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F-22s to Europe: Response to Russia in Ukraine?F-22 Raptor: The U.S. Air Force is planning to increase its military presence in Europe because of increasing tensions with Russia, including the possibility of sending the advanced US fighter jet, the F-22.Â
Left dangling by EU, some Georgians eye return to Russia's embraceThe fledgling democracy on the fringe of Europe is still waiting for the EU to admit it – and are starting to doubt if the bloc ever will. That has some Georgians calling for a turn back to Moscow.
Putin: Russia will add more than 40 ballistic missiles to nuclear arsenalPresident Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia would add more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles to its nuclear arsenal this year, a day after Russian officials denounced a US plan to station tanks and heavy weapons in NATO states on Russia's border.Â
Russian microwave cannon added to arms catalog. Just business, or a bit of bravado?The Russian government is unveiling several new high-tech weapons at this week's Army 2015 show, including a microwave anti-drone cannon and new tanks and planes. But the show is about more than just sales.
British royals commemorate Magna Carta's 800th anniversaryBritish Prime Minister David Cameron and US Attorney General Loretta Lynch were also in attendance for the event outside London.
Search continues for people, zoo animals after Georgian floodingThe Georgian government declared Monday a day off from work and school while the search for the missing and the cleanup work went ahead in Tbilisi.
FocusFor US, sponsoring good government in Eastern Europe is all about RussiaBy promoting anticorruption efforts in countries like Hungary and the Czech Republic, the US hopes to prevent Russia or others from 'hollowing out' young democracies by gaining undue influence.
Greek bailout talks end without breakthrough in BrusselsWeekend talks to find common ground between international creditors and Greece were unsuccessful. Finance ministers from the 19 nations using the euro currency have a meeting next Thursday in Luxembourg to see if a bailout deal for Greece can be found.
US is reported to be moving heavy arms to Baltic, Eastern EuropeA senior US official says that the US will store heavy military equipment in both Baltic and Eastern European nations to deter Russian aggression in Ukraine. Â
Prince George on the balcony: Royal family celebrates queen's 'birthday'Prince George and other members of the British royal family made a ceremonial appearance Saturday. On Monday, Queen Elizabeth honors the Magna Carta, the English document that put limits on the power of the crown for the first time and laid the foundation for modern freedoms under the rule of law.Â
Former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn cleared of pimping chargesFormer International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was among more than a dozen defendants, including hotel managers, entrepreneurs, a lawyer, and a police chief, accused of participating in or organizing collective sexual encounters in Paris, Washington, and in the Brussels region.
Need to brush up on your job skills? France's military has an offer for you.It is launching a vocational training program to teach core skills like French, math, or basic communication to the country's growing ranks of unemployed youth.
Is Britain's sexist streak deeper than top scientist's 'trouble with girls'?Professor Tim Hunt resigned today after making sexist comments about women working in the sciences. But some say his remarks are indicative of a bigger problem in the UK, most recently manifesting as boorish 'lad culture.'
Greece receives warning over bailout demandsThe creditors — the IMF and Greece's fellow eurozone states — want the country to commit to new economic reforms before they pay out another $8.2 billion.
In Italy, Putin hears warm words – and chalks up a winNo new trade deals or policy changes came out of Putin's visit with the Italian premier. But Russia sees his state visit as another step towards outlasting European resolve on sanctions against Moscow.
Why Denmark sends juvenile delinquents on a Caribbean cruiseDenmark has spent millions on a new method for rehabilitating young offenders: a year-long sailing voyage. Â
Seeking Refuge: On Greek isle of Kos, better life still feels distant for migrantsHundreds of refugees, mostly from Syria, are stranded in makeshift camps without electricity, toilets, or even running water. The recent surge of people has overwhelmed Greeks, whose economy is already in crisis.
11 weeks after Germanwings crash, victims' remains head homeIt has taken a long time to return the remains in part because of errors on official death certificates that rendered them invalid.
Migrants crossing Mediterranean exceed 100,000 this yearThe EU is struggling to persuade its 28 nations to adopt a quota system aimed at making the crossings less dangerous and easing the burden on Mediterranean countries.
Argentine sought by US in FIFA scandal surrenders in ItalyAccording to US prosecutors, businessman Alejandro Burzaco, one of three Argentines wanted in the FIFA investigation, paid bribes to win and keep media contracts. He voluntarily surrendered in Burzaco, Italy.