All Europe
Did James Murdoch jump from BskyB before he was pushed?James Murdoch, son of billionaire Rupert Murdoch, stepped down as chairman of News Corps BskyB satellite broadcaster, as two investigations into the family business near their conclusion.
Workers say zealous eurozone reformers are eroding their sacred rightsUnion powers and workers' protections have been severely curtailed to make Europe's struggling economies more competitive. Some say the cuts have gone further than necessary.
Skyscraper fire reignites controversy over Moscow's building boomA major blaze broke out Monday at a Moscow skyscraper under construction. Critics are raising questions about a culture of lax regulation as Moscow pursues a rapid makeover.
Hungarian president steps down, robbing hard-line government of rubber stampAmid accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation, Hungarian President Schmitt announced his resignation today.- 'Tea Party socialists?' Why the left is leading a tax revolt in Ireland.As the deadline passed midnight Sunday for payment of a new government fee, only聽49 percent of households had signed up to pay amid frustration with the government's austerity agenda.聽
- Do jobs trump environment? Bucolic Swedish town faces uranium dilemma.The Swedish town of Oviken, whose pristine natural surroundings have made it popular with tourists, has the blessing 鈥� and burden 鈥� of uranium deposits below its soil.
France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
Putin ally seeking top economic post is accused of massive corruptionRussia's top anti-corruption blogger has singled out Kremlin official Igor Shuvalov as an example of official corruption that has jumped sharply in the past four years.
Spain leader vows hard line as hundreds of thousands protest austerityFed-up Spaniards took to the streets in a national strike Thursday, as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy struggled against waning political support for his unpopular economic policies.聽
Ethnic violence belies Balkans peacePeace agreements brought the last Balkan conflict to an end more than two decades ago, but they didn't resolve ethnic tensions, which are rising to the surface again.
EU leaders agree on need for more money - just not how muchSome European leaders want to give the permanent bailout fund as much money as possible, but others say that will do nothing to deter a repeat of the current debt crisis.聽
Libya to Europe: Remember us?Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril traveled to Brussels to warn European leaders about the dangers of abandoning their work in Libya before the country is stabilized.聽
Algeria: France's Toulouse gunman is not oursFrench media have repeatedly pointed out Mohammed Merah's Algerian roots, but their Algerian counterparts note that he was born and raised in France.聽
Russia to Romney: How could we be your No. 1 enemy?Mitt Romney's comment has astounded Russians, who acknowledge mixed relations with the US but point to Russia's integration with the international community as proof that they are not foe No. 1.
Sarkozy shines after France attacks, but voters appear unswayedPresident Sarkozy got credit for deft handling of the deadly attacks on a Jewish school and French soldiers. But polls indicate the public has other concerns ahead of April elections.
Toulouse gunman puts spotlight on France's growing illegal gun tradeFrance's strict gun laws sharply limit legal ownership. But illegal trafficking is on the rise 鈥� at prices that people like Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah can afford.聽
French gunman the latest of Europe's troubling 'lone wolves'President Sarkozy said the Toulouse gunman聽Mohamed Merah acted on his own, highlighting Europe's struggle to curb the radicalization of Muslim youths.
Obama asks Russia to cut him slack until reelectionOn the sidelines of a nuclear security summit today, President Barack Obama asked outgoing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to delay any major moves until after November.
French Muslims hold breath as France takes stockFrance's presidential campaign had already tilted anti-foreign, anti-Islam. Muslims worry about what will follow revelation that a Muslim was responsible for Jewish school shootings.
Britain's 'millionaire' budget eases taxes on the richBritain released its annual budget yesterday, which includes a tax cut for the country's biggest earners 鈥� but also eliminates taxes for Britain's lowest earners.聽
