All Europe
- A Jewish renaissance, tucked away in a Budapest apartmentBudapest's Teleki Square synagogue has survived two World Wars, the rise of the 'anti-Zionist' Jobbik party, and rotting fixtures – and is now part of a resurgent Jewish community.
- Are Woolwich suspects' beliefs about 'war on Islam' widely held?The suspected killers of a British soldier in London this week claimed to have acted in response to the West's 'war on Islam' – raising concerns that their view is shared by more European Muslims.
- Russia evacuates 'drifting' Arctic research station as ice floe meltsAs global warming accelerates, the life span of Arctic ice floes is decreasing, shocking Russian scientists who base their 'drifting' research stations there.Â
With G8 leaders on the way, Northern Ireland ramps up securityAmid a perceived triple threat of left-wing protestors, Islamist terrorists, and dissident republican paramilitaries, Northern Ireland is doubling its police force and preparing drones for the summit.- London street slayer references British wars, not Nigerian insurgencyReports say the suspects in yesterday's butchering of a British soldier have Nigerian ancestry. However, they appeared to be driven by UK involvement in other Muslim nations.Â
- Mais non! French in uproar over English in the classroom.The French Parliament is considering a new bill that would allow university science classes to be taught in English. Politicians and academics across the spectrum are upset.
UK 'Tea Party' surges, pressuring Tories and CameronPrime Minister David Cameron's right flank is being exposed by a surging United Kingdom Independent Party demanding lower taxes - and a British withdrawal from the European Union.- Greek PM invites China to 'join Greece's success story'Greece is rolling out the red carpet for Chinese investors as a means of stabilizing its shaky economy.
- Google, Apple draw transatlantic ire over 'double Irish' tax havenBig technology companies like Apple and Google are feeling heat on both sides of the Atlantic over their use of Irish corporate-friendly tax policies to pay little, if any tax.
Russian confidence growing in its vision for ending Syrian warRussia's new tone of leadership on Syria is driven by momentum on the battlefield for Bashir al-Assad's forces.- Kremlin orders Russian pollster to register itself as 'spy'Russian prosecutors say that the Levada Center must register as a 'foreign agent' – a term synonymous with 'spy' in Russian – because 3 percent of its budget comes from abroad.
- In global fight against cybercrime, Spain becomes a front lineSpanish police stopped two major hacking schemes in the country in recent months, raising alarm among experts about increasing activity in the country. Why is Spain a hacking hub?
- EU austerity hawks shrug off criticism of flawed academic paperDespite a new paper detailing flaws in the Rogoff-Reinhart study that has been used to argue in favor of austerity policies, Europe's austerity advocates are holding course.
- Spain's controversial educational reform: Will the Green Tide wash it away?New government reforms aim to reduce Spain's dropout rate. But they are opposed by green-shirted protesters from the education sector, known as the Green Tide.
- Stash your cash in Switzerland? US and Europe push to make it harder.A Spanish court ruling and investigations spurred by whistleblowers are aimed at scaring tax evaders and raising revenue. One watchdog's list could lead to some 300 billion euros in tax havens.
David Beckham, English soccer's golden boy, heads for the exitThe A-list celebrity and star midfielder announced his retirement from soccer today, after a career playing for the top clubs in nations across Europe.- As Europe struggles, the Franco-German alliance turns testyThe relationship between France and Germany undergirds postwar Europe – and some worry the countries' increased sniping over economic woes is threatening the EU's foundation.
- Could Obama help Cameron's case for sticking with EU?The British prime minister has been under fire for his plan to try to renegotiate Britain's role in the EU before putting it to a referendum. But Obama voiced support for the plan on Monday.
Russia arrests US diplomat accused of spyingA young US diplomat at the embassy in Moscow was arrested by Russian authorities on allegations he was spying and seeking to induce a senior Russian official into betraying his country for cash.- Star Spanish architect's work draws praise - and costly repairsSantiago Calatrava's flowing, modernist projects are tourist attractions all over the world. But several have also been subjects of legal dispute over their need for repairs.