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As lone wolf attacks go up, can Europe keep Islamophobia down?A spate of deadly terror attacks in Europe has some national leaders seeming to indirectly blame Islam. Experts warn that more care is needed.
First LookKosovo president steps down to face war crimes chargesHashim Thaci, who was a guerrilla leader during Kosovo鈥檚 war for independence from Serbia in the late 1990s, resigned Thursday. Along with nine other former rebel leaders, Mr. Thaci faces charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
First LookAncient maps in hand, English amblers chart forgotten pathsThousands of dedicated English walking enthusiasts have used historical maps to record 49,138聽miles of forgotten footpaths, protecting them for future generations. The paths are considered by some to be as much a part of British heritage as cathedrals and forts.
First LookVienna shooting marks another terror attack in EuropeA gunman opened fire in the heart of Austria's capital, following recent terror attacks in France. The suspect had previously been convicted for attempting to join the Islamic State extremist group in Syria.
First LookEurope heads for another lockdown to stem second COVID-19 waveLockdowns are being implemented across Europe as authorities seek to flatten a rise in coronavirus cases. Germany goes into partial lockdown today while England and Austria will follow later this week.
First LookTwo girls rescued from rubble after earthquake in TurkeyA 14-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl were among the latest survivors found in the rubble Monday, three days after a major earthquake struck Turkey.聽
First LookFrance mourns attack victims as Muslims protest Macron responseFrance is mourning the victims of three attacks by Muslim extremists in less than two months. French Muslims warn against stigmatization, while Muslims in other countries protest the French presidents' stance against political Islam.
In Azerbaijan and Armenia, a brave few call for end to fightingThe conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh is broadly supported in both Armenia and Azerbaijan. But some are defying public sentiments to call for peace.
Pandemic cases spiking, but will Europe accept restrictions again?The European public is tired of restrictions to contain the coronavirus. That may be a problem for governments now trying to stop a rise in new cases.
Nagorno-Karabakh: A reporter鈥檚 regretful recollectionsA new outbreak of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores diplomatic failures to resolve their longstanding territorial dispute.
After teacher鈥檚 murder, France touts secularism. But Muslims feel heat.The killing of a teacher by an Islamist extremist has France doubling down on secularism. But that could fuel hostility to its Muslim community.
First LookPandemic defeat depends on individual choices, Merkel saysGermany, France, Italy, and other European nations are tightening up on mask-wearing and restricting the hours of bars and restaurants.聽
When migrants fall through the cracks in France, volunteers step inA country鈥檚 success at integrating migrants can depend on public willingness to help. As the government stumbles, the French are lending a hand.
First LookEurope toughens up on restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar againGovernments across Europe are imposing strict travel restrictions as coronavirus infections hit a record high. Authorities are urged to be 鈥渦ncompromising鈥� in controlling the virus this time around.
First LookAs coronavirus cases rise, Europe avoids total lockdownsEuropean countries are introducing more targeted interventions in a bid to keep their economies open while tamping down on a rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. The goal is to avoid wide-sweeping lockdowns and their economic and social side effects.
Russia losing its influence? Nagorno-Karabakh fighting tests limits.Russia is seeing its 鈥渘ear abroad鈥� neighbors being tugged from its influence, with fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh being the latest example.
Refugees find welcome, warmth at German hearthGermany has defied skeptics, finding jobs for half the 1.2 million refugees who arrived in 2015. Thousands of volunteers have helped them integrate.
First LookWhose art? Theft case forces France to confront colonial past.An activist from Congo is being prosecuted for removing an African artifact from its display in a French museum. The museum insists that the artwork belongs to France, but the case raises broader questions around colonial-era wrongdoings.
Would Trump's $750 tax bill be a scandal in other countries?In many countries, paying taxes is about social bonds and trust in government. So a $750 tax bill like that of President Trump would be a scandal.
Behind the masks, teachers and students struggle to communicateBack to school in France: How teachers are adapting for聽deaf students,聽young children going to school for the first time, and foreign language聽learners.