All Europe
Found sane, Norway killer Breivik gets 21 years in prisonA Norwegian court found Anders Behring Breivik was sane when he killed 77 people last year in a bombing and shooting rampage, and sentenced him to a maximum of 21 years for 'terrorist acts.'
Why there's been so little ado in Britain over naked Prince Harry picsBritish reaction to Prince Harry's Las Vegas photos has been relatively muted, with the media holding back due to ethical concerns and the public enamored of the prince's charm.
Prospect of new wave of austerity looms over BritainNew data show Britain's tax receipts down and government borrowing up in July, prompting criticism that Cameron's Conservative government is doing 'too little, too slowly' to engineer an economic recovery.
Long cherished, the shorter workweek loses ground in EuropeSince the economic crisis hit in Europe, aggregate hours for full-time workers have increased across the European Union, according to a new report.- As grain prices rise, so does Germany's debate over biofuelTwo German cabinet members have squared off on whether biofuel production is contributing to higher food prices. Biodiesel and bioethanol provide about 6 percent of the overall fuel supply.
How Russia transformed Pussy Riot into international cause c茅l猫breFew people took much note of Russia's Pussy Riot punk band before it was put on trial for blasphemy. Now even Putin supporters are sympathizing with the young women.- Pussy Riot sentence: How did it play in Russia?The Pussy Riot punk band's harsh sentence drew swift Western condemnation. More important for Putin will be how it influences the views of Russians, especially the elite.
As London quiets down, British bask in a post-Olympic glowLondon 2012 gave Britain a patriotic boost 鈥� not to mention spectacular results at the medal table. Not everything, though, was as rosy as hoped.
Germany debates plan to pay stay-at-home momsGermany's conservative coalition is pushing to pay moms who stay home to care for children ages 1 to 3. Opposition parties are outraged, calling the plan an antiquated take on family politics.
Ecuador grants asylum to Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaksEcuador grants asylum to Julian Assange, citing human rights concerns, as the UK continues to insist on his extradition to Sweden to face allegations of rape.
Checklist for disaster first-responders: food, blankets 鈥� and wi-fiAn Irish-based aid agency has developed a wi-fi system for use immediately after a natural disaster, when communications can be near-impossible. The US Navy is testing it this week.
Investigation: Norway police could have stopped Breivik soonerNorwegian investigators blamed authorities for 'abrogation of responsibility,' but stopped short of blaming specific individuals.
In London's riot-torn neighborhoods, Olympics buzz feels far awayA year after Britain's worst rioting in decades, scars remain in London's Tottenham district. Many young people in cities say that rioting could break out again as poor conditions persist, says poll.
France dismantles camps, deports GypsiesUnlike former President Sarkozy's virulent anti-immigrant media campaigns, the new Socialist government says it is motivated by health, sanitation, and security.
Was Putin in charge during Georgia war? Medvedev begs to differ.On fourth anniversary of the Georgia war, Russia's President Putin said he was in close contact with then-President Medvedev. He also created a stir by saying Russia had a 'war plan' before the conflict.
Sarkozy ignites furor with push for foreign intervention in SyriaFormer French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who spearheaded air strikes in Libya, wants 'rapid' foreign intervention in Syria. Critics say the two conflicts are not remotely comparable.
Germany debates not an Olympic rower's form, but her choice of boyfriendA national debate exploded after media reports that athlete Nadja Drygalla's boyfriend was linked to the far-right NPD party. Now, her rowing future may be in question.
Madonna, in Moscow, wades into Pussy Riot trial controversyThe Russian Orthodox church, responding angrily to Madonna's sympathy for the embattled Pussy Riot punk rock group, charged that 'this little singer is openly mocking our laws.'
Russians fear Pussy Riot trial is just the startThe women who make up the punk group Pussy Riot are being prosecuted for "religious hatred," which many Russians see as the Kremlin's latest tactic for silencing dissent.
Pussy Riot trial: Putin expresses hope for 'correct decision'Popular sentiment about the trial of Pussy Riot, a band accused of profaning a Russian Orthodox altar, has shifted amid dismay over the women's harsh treatment. Putin has now weighed in.
