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Does more homework yield a smarter kid? In Spain, many have doubts.Some Spaniards have boycotted weekend homework. Many are expressing concerns about the impact of excessive homework 鈥� from aggravating inequalities to stealing away precious family time.
After millions sign petitions, British lawmakers debate Trump's state visitBritish Parliament debated two petitions Monday: one calling to rescind a state visit invitation extended to President Trump, and another urging them to keep the plans. 聽
Bouche 脿 Oreille: Michelin mixup makes modest French caf茅 a starThe cheerful eatery in Bourges shares a name with an upscale Paris restaurant, leading to the confusion. Though both chefs laughed it off, French dining remains a serious matter for many.
Why 160,000 protesters in Barcelona want Spain to welcome more refugeesAt least 160,000 protesters marched from the city center to the Mediterranean coast, demanding the conservative government stop dragging its feet on the issue.聽
First LookCan Tony Blair stop Brexit?Speaking at an Open Britain event on Friday, former prime minister Tony Blair called for pro-EU Britons to 'rise up in defense of what we believe.'聽
Far-right populism marches across Europe 鈥� but not in Iberia. Why not?Right-wing extremist parties have seen increasing support across the continent, from France to Finland. But Spain and Portugal have bucked the trend.
Amid global unrest, Germany rethinks its security 鈥� and its place in the worldThere is a growing acceptance among Germans about increasing spending on defense, greater surveillance, or tougher policing 鈥� and even a confidence about Germany鈥檚 stepping into a leadership role in its own.
First LookWhat crisis? Moscow plays it cool on Flynn鈥檚 firing, missile launch, and campaign allegationsAs allegations fly about improper contact between the Trump team and Russia, Moscow remains carefully neutral. The possibility of improved relations between the two countries may be at stake.
Once in search of life-long jobs, Spaniards begin to catch start-up spiritPublic sector employment has long been the holy grail of Spanish employment, thanks to the stability such jobs offered. But in today's more uncertain, post-crisis atmosphere, entrepreneurs are finding new success.
Despite petition, UK prepares royal welcome for TrumpThe British government has formally rejected a petition calling for President Trump鈥檚 British state visit to be canceled or downgraded in formality.
First LookFed Cup blunder on German national anthem: Why a lyrics mistake means so much'It's 2017 鈥撀爏omething like this simply should not happen in the United States,' player Andrea Petkovic said, after now-banned lyrics associated with the Nazi era were played before her quarterfinal match.
In Berlin, Trump's talk of a Mexico wall stirs unpleasant memoriesThe Berlin Wall set a strong example of how futile such walls ultimately are, especially when faced with strong resistance, says one analyst.
First LookTrump critic Frank-Walter Steinmeier to be Germany's new presidentA special assembly elected the popular politician, who says he rejects those who seek to聽'make politics with fear.'
Greek military defuses unexploded bomb from World War IIAn unexploded bomb dating from World War II discovered under a gas station in Thessaloniki, Greece, prompted the evacuation of 75,000 people.聽
First LookFrom 3,000 to 350: Britain to admit far fewer child migrants than expectedThe British government plans to admit far fewer children than the supporters of a landmark immigration law had hoped. Home Secretary Amber Rudd argued that the rule acted as a draw, encouraging children to make the dangerous journey.
First LookWhy is Paris putting glass walls around its Eiffel Tower?The wall may reflect changes in the fabric of Parisian life following terrorist attacks, as officials beef up security and police powers.
First LookUnder pressure for pro-migrant policies, German government pushes deportationsChancellor Angela Merkel has been criticized at home for her 'open door' policy for refugees. But with elections looming on the horizon, Merkel's administration is announcing plans to step up deportations and clear out a large backlog of asylum cases.
First LookDespite leaders' chiding, Europeans may think Trump is right about immigration, survey saysA recent survey asked Europeans from ten different countries whether they agreed with the statement 'All further migration from mainly Muslim countries should be stopped.'
With court ruling, Kremlin moves to block political biggest threat: NavalnyThe ruling reinstating a guilty verdict for anticorruption blogger Alexei Navalny effectively rules him out of next year's presidential race. But it may help him remain a viable Kremlin opponent.- First LookUK House of Commons speaker 'strongly opposed' to letting Trump address ParliamentJohn Bercow,聽the Speaker of the lower house, said Monday that he opposes US President Trump addressing Parliament during a state visit.
