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Paralympics set to leave lasting impression on LondonThe Paralympic Games have proved remarkably successful, not just in tickets sold and prominent media coverage, but in making London into a city more accessible to disabled people.
For first interview of new term, Putin puts priority on foreign audiencePutin opined on Obama vs. Romney, crackdowns in Russia, and Pussy Riot in a 40-minute interview given, unusually, to an English-language state channel instead of a bigger outlet.
Europe's bank promises to rescue ailing economies, but with stringsEuropean Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced that the ECB would buy the bonds of ailing eurozone nations. But the plan's success turns on conditions that have yet to be spelled out.
London's Metropolitan University: is higher-ed door too easy to open?London's Metropolitan University is taking legal action after losing its right to admit non-EU students. The case has pitted efforts to tighten immigration against a lucrative international student industry.
Vladimir Putin, leader of birdsRussian President Vladimir Putin led a herd of endangered cranes via hang glider. While such Putin escapades are PR-driven, they do draw attention to needy causes.
With shakeup, British government runs to the rightBritish Conservative leader David Cameron's cabinet changes are not expected to threaten the coalition's stability, but some Liberal Democrats are wary of its policy implications.
Russia turns its gaze eastward with APEC economic summitRussia hopes to transform Vladivostok, the host city for this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, into a gateway for commercial trade with East Asia.
How BMW reinvents the factory for older workersThe German car maker has adapted sections of its factories so it's easier for older employees to do their work.- Cross-border romance: a balm to Europe's national tensions?Europe is seeing a rise in cross-border couples in part thanks to educational exchange programs like Europe's Erasmus, which is 25 years old this summer.聽 Could it help European solidarity too?
Romney's GOP convention remarks rub Russia the wrong wayRomney's chilly comments about Moscow at the Republican convention stirred up Russian media. But foreign policy experts say Romney would handle Russia much as Obama has.
Merkel stands increasingly alone in opposing Greek eurozone exitGermany's Chancellor Merkel is sticking to her position that Greece must stay 鈥� and that its exit could have unforeseen negative consequences. But the ranks of those who disagree are growing.
Contrasting roles for Harry and William in post-Diana royals' brandRecent coverage of the two princes' adventures underscore the differences in how their royal roles have evolved since Princess Diana's death 15 years ago.
China, hard times spur vigorous new push to expand HeathrowBritain's Conservative Party wants to kickstart the economy and provide more routes to China. But Prime Minister Cameron's own coalition partners 鈥� and many environmentalists 鈥� are pushing back.
After Olympic 'warm-up,' Paralympics set to take stage in LondonLondoners are gearing up for what should be a record-breaking Paralympic Games, with sell-out crowds and new highs in both the number of athletes and the number of countries participating.
French push for Syrian provisional government: premature?French President Fran莽ois Hollande called yesterday for the Syrian opposition to form a provisional government. But, critics note, that's easier said than done.
As British press hold back on Harry pics, worries of a media chillScandalous photos of royals were once British tabloids' bread and butter, but only one paper has published the latest Prince Harry photos. Such restraint may hint at a constrained press.
In desecration of crosses, Russia's Orthodox church sees dark warningThe Russian Orthodox Church said an antireligious campaign 鈥� in sympathy with Pussy Riot punk band 鈥� was under way after four large wooden crosses were destroyed over the weekend.
Why The Sun may see Prince Harry photo falloutThe British tabloid The Sun became the country's first newspaper to print nude photos of Prince Harry.
Breivik's acceptance of prison sentence brings relief to NorwayAnders Behring Breivik, who was convicted of twin terror attacks last summer that killed 77 people, announced he would not appeal his sentence of 21 years in prison.
Samaras goes on charm offensive in bid to give Greece more timeGerman Chancellor Merkel remained cool to the Greek prime minister's pleas in Berlin for more time to implement economic reforms. Samaras travels to France Saturday.
