All Europe
First LookMerkel continues attempt to form three-way coalitionIn order to maintain power, German Chancellor Angela Merkel aims to form a three-way coalition between the Free Democrats, the Greens, and her own 海角大神 Democrats. Failure to clinch a deal could lead to new elections and another opportunity for the political far-right.
First LookLebanon's Hariri expected in France to end speculations he is being held against his willFrench President Emmanuel Macron extended an invitation to the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in efforts to end tensions with Saudi Arabia and begin the resolution process.聽
As ban on 'Il Duce' trinkets looms, Mussolini's hometown eyes educational futureItaly is poised to ban sales of memorabilia featuring Benito Mussolini, which will affect shops in Predappio, a place of pilgrimage for neo-Fascists. But聽Predappio's mayor hopes to turn the town into a center for understanding what Fascism wrought in Italy.
First LookSpanish authorities claim Russian interference in Catalonia voteFollowing an investigation into the Oct. 1 referendum, Spanish authorities announced speculations that Russia spread pro-independence propaganda across social media in an effort to destabilize Spain.聽
Paid leave to care for pets? For more Italians, the answer is 's矛!'A university employee in Rome was granted a paid sick day by her employer to care for her English Setter earlier this fall 鈥� showing how pets are increasingly seen as members of society.
First LookEU coordinates defense operations with joint defense pactThe newly signed pact on permanent structured cooperation, or PESCO, will allow 23 countries within the EU to collaborate on military operations and defense spending.
First LookCould other nations follow France's example and export their culture as a brand?The Louvre Abu Dhabi is the most recent example of France selling its food, luxury fashion, and fine art as a recognizable聽lifestyle abroad.聽
First LookSpanish judge frees Catalan parliament's speaker on bailSupreme Court's decision will see聽Carme Forcadell聽Alcala Meco prison outside Madrid pending her payment of 150,000 euros bail. Four other Catalan lawmakers were also freed on 25,000 euro bail, while a fifth was released without bail.聽
As Weinstein aftershocks hit Westminster, a watershed for British politics?Women across Britain's political spectrum began speaking out about harassment by their male peers. Now, after a key minister's resignation and multiple MPs facing accusations, they are looking to change the culture of British politics.
First LookEuropean Union ramps up pressure Britain for real progress in Brexit talksEU ramps up pressure on Britain calling for substantial progress in talks on Britain's exit from the union if it wants negotiations to move onto future trade relations next month.聽
First LookIn less than a decade, Poland's massive far-right march has gone globalThe rally, which has drawn tens of thousands from across Europe in recent years, is scheduled for Nov. 11 鈥� Polish Independence Day. Expert says it may be the world's largest gathering of far-right extremists.
With Louvre Abu Dhabi, France displays new vision for global influenceThe grand opening of the French-branded museum in the midst of the Arab world allows France to retain a presence internationally through cultural means, even as its political and military influence ebbs.
Why Trump's efforts on North Korea aren't apt to win over PutinRussia and the US both want to see North Korea's nuclear ambitions constrained, but the Kremlin views Trump's hard line on Pyongyang as fruitless. And it is skeptical about Trump's recent, more diplomatic overtures.
First LookIn Germany, intersex is now an option on official recordsA German court ruled that there should now be a third option on birth certificates and official records for those who do not identify with either sex. The new category, inter/diverse, was created to help protect the聽personal rights and sexual identity of all citizens.聽
First LookTwenty EU countries to combine forces with new joint defense pactIn a post-Brexit European Union, EU countries commit to strengthening security by improving joint operations via a new defense pact agreement.
First LookFormer Catalan leader fights extradition, encourages European leaders to speak outCarles Puigdemont, ex-leader of Catalonia, urges European politicians to support secessionist leaders as these leaders are jailed by Spanish officials for allegedly acting on a plan to secede from the country.
First LookEU considers blacklisting 'Paradise Papers' tax havensThe European Union debates creating a blacklist of countries that do not cooperate on taxes. France urges the EU to consider cutting international funding of states that serve as tax havens.
First LookBelgian judge grants conditional freedom to Catalan FiveA Belgian judge ruled that the five central leaders including Catalonian president Carles Puigdemont who fled to Belgium before surrendering themselves to authorities have been granted conditional freedom pending their participation in the upcoming court proceedings.聽
Cover StoryOne family鈥檚 divergent views of the Bolshevik revolution tell a tale of Russia鈥檚 complicated past 鈥� and presentAs the world prepares to mark that seminal moment of the 20th century,聽perspectives on the consequences and costs to Russia of that earthshaking event are deeply complicated.聽Such splits are everywhere 鈥� in opinion polls, at family dinner tables, in the commentary of guides at history exhibits in the capital.
In Italy, migrant welcome coolsIn Italy, a country traditionally tolerant of immigrants, the public mood has shifted against them. That has prompted the government to take a harder line in a bid to stem the rise of right wing, anti-Muslim parties ahead of national elections.
