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FocusItaly sees major drop in migrant crossings from Libya to Europe. But is the cost too high?The number of migrant arrivals in August was down more than 80 percent from last year, thanks to Rome's partnership with Libyan authorities. But those sent back to Libya face torture and rape in the detention centers where they are held.
First LookGermany's Merkel wants to roll up the EU welcome mat for TurkeyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her opposition for Turkey's accession talks, citing President Erdogan's recent crackdown and Turkey's shift away from the EU in recent months. But not all EU leaders agree.聽
In anti-establishment era, German youth opt for status quo: Angela MerkelUpstart parties across Europe have been buoyed by the young's dissatisfaction with mainstream politics and parties. Except, that is, in Germany, where Chancellor Merkel looks set for a fourth term, thanks in part to youth support.
In capitalist Russia, a socialist garden flourishesWhile its peers were snapped up by land developers and agricultural giants in the post-Soviet era, the Lenin Sovkhoz collective farm used capitalist means to create a socialist success story.
First LookHungary requests EU funding for border fenceHungarian聽Prime Minister Viktor Orban became the latest world leader to request outside financing for anti-migrant infrastructure.
Spain's booming tourism industry boosts GDP, jobs 鈥� and resentmentAs Spain has enjoyed record tourism this year, so too has it seen a surge in anti-tourism sentiment, marked by protests, graffiti, and vandalism.
Corbyn, leader of the Queen's loyal opposition, putters about in the gardenIn a nation of gardeners, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn鈥檚 pastime is run-of-the-mill. But keeping up a small plot within a London community garden fits his popular image as a modest, unmanicured politician.
First LookGerman Vote-O-Meter matches voters and candidates on policyThe creators of "Wahl-O-Mat," a German website聽that helps undecided voters choose their ideal candidate, hope their tool will increase voter engagement in the upcoming federal election.
How Poland is testing the limits of the EU 'experiment'Poland's聽ultraconservative government is pushing to expand its influence over everything from the judiciary to civil society 鈥� violating the EU's core democratic ethos.
Difference MakerA one-man 911 for immigrants crossing the MediterraneanCountless times, the Rev. Mussie Zerai has relayed calls from refugees in distress to the Italian Coast Guard. But as the public mood in Italy turns against migrants from Africa and the Mideast, he finds himself under investigation for people trafficking.
First LookIrish border issues can be settled before next phase of Brexit talks, says Ireland's foreign ministerThe conundrum of the currently invisible border between EU member state Ireland and Britain's province of Northern Ireland is a matter fraught with economic consequences and politically complexities.
Collateral damage from Barcelona attack: Relations between Catalonia and MadridRather than bringing unity against a common foe, the attacks in Catalonia that left 15 people dead appear to have hardened divisions between Catalans seeking independence for their region and Spaniards looking to prevent that from happening.
As Trump doubles down on Afghanistan, Russians shake their headsThe US president's decision to extend the war, reversing his campaign pledges to withdraw from it, stand in sharp contrast to the lessons that Mikhail Gorbachev and the USSR took from the conflict almost 30 years ago.
As Venezuela melts down, uncomfortable introspection for Europe's leftistsLeftists like British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have long had warm words for Venezuela's聽chavistas. But as famine has racked the country and President Nichol谩s Maduro has turned dictatorial, those words are coming back to bite them.
Refugee exodus from Venezuela washes up on Spanish shoresNearly 4,000 Venezuelans petitioned Spain for asylum last year, surpassing Ukrainians and Syrians. But in the absence of war in Venezuela, most of those applications will likely be rejected.
First LookFour suspects in Barcelona attacks face courtFour men in a terror cell linked to Thursday's fatal van attacks in Barcelona appeared in court on Tuesday. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
First LookSpanish authorities hunting one man in Barcelona vehicle attacks22-year-old Younes Aboyaaquob has been linked to the fatal vehicle attack in Barcelona. Authorities have pieced together a narrative detailing Aboyaaquob's actions after the incident. 聽
Grenfell fire casts harsh light on London's dwindling low-income housingThe tragedy at Grenfell has shone a spotlight on London's housing policy and raised questions over who benefits from the city鈥檚 real-estate boom 鈥撀燼nd who falls through the cracks.
First LookSpanish police thwart second vehicle attack south of BarcelonaFive would-be attackers are shot dead after attempting to drive through tourists in the seaside town of聽Cambrils hours after a van killed 13 people in Barcelona. Spanish police are on the hunt for the driver of the vehicle, who remains at large.
Driven from US shores, neo-Nazi website finds no haven in Russia eitherKremlin watchdog聽Roskomnadzors' decision to shut down The Daily Stormer hate site underscores the very one-sided nature of the 'alt-right's' love affair with Russia.