All Europe
First LookSwedish prosecutor questions Julian Assange at Ecuador's London embassyJulian Assange faced questioning by Ecuadorean and Swedish prosecutors regarding a聽sexual assault allegedly committed by the WikiLeaks founder six years ago.
Bataclan, a year later: Parisians struggle with memories of attacksThe Monitor's Paris bureau chief revisited a bistro just across the street from one of the attack sites, finding a lingering sense of disbelief and disquiet.
One year after Paris attacks, how France is commemorating its '9/11'The Bataclan venue where attackers killed 90 people last November is reopening on Saturday night. But for many in France, the anxiety and societal fissures will take longer to heal.聽
The ExplainerThe Trump presidency: How will it affect ties to Putin's Russia?US-Russian relations have been in decline, and Moscow was wary of a Clinton presidency. While Trump has spoken of improving ties, his lack of diplomatic experience may be an issue.
First LookRussian leaders had 'contacts' with Trump campaign, minister tells pressRussia's deputy foreign minister made the shocking statement Thursday in an interview with an independent Russian news agency.
Apprentice: Warlord Edition? Chechen strongman takes reality TV turnOn the show, 16 candidates from across Russia compete for a spot on the staff of Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechnya's flamboyant but iron-fisted leader.
In all-night party in Paris, signs of globe's anxious wait for US vote resultAt a town hall event, people debate democracy and watch newscasts as well as US political movies. Outside,聽hundreds wait patiently in the rain to join in, contradicting YouGov data that suggested low French interest in the vote.聽
Hungary鈥檚 parliament rejects migrant block 鈥� but is it a win for refugees?Anti-migrant sentiment in Hungary persists, but analysts say the country is split on how to remedy these feelings.聽
First LookSwedish prosecutors say Julian Assange questioning set for Nov. 14Swedish prosecutors have confirmed that they will interview WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the Ecuadorean embassy about a 2010 rape allegation.聽
First LookWere Russian nationalists behind a coup attempt in Montenegro?Montenegro's chief special prosecutor said Sunday that聽Russian nationalists were behind a coup attempt and a plot to kill the country's prime minister because of his government鈥檚 bid to join NATO.
FocusAs demand for secularism grows in France, believers push back at workFrance has been stepping up its enforced secularism amid fears of Muslim immigration and terrorism, but that seems to be stirring more expression of religion in the workplace.
First LookLondon braces for Million Mask MarchThe annual Million Mask March organized by activist collective Anonymous UK is set to begin Saturday night with some 20,000 people expected to take to the streets.
Despite military successes, Russia's main goal in Syria remains elusiveWhile Russian and Syrian forces are set for a major offensive on Aleppo after the end of today's cease-fire, the potential military success is overshadowed by the Kremlin's inability to return to superpower-style dealing with the US.
In Brussels, a taste of 'Trumpified' speech from one of EU's ownG眉nther Oettinger, an EU commissioner, disparaged the Chinese and others in a recent speech. But a reprimand from the German government has not been forthcoming.
As Europe's youth movements falter, its grayer ones are winningThough expected to be a big winner in Iceland's elections on Sunday, the youth-driven Pirate Party only came in third. That continues a trend across Europe of youth-powered movements underperforming.
Why British spy chief is worried about Russian hackersIn the first newspaper interview with an incumbent head of MI5, Andrew Parker talked about his concerns about aggressive Russian foreign policy, Edward Snowden, and potential terrorist attacks against Britain.
Embrace of 'eco' ethos brings new life to a French villageBy adopting environmentally friendly policies and promoting organic ventures, the village of St.-Pierre-de-Frugie has lured urbanites back to the countryside, reversing the trend of last century.
First LookDutch anti-Islam crusader Geert Wilders boycotts hate-speech trialGeert Wilders, the Dutch lawmaker who has opposed what he views as the Islamization of his country, has refused to attend the opening of his hate-speech trial.
Pope Francis visits Sweden to mend a nearly 500-year-old schismAlmost 500 years after Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation, Pope Francis is trying to mend the divide between the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches.
First LookIs ISIS responsible for stabbing a German teen?The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a fatal stabbing that left one Hamburg teen dead earlier this month. Links between the group and the attack aren't entirely clear, but have stoked fears of lone-wolf terrorism.聽