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- Vladimir Putin 101: A quiz about Russia's president
Vladimir Putin is back in charge of Russia, taking up the office of president for the third time in 12 years. How well do you know Russia's top political figure? Take our quiz and find out!
Hollande, the man 'no one saw coming,' prepares to lead FranceOnce characterized as unassuming and almost banal, France's president-elect, Fran莽ois聽Hollande, is now being tagged as 'savvy' and 'steely.'
Germany frets, markets falter over French and Greek election resultsIn Germany, the results of yesterday's elections are seen as a refusal to follow the austerity plan hammered out by European leaders in long, painful negotiations.
Putin steps up to run a vastly changed RussiaThe powerful protests before and during Vladimir Putin's inauguration today聽signal the fraying image of a Russia united behind its leader.
French president-elect Hollande promises 'kinder, gentler austerity'As leader of Europe's No. 2 economy, French President-elect Fran莽ois Hollande has the power to challenge German Chancellor Angela Merkel's austerity doctrine.聽
Hollande wins French presidency, signals revisit of austeritySocialist candidate Fran莽ois Hollande defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy for the French presidency in a vote that could reposition how the country responds to the eurozone crisis.
On eve of Putin's inauguration, protest and reaction bigger than expectedRussian police cracked down with tear gas and hundreds of arrests after anti-Putin protesters in Moscow tried to cross a barricaded bridge.
Cover StoryPutin inauguration: World view of a Russian feeling dissedAs the second presidential inauguration of Vladimir Putin approaches, a former correspondent who once worked for him looks at the world view of the Russian iron man. His theory: The president is feeling dissed by the West and believes it conspires to "destroy" Russia.
Greece heads to the polls 鈥� and the political fringesToday's national elections in Greece could see the end to a two-party monopoly over politics as discontent over the economic crisis generates interest in smaller parties.
France worries that unsavory presidential campaign has divided countryNicolas Sarkozy's decision to play to the far right for votes in the presidential election has changed the French political landscape in a way many consider damaging.
Netherlands bans tourists from buying marijuana. Yes, in Amsterdam, too.The Netherlands has banned non-residents from buying marijuana in the country. Neighboring governments are pleased, but the country's coffee shop owners and opposition party are not.
French candidate Hollande's projected win could change eurozone's courseFrench presidential frontrunner Francois Hollande, of the Socialist Party, could prompt major changes to the German-led austerity model, which much of Europe is already rising up against.
Russia threatens to take aim at NATO's missile defense shieldAt a conference in Moscow convened to discuss the NATO missile defense shield, a fierce point of contention between the US and Russia, efforts to find a compromise reached a dead end.
Europe calls Euro 2012 penalty on Ukraine for treatment of TymoshenkoWith Ukraine and Poland preparing to host the Euro 2012 soccer championship, Europe sees it as an opportune time to pressure Ukraine over its treatment of opposition figure聽Yulia Tymoshenko.
Missiles on my roof? Londoners push back on Olympics securityThe defense ministry has begun putting anti-aircraft missiles on rooftops in a few parts of London ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.
French debate captivates 18 million, boosts HollandeIn last night's presidential debate, challenger Francois Hollande matched President Nicolas Sarkozy point for point, occasionally putting the famed debater on the defensive.- Russian media: True, we're 'not free' - but we're not Zimbabwe.Russian media experts and journalists say Freedom House's annual press freedom survey doesn't acknowledge the rise of independent media outlets and social media, which are broadening the landscape.
One hot French presidential debate: genial tortoise vs. mud-slinging hareThree-quarters of France is expected to tune in tonight to the sole debate between Fran莽ois Holland and President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in danger of becoming the first incumbent to lose since 1981.
FocusIn France's suburban ghettos, a struggle to be heard amid election noiseIn the suburban ghettos ringing France's cities, marginalized minority residents, particularly youth, struggle to access opportunity in a society that seems off-limits.- Greek 'island of the blind'? More like 'island of welfare cheats'On a Greek island, at least 600 are suspected of falsely claiming to be blind to get disability money. It's part of the rampant fraud that prompted Athens to halt payments to 200,000 last week.
