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First LookUkraine comedian leads presidential election, primed for runoffPolitical newcomer Volodymyr Zelenskiy, known for his role in a TV sitcom, pulled ahead of 38 rivals in the presidential election's first round, according to early results. Sunday's voting seemed to reflect Ukrainians' desire for new blood in a political system mired in corruption.
From living on the street, to getting paid to tell its talesAs Ireland copes with an increasing rate of homelessness, a tour company is employing those affected by it, creating jobs and giving visitors a unique view of Dublin.
First LookUK Parliament rejects government's Brexit deal for third timeThe EU said the latest rejection of the divorce terms made no-deal Brexit "a likely scenario," as Britain has two weeks left to scramble for a consensus.听Lawmakers who favor a "soft Brexit" plan to hold votes Monday in an attempt to find a plan with majority support.
In Ukraine鈥檚 presidential election, one big issue: corruptionUkraine鈥檚 next president will face many issues, but perhaps the largest problem he or she will have to solve is the country鈥檚 endemic corruption.
Ukraine votes: The incumbent, the populist, or the comedian?Ukraine goes to the polls on Sunday to vote in the first round of its presidential election, but the field of 39 candidates remains wide open.
Battle of Britain鈥檚 history: How the myth of WWII shaped BrexitBrexit supporters use a lot of rhetoric that invokes World War II. But the 鈥淏litz spirit鈥� they cite offers a narrow view of history.
First LookUK lawmakers wrest control of Brexit agenda from governmentTuesday's vote gives Parliament the ability to vote on alternatives to Prime Minister Theresa May's deal to leave the EU. It may help break the deadlock created by what a Conservative legislator has called "the Death Star of politics."
First LookStruggling to advance, Ukrainian workers leave for PolandYears of corruption and war have driven聽millions of Ukrainians out of their country in search of better opportunities. Many are heading to nearby Poland for its booming job market and stable government, filling a worker void created by Poles who left for Western Europe.
Christchurch brings global white supremacist threat into sharp reliefWhite supremacist terrorism is on the rise around the world. The attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, has brought new awareness of the long-underestimated threat.
First LookChina's 'Belt and Road' initiative arrives in Europe through ItalyPresident Xi Jinping is visiting Italy with the intent of having the country sign onto China's initiative to improve infrastructure and better its connections with the rest of the world. Italy's U.S. and European allies worry this is another sign of China's growing reach and influence.
Le mot juste: To make women feel welcome at work, France tries ... semanticsHow important is it that a job title reflect your gender? In France, an official change to add feminine titles has people debating whether the change increases equality or lessens it.听
鈥楩ake news鈥� in Russia: State censorship elicits an outcry鈥楩ake news鈥� in Russia: Protests against new state censorship moves, signed by Putin, invoke universal principles.
For Italy鈥檚 homeless, salvation in selling newspapersA recession and punitive populist policies are exacerbating聽homelessness in聽Italy. One publication is offering purpose and income by putting homeless people to work as newspaper vendors.听聽
First LookEU to May: no extension without an approved dealBrexit looms, but a deal remains elusive. Prime Minister Theresa May appealed to the EU to extend the March 29 deadline to June 30. Critics say a delay of just a few months could leave the country once again facing a chaotic "no-deal" Brexit.
After Christchurch, Muslims ask: Are we safe in the West?The聽Christchurch attack has shaken Muslims around the world. It was preceded by increasingly Islamophobic rhetoric and hate crimes.
First LookUK scrambles to break 'political paralysis' over BrexitAfter two failed attempts by Prime Minister Theresa May to get Parliament to vote on her proposed exit from the European Union, the speaker of the House of Commons is now requesting something "fundamentally different," and more time to make a deal.听
Lonely life in the middle for Britain鈥檚 newest political movementBritain鈥檚 breakaway 鈥淚ndependent Group鈥� has been earning an outsized share of polls. But even so, it faces a battle to become a player in Parliament.
First LookManhunt underway as Utrecht tram shooting leaves three deadThe city's mayor said a "terror motive" was the most likely theory. Reacting to the shooting,聽Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said,聽"If it is a terror attack then we have only one answer: our nation, democracy must be stronger than fanaticism and violence."
To make Russia great again, Putin is building roads and bridgesWhy does Vladimir Putin remain so popular among Russians? One key reason: He is overseeing the construction of a better Russia in the form of new roads, rails, bridges, and other聽much-needed infrastructure.
May鈥檚 Brexit plan rejected again. Is UK running out of options?The deadline for Brexit is not even three weeks away, and Britain still hasn鈥檛 agreed on what comes next. With time dwindling away, the path forward for Theresa May鈥檚 government and Parliament is narrow.
