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Protest leaders weigh new tactics as anti-Putin rallies shrinkThousands of Moscow residents rallied Saturday against Vladimir Putin. But crowds were smaller, and protest leaders say they need fresh ideas to counter disillusionment and divisions.聽- Garz贸n's quest for justice crosses a red line in SpainJudge Baltasar Garz贸n raised hackles in Spain when he began investigating civil war and Franco-era crimes, ignoring an amnesty law. The effort has effectively ended his career 鈥� but started a long-stifled conversation.聽
Spain leads Europe's rebellion against German austerityPrime Minister Mario Rajoy told EU officials that Spain would not meet its deficit target for 2012. Other countries, struggling to avoid further recession, may follow suit.聽
Biggest debt restructuring in history buys Greece only 'a bit of time'Private investors agreed to write off 85.8 percent of Greece's private debt, but analysts warn that if Greece doesn't address underlying problems, the deal will not fix things for long.
Greece to investors: take a haircut so we can get our bailoutFor Greece to receive its second international bailout, private lenders need to agree to a substantial debt write-off. The deadline for an agreement is tonight.
'An insult': Russian election observers reject Putin's winRussia's League of Voters, organized in the wake of December's fraud-marred parliamentary election, called the March 4 presidential election 'an insult to civil society.'
No prison: Norway indicts 'insane' Breivik for terror, murderProsecutors will seek compulsory mental care, not imprisonment, for Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian gunman responsible for last year's twin terror attacks.
In powerhouse Germany, salaries for women lag behindAccording to an OECD report published this week, women working full-time in Germany make 21.6 percent less than men and hold substantially fewer top business positions.聽
Who's not congratulating Putin: Russia's middle classBut underscoring a split in Russian society, thousands also came out for a pro-Putin concert.
Putin wins. Will Russians buy in?Questions of legitimacy are dogging Putin's overwhelming presidential win Sunday. Opposition leaders say they plan weeks of protest to force changes in Russia's 'managed' democracy.
Exit polls: Putin will return to presidency in RussiaExit polls forecast Vladimir Putin to win another term as president of Russia, while his opponents plan to take to the streets this week and beyond.
Election complaints could be early challenge for Vladimir PutinRussia's presidential elections are expected to return Vladimir Putin to the presidency, but reports of election violations and frustration with 'managed democracy' will be challenges for him ahead.
Vatican Secret Archives: 6 of the most intriguing documents in church history One hundred documents held in the Vatican鈥檚 Secret Archives are now on display in Rome for the first time. Read our list here of six standouts.
EU pushes bigger bailout fund and Germany pushes backMany European leaders and financial institutions are pushing for a larger permanent EU bailout fund, saying it would send an important signal. Germany, its main funder, says such talk is premature.
For Vladimir Putin, winning Russia's presidency may be the easy partThe Russian election has been engineered for a Vladimir Putin victory. His true challenge will come afterward, when he has to rule a country increasingly dissatisfied with his rule.
EU to Ireland: your referendum won't stop EU financial treatyGermany is angry that Ireland plans to hold a referendum on a treaty that will impose strict budget controls on EU members.聽Ireland has twice rejected EU treaties 鈥� but this time, it alone cannot scupper the deal.
In a tight French election, Sarkozy is suddenly everywhereAhead of April polls, It's all Sarkozy all the time as the embattled president uses his Elys茅e Palace pulpit to salute national triumph at the Oscars and exhibit authority on weightier matters of office.
For Serbia, membership in troubled EU still a prizeThe European Union will make Serbia an official candidate for EU membership this week. It's a positive development for a country that wants to show it's in line with democratic ideals.聽
Ireland may get concessions in exchange for 'yes' on EU fiscal treatyIreland's approval of the EU fiscal treaty passed in January is dependent on a public referendum, the attorney general said today. Ireland might demand concessions in exchange for approval.聽
After eviction, what next for Occupy London?Occupy London protesters who have camped outside St. Paul's Cathedral say there's more work to be done, but some observers say the protesters' tactics have outlived their usefulness.聽
