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What is David Cameron's immigration plan?In Prime Minister聽David聽Cameron's first speech on immigration since he won a second term in the general election,聽he outlined stricter controls targeting illegal migration.
The Explainer'Bombs,' protests, terrorist threats: What's going on in Macedonia?The tiny nation is currently the site of Europe's biggest political scandal, involving secret tapes, mass protests, and threats of ethnic conflict.
Cannes women have it all? High-heel controversy suggests maybe not.A miniature scandal at the Cannes Film Festival underscores the tension for French women between 'having it all' and looking fashionable at the same time.
As Russian bear stirs, Finland reconsiders its neutralityThe Kremlin's adventurism in Ukraine has brought a new allure for Helsinki to partner with NATO.
More controversy over cops in minority neighborhoods 鈥� but in FranceTwo police officers were found not guilty of responsibility for the deaths of a pair of teens in 2005. Ethnic minorities say the decision was emblematic of the sort of abuse they receive from French police.
Prince Charles meets Gerry Adams: Sign of reconciliation between Britain and Sinn Fein?Britain's Prince Charles and Gerry Adams聽met for the first time on Tuesday at a reception in the west of Ireland city of Galway, a day before Charles is due to visit a nearby site where the Irish Republican Army killed his great uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten in 1979.
British police arrest 7 for London jewel heistThe burglary took place over Easter weekend in the British capital.
France fights 'education inequality' by ending bilingual classesA 2012 OECD study found that France's education system showed gaping disparities between rich and poor children. But efforts to close the gap are proving controversial: Middle school teachers went on strike Tuesday.聽
FocusSpurred by Western criticism, Russians experience something new: patriotismIn the past, Russia was an empire, then a communist colossus, then a 'defeated' power expected to adopt Western ways. But current tensions with the West are fostering what may be the birth of a distinct Russian nationalism.
On post-election high, Scotland aims to wrest more power from LondonTalk of another independence referendum was given new life after the SNP's Scottish sweep last week. David Cameron met with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today about greater Scottish control of taxation and spending.
Return to pragmatism in Russia-West ties? Kerry-Putin talks hint that way.The US secretary's visit to Russia, on the heels of a visit by Angela Merkel, suggests that the Kremlin and the West are trying to cooperate on international issues like Iran and Ukraine.
Honors for Ukrainian nationalists anger their victims 鈥� in PolandPoles have joined critics in Moscow and eastern Ukraine in opposing a new Ukrainian law that would grant World War II-era nationalists an honored status. The nationalists killed tens of thousands of Poles during the war.- Russia shows off new tank on Victory Day, but Western leaders boycottVictory Day is Russia's most important secular holiday, this year聽had the biggest military parade since the Soviet Union's collapse. But many Western leaders stayed away.聽
- Airbus 400M crash: A setback to military cargo plane project?An Airbus A400M military transport plane crashed in Spain on Saturday, killing four of the six on board.
Cameron sweeps to unexpected triumph in British electionAs a result, Labor leader Ed Milibrand and Liberal Democratic head Nick Clegg both stepped down from their respective posts.
Moscow's Victory Day: Russians riled by West's boycottThe Kremlin may use the pomp and circumstance of the annual celebration to improve its own image. But the day is also dear to average Russians 鈥� who see Western leaders' decision to stay away as offensive.
From the Monitor Archives: RMS Lusitania sunk by German U-boatMore than 1,100 people 鈥� including 120 Americans 鈥� died when the British oceanliner Lusitania was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland, 100 years ago today. The incident was a key event in eventually drawing the US into WWI.
UK vote: A lackluster election that could transform a nationBrits finally went to the polls today, after a long campaign marked by frustration with mainstream parties and growth on the fringe. But despite low public enthusiasm, this election could be a major turning point for the UK.
Rome airport slowly reopens after 'very violent' terminal fireA police source told Reuters there was no indication that the fire was the result of arson, but an investigation was continuing.
UK economy is rebounding. Why isn't Cameron benefiting?After five years of austerity, Britain's economic growth is twice the EU average, its budget deficits have been slashed, and its unemployment is the lowest in years. But David Cameron's reelection is nonetheless uncertain.