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Never again: The Auschwitz 'warning to humanity' turns 70More than one million Jews, Roma, Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, and others were killed at the most infamous Nazi death camp. Today, officials plan to make the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum more an educational experience than a memorial.
The ExplainerSyriza party wins big in Greek election. What does it mean for Europe?The left-wing party's anti-austerity platform has resonated widely across Greece. But European creditors, especially Germany, remain wary of its implications as they head into a new round of negotiations over the country's bailout.
As Syriza takes reins, Greek hopes are high. Can they be met?The party of new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras swept to office on the back of Greeks angry at Europe-imposed austerity. But Syriza may find that living up to its promise to renegotiate Europe's terms is a difficult, if not impossible, task.
Greek leftists set for big win. Now comes the hard part: swaying Europe.The left-wing, anti-austerity party is all but assured of being the big winner in Sunday's Greek elections. How it uses its newfound power to negotiate with Europe could have lasting effects on the whole EU bloc.
Ukrainian rebels promise new offensive 鈥� while Moscow pushes peaceThe pro-Russia separatists' leader today declared a tenuous cease-fire dead, and threatened to advance against Kiev's forces. The move seems to put him at odds with Putin, who has been pushing peace talks.
London mayor pays sales tax on English house...to the IRS?Mayor Boris Johnson learned a hard lesson: he can hold US-British dual citizenship. And with it, US-British dual taxes.
Could Germany's anti-Islam group actually benefit from 'Hitler selfie'?Many in Dresden had distanced themselves from the Pegida movement because of the dubious history of Lutz Bachmann, one of its leaders. But now he's out, after a picture emerged of him wearing a Hitler mustache and hairstyle.
Throttling a 'Leviathan'? Russia tightens controls on its film industryRussia's Ministry of Culture is turning up pressure on the country's fledgling movie industry to be more patriotic and use less obscene language 鈥� demands that Oscar-nominated Russian film 'Leviathan' runs afoul of.
French leaders pledge more money for counter-terrorism fightFrance's intelligence services have been in the spotlight since homegrown militants killed 17 people in Paris earlier this month. Military spending cuts are being put on hold and better weaponry is promised for French security services.聽
Russia sends clear message - and spy ship - on eve of US-Cuba talksThe US is sending its highest-level delegation to Cuba in 35 years this week. But Russia doesn't want to be left out.
France's post-Hebdo crackdown on 'incitement': Hypocritical?Many wonder how Charlie Hebdo's cartoons can be held up as 'free expression' while statements of sympathy for the gunmen's anger are 'incitement of terrorism.' The explanation is tied up in the law.
New fighting in Ukraine: A prelude to peace talks?The surge in violence around Donetsk's airport between government forces and Russia-backed rebels looks like a return to war. But analysts say it may actually be diplomatic positioning ahead of future talks.
Muslims in Europe: the misperceptions, and the factsFollowing the Charlie Hebdo attacks and virulent rhetoric from anti-immigration groups, Muslims in Europe fear an impending backlash. Basic statistics about the community are at odds with perceptions.
Cover StoryEurope pivots between safety and privacy onlineEuropean countries lead a push for the right to anonymity in the Digital Age. But, in the wake of terrorist shootings in France, calls for greater surveillance rise, too.聽
Is Moscow bluffing on redirecting European gas supplies?Moscow says it's planning to build a pipeline to the Turkish-Greek border and no longer ship natural gas to Western Europe through Ukraine within 3 years. The project is far more about political competition than economics.
FocusAre Germany's anti-Islam marches really about Islam?Dresden has seen tens of thousands of Germans join weekly marches in protest of the 'Islamification' of Europe. But underlying that complaint is a host of concerns about immigration, security, and Europe that has long gone unspoken in Germany.
Were Charlie Hebdo cartoons only about free speech? Maybe not.The Monitor's former European bureau chief writes that there is another facet to the French magazine's publication of cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, one that involves a relentless anti-Islam campaign in Denmark.
For French Jews, Hebdo attacks are just latest sign of anti-Semitism's riseAfter last Friday's attack on a Jewish market by an accomplice of the Charlie Hebdo attackers, France's Jewish community is increasingly nervous 鈥� and hopeful that the public will take a recent spike in anti-Semitism more seriously.
John Kerry reminds Paris: 'You've got a friend' in USSecretary of State Kerry is visiting Paris to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation and express solidarity in the wake of two deadly attacks. He brought with him James Taylor, who crooned his signature song to the Paris public.
Je Suis Charlie? Many Russians say 'nyet.'Both the Kremlin and the Russian public condemn the attacks last week on Charlie Hebdo. But they say that the magazine's mockery of Islam was just as unacceptable, and should have been censored by authorities.