All Europe
As Sarkozy seeks new term, French are wary of 'Merkozy'An embattled French President Nicolas Sarkozy is touting his strong ties with powerful German chancellor Angela Merkel as he prepares to announce his bid for a second term today.聽
Murdoch media crisis deepens with five new arrestsRupert Murdoch, the media mogul who made and broke British prime ministers, now appears powerless to thwart investigations into alleged misdeeds by his empire.
More than 30,000 Germans turn out against anti-piracy treaty ACTAACTA, a controversial international anti-piracy agreement that has riled up Europe, brought out huge crowds in Germany and split top government officials.聽
Russian opposition to intervention in Syria shows no sign of abatingRussian opposition is not just about its interests in Syria 鈥� increasingly it is based on skepticism about Western democracy promotion in the Middle East.聽
Despite riots, Greece pushes ahead with austerityThe Greek Parliament voted last night to slash the minimum wage and public sector jobs in exchange for a bailout, despite public fury that led to Molotov cocktails and tear gas.聽
Rioting, fires break out in Athens amid protests against Greek austerityRioting broke out in Athens, with fires engulfing multiple buildings, as Greek citizens protested against a government plan to slash wages and eliminate government jobs in exchange for an international bailout.
Europe's Internet revolt: protesters see threats in antipiracy treatyAnger over proposed antipiracy treaty ACTA was expected to bring thousands to Europe's streets today. Supporters say it will better protect intellectual labor, while opponents see free speech threats.聽
A model to save newspapers: Where paywalls actually workMedia paywalls are proving difficult to implement around the world. Here are two places they are working.聽
The Greek debt conundrum, explainedThe Greek parliament will vote on further austerity measures Sunday 鈥� the latest effort to alleviate a crisis that has careened between an EU bent on austerity and a resistant Greek public.
In Ireland, EU treaty on debt remains in doubtIf Ireland rejects a recent EU treaty in a national referendum, it could undermine the fiscal compact Europe is hoping will bring the debt crisis under control.聽
Gorbachev talks! (And Putin won't like what he's saying.)Mikhail Gorbachev, a man who knows something about losing control of Russia, met with students today and warned of swelling protests against Vladimir Putin if he retakes the presidency.
Who is Spain's Judge Baltasar Garz贸n? Five key questions answered. Spanish Judge Baltasar Garz贸n was found guilty today on charges of illegal wiretapping and abuse of power. Garz贸n is known as a 鈥渟uper judge鈥� because of the high profile human rights cases he has overseen internationally.
Greece secures last-minute bailout deal, but it will hurtGreece has agreed to implement painful austerity measures 鈥� including a 22 percent cut in the minimum wage 鈥� in order to receive the money it needs to pay off debt due in March.
Russia says it offers alternative path to peace in SyriaRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov said he convinced Assad to make concessions, but Russian experts say his visit to Damascus was more about saving face for Russia than ending the violence.
The Merkel-Sarkozy 'odd couple' becomes a campaign duoGerman Chancellor Merkel is campaigning for French President Nicolas Sarkozy, overcoming a history of differences across the Rhine, including two world wars.聽
Tour de France champ Alberto Contador vows to challenge doping verdictThe controversial conviction of Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, together with the US decision to drop a Lance Armstrong investigation, highlights the political and legal challenges of cleaning up sport.
Charles Dickens: 'Can I have some more?' still resonatesOn the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birthday, readers can still relate to many of the themes in his work, including the hunger that Oliver Twist sought to sate.
Now Romania: Another European government falls amidst eurocrisisRomania's government collapsed today 鈥� the latest European government to give way amid popular resentment toward austerity measures.
Russia: Why the fury over UN veto on Syria?Responding to global criticism of Russia's UN veto, Russia's foreign minister said the聽vote was 'hasty.' He聽will travel to Damascus Tuesday to meet President Assad.聽
Norwegian terror suspect Breivik tells court today he deserves a medalIn his court appearance today, Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik pleaded not guilty, saying the July 2011 bomb blast and shooting spree were 'self defense' of his culture.聽
