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First LookObama for president – of France?A grassroots campaign is seeking a million signatures to draft the former US president to run for president of France.
Museum or church? St. Isaac's becomes bone of contention in RussiaThe governor of St. Petersburg announced last month that the city would return the iconic cathedral – which has served as a museum since the Soviet years – to the Russian Orthodox Church. Locals are not happy with the decision.
First LookCressida Dick becomes Scotland Yard’s first female top copMs. Dick is known as an experienced and widely respected figure among colleagues, though the shooting of a Brazilian electrician in a bungled counterterrorism operation remains a stain on her record.
First LookUK Supreme Court: lawful to have income test to bring foreign spousesThe British Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled to uphold a minimum-income threshold for people wanting to bring foreign spouses to the country.
First LookUN envoys pay tribute after passing of Russia’s Vitaly Churkin. Who was he?Mr. Churkin, whose decades-long career concluded as Russia's envoy to the United Nations, was remembered for being not only a fierce champion of Russian policy, but a personable colleague.
What does Trump's claim about migrant crime tell us about Sweden?President Trump's reference to Sweden during a Florida rally has drawn mockery from some corners of the internet. But a growing far-right base in Sweden has expressed such concerns.
Does more homework yield a smarter kid? In Spain, many have doubts.Some Spaniards have boycotted weekend homework. Many are expressing concerns about the impact of excessive homework – from aggravating inequalities to stealing away precious family time.
After millions sign petitions, British lawmakers debate Trump's state visitBritish Parliament debated two petitions Monday: one calling to rescind a state visit invitation extended to President Trump, and another urging them to keep the plans.
Bouche à Oreille: Michelin mixup makes modest French café a starThe cheerful eatery in Bourges shares a name with an upscale Paris restaurant, leading to the confusion. Though both chefs laughed it off, French dining remains a serious matter for many.
Why 160,000 protesters in Barcelona want Spain to welcome more refugeesAt least 160,000 protesters marched from the city center to the Mediterranean coast, demanding the conservative government stop dragging its feet on the issue.
First LookCan Tony Blair stop Brexit?Speaking at an Open Britain event on Friday, former prime minister Tony Blair called for pro-EU Britons to 'rise up in defense of what we believe.'
Far-right populism marches across Europe – but not in Iberia. Why not?Right-wing extremist parties have seen increasing support across the continent, from France to Finland. But Spain and Portugal have bucked the trend.
Amid global unrest, Germany rethinks its security – and its place in the worldThere is a growing acceptance among Germans about increasing spending on defense, greater surveillance, or tougher policing – and even a confidence about Germany’s stepping into a leadership role in its own.
First LookWhat crisis? Moscow plays it cool on Flynn’s firing, missile launch, and campaign allegationsAs allegations fly about improper contact between the Trump team and Russia, Moscow remains carefully neutral. The possibility of improved relations between the two countries may be at stake.
Once in search of life-long jobs, Spaniards begin to catch start-up spiritPublic sector employment has long been the holy grail of Spanish employment, thanks to the stability such jobs offered. But in today's more uncertain, post-crisis atmosphere, entrepreneurs are finding new success.
Despite petition, UK prepares royal welcome for TrumpThe British government has formally rejected a petition calling for President Trump’s British state visit to be canceled or downgraded in formality.
First LookFed Cup blunder on German national anthem: Why a lyrics mistake means so much'It's 2017 – something like this simply should not happen in the United States,' player Andrea Petkovic said, after now-banned lyrics associated with the Nazi era were played before her quarterfinal match.
In Berlin, Trump's talk of a Mexico wall stirs unpleasant memoriesThe Berlin Wall set a strong example of how futile such walls ultimately are, especially when faced with strong resistance, says one analyst.
First LookTrump critic Frank-Walter Steinmeier to be Germany's new presidentA special assembly elected the popular politician, who says he rejects those who seek to 'make politics with fear.'
Greek military defuses unexploded bomb from World War IIAn unexploded bomb dating from World War II discovered under a gas station in Thessaloniki, Greece, prompted the evacuation of 75,000 people.
