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Boris! Mayor of London is biggest winner at London Olympics.Boris Johnson's cheerleading of the Games has earned him legions of fans among the British public and聽made him the Conservative Party's favorite to replace Prime Minister David Cameron.
Cuban car crash: Driver contributed financial support for dissidentsThe Spanish driver in a crash that killed two Cuban dissidents last week is being held while charges are formalized. Could his support for dissidents play into a diplomatic crisis?
Romney visit: 'Poland stands as defender of freedom'Mitt Romney was received by crowds of cheering Poles, but critics denounce American disregard for Polish war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.聽
At end of rocky Europe tour, Romney visits PolandMitt Romney hopes to capitalize on Polish disappointment with the Obama administration, after cancellation of missile shield plans in 2009. Will he capture the Polish-American vote?- British youth seek farmland, as beef prices riseRising commodity prices are boosting the British farming industry, attracting young farmers to enter the profession.
Eurozone crisis: will Spain's youth exodus weaken economy?Preliminary data show that the number of young Spaniards emigrating in search of better jobs has nearly doubled since 2010. Some say the experience they get could ultimately benefit Spain.
Bonuses for bureaucrats who help Brits off welfareIn a major push to reduce welfare rolls, the UK is offering local authorities bonuses for meeting specific targets, from reducing truancy to helping individuals find jobs.
Conservatives of a feather? Romney meets with British PM CameronUS presidential candidate Mitt Romney is meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron today. They represent right-wing parties that were once close but have since drifted apart.
WikiLeaks: Famous Spanish judge to defend Assange against 'American scheme'Julian Assange hired human rights champion Baltazar Garz贸n to defend his case in court.
After 20-year battle, protests over Italian high-speed train derailFarmers lost the battle against a high-speed train they see as serving the economic interests of the Italian elite and causing harm to the environment.
Spain's borrowing costs soar. Bailout needed?As interest rates soar and investors distrust Spain's creditworthiness in the short term, the country faces a sovereign bailout.- Pay up or weigh anchor? Italy's yacht owners feel the tax collector's heatThe Italian government is targeting yacht owners in a crackdown on tax evasion. Is that why marinas are emptying out?
A year after Breivik's massacre, Norway tightens antiterror lawsNorway's prime minister tells the Monitor that, despite the new laws, the country will maintain its open and democratic character.聽
Attacks target voices of moderate Islam in central RussiaAttacks in Russia's Tatarstan republic today killed one Muslim cleric and seriously wounded a second, underscoring a rising threat to a moderate brand of Islam.
Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran?Israel's prime minister accuses Iran of attacking a busload of tourists in Bulgaria, a popular destination for Israelis.
An Olympic 'truce' on the tough streets of East LondonYoung people in a rough London borough use peacebuilding techniques to curb local violence.
As blast rattles Syrian regime, defecting general reemerges in FranceGen. Manaf Tlass, a former member of Assad's inner circle, called yesterday for a 'constructive transition' from Syria's regime, which is reeling from the assassination of several ministers.
Russia and the West lock horns over SyriaPresident Putin offered no indication that Russia will support a UN Security Council resolution backed by the US, Britain, and France that would open the door for military intervention.
Olympic 'shambles'? Security firm's guard shortage draws ire ahead of GamesThe head of the private security firm G4S apologized today for falling short of the numbers needed to secure the Olympic Games. The government is turning to soldiers and extra police.- Syria conflict: Is the West 'blackmailing' Russia to pass UN resolution?The Russian foreign minister claims the West is threatening not to renew a UN observer mission in Syria if Russia doesn't vote for a resolution that could lead to military intervention.