All Europe
- The ExplainerEurope's far right set for a big 2017 – but how big?
With right-wing parties set to do well in elections in the Netherlands, France, and Germany this year, many are concerned about a Europe-wide populist swing. But the EU remains popular.
- In 2017, Putin faces his toughest challenge: Russian pessimism
After several years of economic hardship and international pressure over its annexation of Crimea, Russia may see its lot improve next year. But most are skeptical of the possibility of lasting change.
- First LookUnexploded WWII bomb forces Christmas Day evacuations in Germany
The Augsburg evacuations were spurred by the discovery of a massive explosive device that was over 70 years old.
- FocusHow do you remake a city to be 'age friendly'?
As the world's elderly population grows, it is also becoming increasingly urban. But city living poses many challenges to older people. In Manchester, England, they're trying to fix that.
- First LookItaly offers Germans closure with news that Berlin attack suspect has been killed
The news brings a Europe-wide manhunt to an end after Monday's attack, which killed 12 people. Meanwhile, German authorities detained two brothers on suspicion of plotting a separate attack.
- In Europe, a Christmas in the shadow of terrorism, divisive politics
Holiday escapism might be elusive this year for Europeans burdened by the threat of terrorism, argument-inducing politics, and the prospect of uncertain economic times ahead.
- First LookISIS claims attack on German Christmas tradition, as critics blame migrant policy
The manhunt continues for the perpetrator who drove a freight truck through a crowded Christmas market on Monday evening. Authorities are chasing a suspect after finding an identity document in the truck.
- Attack on Berlin Christmas market strikes at heart of German tradition
A truck attack that killed 12 people and wounded several dozen is likely to fuel support for populists and criticism of German Chancellor Merkel.
- Truck slams into Christmas market in Berlin. Terrorist attack?
The truck driver killed at least nine people as his vehicle barreled into the popular Christmas market at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin.
- How Germany plans to crack down on fake news
German legislators are pushing to tighten criminal penalties for publishing slanderous material, hoping to shield its electoral process from outside propaganda in 2017 elections.
- A 12-year-old in Germany tried to bomb a Christmas market. How do we talk about that?
Police said the boy acted on instructions from a member of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. But some say invocations of national-security threats may play into problems behind the incident.
- Austria to seize, but not destroy, Hitler's house. Here's why it matters.
Austrian officials faced a tough choice about what to do with Hitler's house once legal groundwork was laid for its expropriation.
- Once UK's conduit to Europe, Brits in Brussels find themselves 'stateless'
After years of work representing Britain in the heart of the EU government, British bureaucrats feel alienated from their own country and the principles they had been working with.
- First LookWhy Polish rights groups oppose bill prioritizing 'nationally important' rallies
Under the new rule, the government could prohibit counter-demonstrations within 100 meters of a rally authorities deem to be of national importance.
- At Russia-Japan summit, end to WWII may not be in play – but a thaw might
Expectations have grown that Putin and Abe might formally end World War II between Russia and Japan during their meeting this week, but the Kremlin now says that is unlikely. Still, Russians see great opportunity to be had.
- Amid debate over government, Poland's civil society roars to life
Polish society has been riven between supporters of the populist conservative government and more liberal, pro-Europe urbanites. But the political split is spurring once reticent Poles to take to the street with new vigor.
- In Moscow, Trump's tapping of Tillerson lifts hope of US rapprochement
Russian experts know ExxonMobil CEO and Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson well, and see Trump's selection of him as a signal that genuine detente is a possibility.
- Murder tests how far German media have come in reporting refugee crime
The media were lambasted for failing to cite refugees' connections to mass sexual assaults around Cologne last New Year's Eve. Now they are treading carefully as they cover a young woman's murder, allegedly by an Afghan refugee.
- Why Britain has a new official definition of 'anti-Semitism'
The new definition is intended to provide a solid basis for recognizing and stopping anti-Semitic hate crimes.
- First LookSwiss trains now rolling through world's longest rail tunnel
Switzerland's national rail company has begun regular service through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which at 35.4-miles is the world's longest railway tunnel.