All Europe
Expelled from Italian parliament, Berlusconi vows to stay in the fightSilvio Berlusconi was expelled from the Senate today for tax fraud, but hours later he announced the formation of some 1,000 political clubs across the country in his name.
Will France fine the john or punish the prostitute?That's the question roiling France this week as the National Assembly debates going after the clients who pay for prostitutes, rather than the prostitutes themselves.
Putin and the pontiff: Not as odd a couple as you might thinkDuring a visit to the Vatican, the Russian president credited Pope Francis' letter to the G20 with building momentum for Syrian peace talks.
Does a 670-page plan for independent Scotland have enough answers?The Scottish National Party's white paper answers 650 questions about independence, but critics say it won't help Scots make up their minds.
Cronyism, censorship, and scandal rack Spanish... public TV?The austerity-driven shutdown of an indebted public broadcaster in Valencia has turned ugly amid accusations of cronyism, coverups, and censorship.
Pro-Europe Ukrainians march as Kiev balances Moscow and BrusselsDays after Ukraine announced it was freezing its association agreement with the EU under pressure from Russia, tens of thousands took to the streets.- 'Spoiler' role over, France joins the party celebrating an Iran nuclear dealFrance says its hard-line stance on Iran led to a tougher deal it could accept, but there was also likely too much momentum toward a deal for France to object.
Swiss voters ponder: Are CEOs paid too much?A Sunday referendum in Switzerland could force companies to cap salaries for the highest paid so that they don't exceed 12 times that of the lowest paid.
London slave case: Britain needs better laws, experts sayThe three women freed from 30 years of captivity are just the 'tip of the iceberg,' activists warn. New laws may be the answer.
Doctor Who: 50 years on, global acclaim for a distinctly British TV iconA time-traveling, sonic-screwdriver-wielding Doctor has battled the Daleks for 50 years. Why does Doctor Who have such staying power?
Will Latvia's pitch for foreign banking business end in tears?Cypriot banks that attracted huge foreign investment under dubious laws required a European bailout. As Latvia prepares to adopt the euro, similar worries have surfaced.
Why Soviets were no fans of Lee Harvey OswaldA young engineer who worked with Oswald in Minsk remembers 'a simple martinet,' while Khrushchev's son recalls 'genuine shock' in the Kremlin on the news of JFK's assassination.
Nationalists, arson, and rioting: Another dark Independence Day in PolandFor the third straight year, the Polish holiday was marred by far-right protesters torching cars and fighting cops.
Did Ukraine just pick Russia over the EU?The Ukrainian government announced today that it is suspending preparations to sign a deal next week that could have led to it joining the EU.
Moscow mayor: No more mosques in my cityThe mayor says that the move is meant to discourage illegal immigration, but critics say it is corruption that is fueling migration, not mosques.
French gunman's capture revives memories of bizarre '90s shooting spreeAbdelhakim Dekhar, who went on a shooting rampage Monday, gained notoriety 20 years ago when he was jailed for arming a couple dubbed France's 'Bonnie and Clyde.'
Who'll blink first? Putin debates Netanyahu on Iran.The Kremlin, which has long backed a negotiated solution with Iran, isn't going to yield to Israel's objections, say Russian experts.
Why Albania's refusal to take Syria's WMDs is a sign of democracyThe US asked Albania to take and destroy Syria's chemical weapons. Citizens said 'no' 鈥� and the Albanian government did something rare: They listened.
Former UK PM calls out dominance of Britain's eliteEx-Prime Minister John Major lamented last week that the privately-educated seem to have a monopoly on high status jobs in the UK.
Why didn't Germany's Pirate Party capitalize on NSA anger?Outrage over US spying allegations resonates broadly with the German public 鈥� but that didn't keep the pro-privacy Pirates from flopping in recent elections.