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As Britain plans its exit from EU, Ireland proves a sticking pointMost of the talk in Britain amid the Brexit debate has been about how the fate of the Irish border will affect the United Kingdom. But no less important is the way in which Brexit could change the island of Ireland.
As politics around the world pull apart, can the center rally?Amid the polarization of the world today, some are increasingly calling for a return to the moderate middle. But centrism鈥檚 definition, popularity, and聽practicality all depend on where you are standing.
Can you pay an 18-year-old to be 鈥榗ultured鈥�? France gives it a try.It鈥檚 a centuries-old idea, that in France the government has a key role in promoting culture. President Macron鈥檚 attempt to make art more accessible means meeting young people where they鈥檙e at 鈥� on their mobile phones.
First LookItaly's Mormons get their first temple in Catholic RomeItalian Mormons will no longer have to trek to Switzerland after Italy鈥檚 first Mormon temple opens this month. The new house of worship in the heart of 海角大神ity is a comforting sign of acceptance for the country's 25,000 Mormons.听
First LookInspired by #MeToo, Serbian woman speaks out against harassmentAfter her boss sexually harassed her for two years, Marija Lukic publicly accused him and has since become a rallying symbol for women across Serbia. It is another example of the #MeToo movement going global, this time in a country that hadn't criminalized sexual harassment until 2017.
First LookMacron calls on voters to support pro-EU candidates in May electionsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is pulling hard for a strong European Union. In a column published Tuesday, he outlines his vision for "European renewal" based on freedom, protection, and progress, while bashing nationalist parties that "offer nothing."
In Russia, getting arrested isn鈥檛 personal. It鈥檚 just business.The vicious nature of Russia鈥檚 business world is usually hidden. But the arrest of a US investment firm founder has drawn back the curtain on how cutthroat and corrupt the Russian business environment can be.
First LookFar-right election gains complicate Estonia coalition talksA surge of support for an anti-immigrant and nationalist party in Estonia's general election will likely upend the typical governing coalition, continuing the trend of far-right parties gaining popularity and power in countries across Europe.
The ExplainerWhy protests are roiling Serbia anew, 20 years after Milo拧evi膰In the ex-Yugoslav state, threats mount to press freedom and political dissent. The ongoing 鈥�1 of 5 million鈥� protests nationwide signal to the government that Serbs have had enough.听
First LookBrexit uncertainty pushes 'preppers' to stockpile seeds, goodsBritain is scheduled to leave the EU in less than a month, but its departure terms are still unknown, turning easygoing Brits into 鈥減reppers鈥� who are stockpiling vegetable seeds and other goods in anticipation of potential trade disruptions.
Specter of new arms race has Russia recalling Soviets鈥� fateWith new weapons development and the end of the INF treaty, a new nuclear arms race seems all too possible to Russians. Lessons from the last one, which ended in the USSR鈥檚 collapse, may prove critical.
Reading, writing, and鈥ousseau? Why Philosophy 101 starts young in FranceThe idea that philosophy is a suitable subject for children is a hard sell. But in France, where educators recognize the value of helping children understand a complex world, the practice is catching on.听
First LookBritish PM says Parliament will get to decide between no deal and delayWith barely a month to go before Britain is due to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May told lawmakers that if her deal with the EU is defeated,聽they will then be able to vote on whether to leave the bloc without an agreement.
Back out in the open, Europe鈥檚 anti-Semitism kindles new responsePublic figures harassed and cemeteries defaced in France. MPs in Britain abandoning a party they say is ignoring hatred against Jews. Old libels given new life by the far right. Why is anti-Semitism growing bolder?
When Putin goes, will Putinism persist? Russians debate.When聽the Kremlin鈥檚 ex-chief ideologist speaks, people listen. Last week, he said that the聽governmental structure that Putin built would outlive the man who built it. Now Russians are arguing over what 鈥淧utinism鈥� is.
First LookThousands flood streets in France to decry recent anti-Semitic actsAfter a recent slew of anti-Semitic attacks, thousands of people across France rallied against the bigotry. France is home to the world's third-largest Jewish population, but anti-Semitic hate crimes have increased in recent years.
First LookPutin: US missiles in Europe will be met with 'equivalent weapons'Speaking at his state-of-the-nation address, Russian President Vladimir Putin rebuked the United States for its plans to place new missiles in Europe. He suggested Moscow would retaliate, adding new pressures to already tense relations between the US and Russia.
Cover StoryPeaceful revolutionary: Can Armenia鈥檚 prisoner-turned-prime minister govern?The journalist, revolutionary, and opposition leader became prime minister last May. Now he faces his hardest task yet: governing.
First LookAfter failed budget, Spain calls early electionAfter Spain's聽minority Socialist government was defeated in a budget vote in Parliament, Prime Minister聽Pedro Sanchez called an early election for Apr. 28. In the country's fragmented political environment, forming a new government will be challenging for any party.
First LookItaly's leaders spar over high-speed rail projectThe future of Italy鈥檚 coalition government rests upon the completion of a high-speed rail tunnel to France, as the two factions use the project to determine the country's governing ethos: populism or pro-business?
