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Europe's female imams challenge Muslim patriarchy 鈥� and fight IslamophobiaThe 'imamas' see their mosques as home for young, liberal Muslims who feel out of place at more conservative mosques with imported imams. And they think they can change the narrative of Islam in Europe.
What is stirring Russia's youth to rally around Alexei Navalny?Tens of thousands of youths have answered the would-be presidential candidate's call to rally against corruption, often resulting in their mass arrests. Their reasoning shows political sophistication 鈥� and not necessarily agreement with Navalny.
First LookPro-Russia rebel leader suggests breakaway region could become 'Little Russia'Alexander Zakharchenko described his plan to create a new state as a 鈥榩eaceful鈥� solution to Ukraine-Russia relations, though the announcement drew swift outcry.
Why 'son et lumiere' shows light up French summer nightsThe genre of son et lumiere, usually involving light shows projected onto architecture accompanied by music, was invented some 65 years ago in France. And it is increasingly complex and popular today.
First LookDuring Trump's Paris visit, Macron positions himself as intermediary between Europe and presidentFrench President Emmanuel Macron invited President Trump and his wife Melania as his guests of honor to Friday's Bastille Day celebration. Though he noted their political divides, Macron made a point to affirm the historical US-France alliance.
Do the US and Russia need clearer rules of engagement?Trump and Putin's recent attempt at rapprochement already appears to be falling apart. And even as relations seethe, Washington and Moscow lack shared understanding of what is permissible in the diplomacy, cyber, and political spheres.
First LookBritish repeal bill severing EU ties faces uphill battleA bill published Thursday would dissolve Britain's ties to the EU if passed. Prime Minister May hopes to find compromise between the parties as legislation moves through Parliament and onto the negotiation table.
In brief visit, Tillerson changes the conversation on UkraineAnalysis: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Ukraine last weekend and signaled clearly that the US is engaging more robustly with the pro-Western Kiev government.
To handle Trump's isolationism, France takes lessons from World War IBefore leading the US into World War I a century ago, President Wilson won reelection on a familiar slogan: 'America First.' That era's American isolationism bears similarities to that of today.
First LookParis 2024 Olympic Games bid lauded by Macron as chance to uphold 鈥榲alues鈥�Having lost bids to host the 1992, 2008, and 2012 Games, Paris is eager to win the honor of hosting the Olympics in 2024. President Macron strongly supports the bid as 鈥榯he best moment to defend鈥� French values, which he describes as 鈥榯hreatened.鈥�
On eve of Trump-Putin meeting, Russia asks: 'Can Trump deal?'The Kremlin sees the G20 meeting as an opportunity to gauge whether Trump 'is able to deliver on anything he talks about' 鈥� a possibility that Russian analysts increasingly doubt.
On world stage, Germany cautiously moves to the center as US eyes the wingsGermany has been reluctant to assert itself globally. But as relations with the US come under strain, Germans increasingly see the necessity of taking a leading international role 鈥� particularly with Angela Merkel as the steady hand.
First LookGermany legalizes same-sex marriageGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel encouraged lawmakers to be guided by their 'conscience' rather than by party affiliation. Although she did not vote in favor of the measure, she opened the way for members of any party to support its passage.
First LookGermany passes censorship law to fight online hate speechAs hate crimes increased by a reported 300 percent in the past two years, German lawmakers passed a law Friday requiring media organizations 鈥� including Facebook, Google, and Twitter 鈥� to remove 'fake news' from their sites.
Europe's Muslims start to grapple with touchy issue: Islamic terrorism as a community problemMuslims reject the idea that Islam is somehow to blame for terrorism by Islamic radicals. But Muslim leaders are beginning to tentatively acknowledge that their communities cannot shrug off all liability.
First LookCardinal leaves Vatican to face sexual abuse charges in AustraliaCardinal Pell is the highest-ranking Vatican official to face charges of sexual assault, adding to the church's long-running sexual abuse scandal and complicating Pope Francis's efforts toward reform amid 'zero tolerance' for sex crimes against children.
First LookGermany considers law to enforce free speech restrictions on social mediaWhile a proposed German law may have noble intentions 鈥� enforcing existing limits on free speech, such as Holocaust denial 鈥� critics object that it would pressure online giants such as Facebook and Twitter to delete questionable content before it鈥檚 deemed illegal.
First LookSerbia looks toward modernization with its likely first female prime ministerAna Brnabic wants to 'move boundaries' as future prime minister of Serbia if confirmed this week, which could include bringing the nation out from the shadow of Russia's influence.聽
First LookWould France's counter-terrorism bill violate public freedoms or protect its citizens?In an attempt to end the nation's state of emergency in effect since the 2015 terror attack, a proposed bill wants to expand police power. But Human Rights Watch says the law will lead to anti-Muslim rhetoric and fan societal prejudices.
First LookCan a divided Cyprus finally be unified? Peace summit begins this weekPeace talks will commence Wednesday in Switzerland to discuss the reunification of ethnically-divided Cyprus, and to hash out the related security oversight and territorial disputes, among other issues.