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Ukraine vote: Pro-West parties set for victory, but can they clean house?Ukraine's once-dominant pro-Russia party is gone, and pro-Europe parties look set to sweep Sunday's elections. But experts are doubtful that the new assembly 鈥� which will likely include some of the same old faces 鈥� will be less corrupt.
FocusMarseille's culture clash: An old hatred acquires a new facePart 3 of 3: Anti-Semitism has a long history in Europe. But Jews are feeling increasingly threatened by what they see as a new wave of prejudice 鈥� brewed in part by burgeoning extremism in Muslim communities.
Europe pledges more money for Ebola fight as Mali confirms first caseEbola has spread to Mali, which borders Guinea, one of three countries struggling to contain the disease. European officials have pledged more funding and named a coordinator to oversee aid efforts in West Africa.
In gloomy Ukraine, an unexpected gleam for one companyWith a slumping economy and shaky cease-fire, Ukraine's troubles are unlikely to be solved by its first post-Maidan parliamentary elections on Sunday. But the Vetropack factory outside Kiev is getting by despite the country's misfortunes.
FocusMarseille's cultural clash: Will a tide of Islamophobia produce more jihadis?Part 2 of 3: Fears of radicalized European jihadis returning home to commit acts of terrorism are fueling Islamophobia across France and the Continent. Some say that is further disillusioning Muslim youth 鈥� making them more likely to radicalize.
FocusMarseille's cultural clash: Far right gets unlikely lift in Muslim quartersPart 1 of 3: In Marseille, one of France's most multicultural cities, the anti-immigrant National Front is moving from the fringes into the mainstream with the support of disenfranchised Muslims, amongst others.聽
Chill in Russia-Ukraine gas talks threatens Europe's winter suppliesRussian natural gas producer Gazprom has demanded $3 billion in unpaid bills from Ukraine's heavily indebted government. European consumers rely on Russian gas, some of which is piped through Ukraine. 聽
British jets and drones to operate in Syrian skies, David Cameron saysIn September the UK Parliament authorized airstrikes in Iraq, but not Syria. The prime minister's workaround involves surveillance aircraft that will not use weapons.
Russia loses key Western business ally in airport tragedyCristophe de Margerie, who died when his private jet crashed into a snow plow at a Moscow airfield last night, was CEO of France's Total energy company. It's just the latest in a string of high-profile plane crashes in Russia.
Royal baby due date: Could Will & Kate's second child take the throne?Royal baby due date:聽Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their second baby next April. The child is dubbed 'spare to the heir' in royal parlance. How likely is it that Baby No. 2 could assume the British throne?
Britain, US are in Africa fighting Ebola. Will Europe join them?Critics say the EU is too wrapped up in stopping Ebola at its borders, rather than confronting the disease at its source in West Africa. But Europe is starting to stir.
In Greece, free press pays the price for crossing the governmentGreece's economic crisis, caused in part by nepotism and corruption, is making corruption harder to root out by letting business interests tighten the screws on investigative journalists.
Ukraine purge: Communists, cronies, and crooks face the axeUkraine is launching a review of officials to weed out former President Yanukovych's appointees, members of the Communist Party, and anyone living beyond their reported means. But critics say the move could hurt Ukraine more than help it.
Putin set for talks with Ukraine leader on gas sales, eastern cease-fireThe two presidents will seek to reach a permanent cease-fire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels in the east, and resolve ongoing disagreements about Russian gas sales to Ukraine.
Could Putin's Russia push neutral Finland into NATO's arms?Finland has avoided conflict with its giant neighbor for decades by keeping NATO at arm's length. But Russia's recent actions 鈥� including its intervention in Ukraine and a series of overflights of Finnish territory 鈥� have some Finns rethinking their neutrality.
Between Scylla and Charybdis: No haven from hatred for migrants in GreeceGreece is one of the top destinations for immigrants from Africa and the Mideast. But the far-right Golden Dawn party and even law enforcement officials target migrants for discrimination and abuse.
China cashes in on Russia's shrinking economic optionsPutin said China-Russia trade could hit $200 billion by 2020, as Beijing takes advantage of Western pressure on Moscow to cut sweetheart trade and investment deals.
Catalonia calls off independence vote 鈥� but doesn't throw in the towelThe Catalan government canceled plans Tuesday to hold a referendum on independence from Spain amid growing pressure from Madrid. Catalans are frustrated by economic stagnation across Spain and their lack of autonomy.
With just one seat, Britain's Euroskeptic UKIP shakes political sceneUKIP, which has boosted its appeal with an anti-EU, anti-immigration platform, won its first seat in Parliament Thursday with a commanding margin. The vote follows a series of coups for the party ahead of next May's general elections.
Nobel committee dodges controversy by choosing Malala, SatyarthiThe Nobel Prize Committee has been under fire in Norway for being too beholden to the country's foreign policy when selecting Nobel Peace Prize winners.