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Why the Kremlin's big win in Russian elections may not be a victoryUnited Russia came away Sunday with a landslide victory. But voter apathy, even in more anti-establishment regions like Sverdlovsk, may be the biggest factor in the pro-Putin party's win.
First LookRejecting migrant policy, Berlin voters deal blow to Merkel's partyAngela Merkel said she accepted some responsibility for her party's poor performance聽in a Berlin state election, in which voters rejected the聽German Chancellor's聽open-door refugee policy.
First LookStill under state of emergency, Paris commemorates terror victimsParisians held a ceremony to commemorate all victims of terror attacks, including those last year in Paris and in July in Nice, as the country remains under a state of emergency.
First LookAhead of UN summit, Theresa May urges more control over migrant crisisBritish Prime Minister May's arguments will differ from those of President Obama, who is expected to announce new commitments from world leaders to assist refugees.聽- First LookPro-Putin party wins big in Russian electionsThe pro-Kremlin聽United Russia party has taken three-fourths of the seats in the country's legislature, a huge gain for a party that already holds a strong majority.
Violations claims growing in Russian national electionElection monitoring group Golos had received over 1,300 complaints by late Sunday afternoon. Government officials are hoping to avoid a repeat of 2011, when perceptions of an unfair election led to large and persistent protests.
Anti-refugee party's successes bring the right into Germany's mainstreamRunning against Angela Merkel's relatively permissive policy on refugees, the Alternative for Germany party is making gains in state elections and breaking a long-standing postwar taboo.
First LookSwedish court upholds arrest warrant for Julian AssangeA Swedish appeals court Friday dismissed a request by lawyers for Julian Assange to have聽prosecutors drop a rape investigation from 2010. The WikiLeaks founder has avoided extradition to Sweden by seeking shelter in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London since 2012.聽
Russia goes to the polls. How much change can elections bring?Putin's approval ratings remain sky high, and no candidate in Sunday's Duma elections is going to criticize him. But some say there's room still to challenge the ruling United Russia party.
Should the Muslim veil be verboten? Germany debates.A proposal to ban face coverings in places such as schools or behind the wheel is broadly popular among Germans. But Muslims worry it would have little benefit, and would only widen divisions in German society.
Does the European Union need a common military force?In his first post-Brexit annual state of the union address, EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker proposed the creation of a permanent headquarters, with the eventual aim of developing a common European Union military force.
First LookHow European Commission president plans to keep the EU togetherJean-Claude Juncker made a pitch on Wednesday for the bloc's continued durability, pointing to an investment fund that could help finance infrastructure projects in a post-Brexit era.
First LookAs David Cameron exits politics, what legacy does he leave behind?Britain's former prime minister stepped down from his seat in Parliament on Monday, only weeks after leaving the United Kingdom's top job.
In Madrid, the largest-ever bullfighting protestThe largest anti-bullfighting protest to date took place on the streets of Madrid, Spain on Saturday. The tradition seems to be on the decline after centuries of popularity in the country.
Back in school, German kids meet their new classmates: refugeesIf Germany's refugee crisis last year played out at borders and shelters, this year the drama has shifted to the school building 鈥� and could determine how well refugees integrate.
French officials: Police thwart planned attack on Paris railway stationFrench police have arrested three women believed to have been plotting an attack on the聽Gare聽de聽Lyon train station.
Is EU in decline? Ever-closer Finland and Estonia beg to differ.While doomsayers warn about the bloc's future, the European Union has proven a key catalyst in helping Estonia and Finland become even closer partners, both politically and economically.
Russian polling agency is victim as Kremlin opts to shoot the messengerJust ahead of elections, bad news about support for the ruling party likely was seen as posing a threat.
First LookWhy Britain, France are building a wall in Calais to keep out migrantsBritain and France announced a joint deal to spend $23 million on securing the border between the French port city of Calais and the land and sea routes to Britain, as migrants seeking a better life in Britain overwhelm the French city.聽
First LookWhy German chancellor Angela Merkel is on the defensiveAngela Merkel's party suffered a humiliating defeat in her home state earlier this week against the insurgent AfD, a far-right party fueled by anti-immigration sentiments.聽
