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Why even some monarchists aren't pleased about Spain's new kingThe Spanish Senate approved legislation today that enables Prince Felipe's ascension to the throne. But many in Spain hold mixed feelings about the monarchy and its future.
Why Ukraine's freeze on arms sales to Russia will hurt Kiev tooPresident Poroshenko has effectively ended $15 billion in arms contracts that keep Russia's military in the air and Ukraine's defense industry employed.
Are English schools being taken over by Islamic extremists?The government has put several Birmingham schools on probation amid accusations that Islamic conservatives were trying to take them over. But the reality is more nuanced.
Russia cuts gas to Ukraine. But will Moscow take the bigger loss?Kiev owes Gazprom billions in unpaid gas bills. But the Ukraine-Russia gas wars have taken a toll on Europe's confidence in Russia as an energy supplier.
J.K. Rowling: Some pro-independence Scots are 'Death Eaterish.'The author compared the 'more Scottish than thou' fringe of the independence movement with the villains from her Harry Potter series.
Why are Britain and Germany at such odds over EU's top job?The fight between Angela Merkel and David Cameron might look like it's just about prospective EC President Jean-Claude Juncker. But it's not.
Pont des Arts 'love locks': A loss for famed footbridgePont des Arts 'love locks': The hundreds of pounds of 'love locks' attached as a romantic gesture to the fences of the Pont des Arts footbridge have finally taken a toll, ripping a section of railing free.
Why Kosovo's uneventful election is a step forward for the BalkansKosovo's last vote was marred by widespread fraud and a boycott by ethnic Serbian voters. But Sunday's general election, which Serbs took part in, was free and fair, observers say.
In Ukraine, activists vow to hold new government's feet to the fireThe Orange Revolution 10 years ago started strong, but failed to stamp out endemic corruption in Ukraine's government. This time, activists say, they won't let up on reforms.
Has Europe forgotten the lessons of D-Day?Leaders from across Europe and America have gathered in Normandy today to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day 鈥� even as Europe and Russia are at loggerheads, and anti-EU sentiments rise.
D-Day at 70: a reenactor's paradiseFrom old Red Cross ambulances to friends dressed in vintage military uniforms, Normandy buzzes with thousands of visitors聽retracing the paths of the Allied soldiers who liberated Normandy.
'Bus Party' asks Scots off the beaten path: What kind of country do you want?A group of artists and authors touring Scotland is looking to include Scots living outside urban centers in the country's debate on independence.
'Hon, I鈥檓 not getting any younger': US vets return to Normandy 70 years laterAbout a dozen veterans came to the village of La Cambe in northern France, just miles from the beach where they landed, to be honored by French residents.
Assad's father-in-law becomes lightning rod for Syrians in LondonThe father-in-law of President Bashar al-Assad, who is staging an election today in Syria, lives on a modest house in London. Some Syrian exiles gripe over his support for the regime.
Poland: The perfect host for US-Ukraine summit?The first meeting between Obama and Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko comes on a key date in Polish history 鈥� and marks Poland's growing influence in Europe.
Carrot and stick? Moscow grants Kiev a break on gas billRussia's state gas company delayed its threatened suspension of shipments to Ukraine today, even as the Kremlin appeared to ramp up its backing of rebellious eastern Ukraine.- What do you know about D-Day? Take our quiz
This June, the United States and its World War II allies celebrate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, beginning a massive amphibious attack that broke through the Nazis鈥� 鈥淎tlantic Wall鈥� along France鈥檚 northern coast. Test your knowledge of that day by taking this 25-question quiz.
Sources: "D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy, 1944" by Rick Atkinson, "Remember D-Day: The Plan, the Invasion, Survivor Stories" by Ronald J. Drez, and "Eyewitness to World War II: Unforgettable Stories and Photographs from History's Greatest Conflict" by Neil Kagan and Stephen G. Hyslop.
The king who replaced a dictator now hands power to his sonSpain's King Juan Carlos announced his abdication today, nearly 40 years after overseeing the country's transition from dictatorship under Gen. Francisco Franco to democracy.
Minus Ukraine, will new Eurasian Union live up to Putin's dreams?The new bloc, which joins Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus, has vast economic potential. But the fallout from Ukraine's crisis have already hurt the union, and could chill its further growth.
Why are Ukraine's armed forces so ineffective?Ukraine's military proved impotent during the Russian annexation of Crimea, and has been struggling to deal with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine.