All Europe
- Apprentice: Warlord Edition? Chechen strongman takes reality TV turn
On the show, 16 candidates from across Russia compete for a spot on the staff of Ramzan Kadyrov, Chechnya's flamboyant but iron-fisted leader.
- In all-night party in Paris, signs of globe's anxious wait for US vote result
At a town hall event, people debate democracy and watch newscasts as well as US political movies. Outside, hundreds wait patiently in the rain to join in, contradicting YouGov data that suggested low French interest in the vote.
- Hungary’s parliament rejects migrant block – but is it a win for refugees?
Anti-migrant sentiment in Hungary persists, but analysts say the country is split on how to remedy these feelings.
- First LookSwedish prosecutors say Julian Assange questioning set for Nov. 14
Swedish prosecutors have confirmed that they will interview WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the Ecuadorean embassy about a 2010 rape allegation.
- First LookWere Russian nationalists behind a coup attempt in Montenegro?
Montenegro's chief special prosecutor said Sunday that Russian nationalists were behind a coup attempt and a plot to kill the country's prime minister because of his government’s bid to join NATO.
- FocusAs demand for secularism grows in France, believers push back at work
France has been stepping up its enforced secularism amid fears of Muslim immigration and terrorism, but that seems to be stirring more expression of religion in the workplace.
- First LookLondon braces for Million Mask March
The annual Million Mask March organized by activist collective Anonymous UK is set to begin Saturday night with some 20,000 people expected to take to the streets.
- Despite military successes, Russia's main goal in Syria remains elusive
While Russian and Syrian forces are set for a major offensive on Aleppo after the end of today's cease-fire, the potential military success is overshadowed by the Kremlin's inability to return to superpower-style dealing with the US.
- In Brussels, a taste of 'Trumpified' speech from one of EU's own
Günther Oettinger, an EU commissioner, disparaged the Chinese and others in a recent speech. But a reprimand from the German government has not been forthcoming.
- As Europe's youth movements falter, its grayer ones are winning
Though expected to be a big winner in Iceland's elections on Sunday, the youth-driven Pirate Party only came in third. That continues a trend across Europe of youth-powered movements underperforming.
- Why British spy chief is worried about Russian hackers
In the first newspaper interview with an incumbent head of MI5, Andrew Parker talked about his concerns about aggressive Russian foreign policy, Edward Snowden, and potential terrorist attacks against Britain.
- Embrace of 'eco' ethos brings new life to a French village
By adopting environmentally friendly policies and promoting organic ventures, the village of St.-Pierre-de-Frugie has lured urbanites back to the countryside, reversing the trend of last century.
- First LookDutch anti-Islam crusader Geert Wilders boycotts hate-speech trial
Geert Wilders, the Dutch lawmaker who has opposed what he views as the Islamization of his country, has refused to attend the opening of his hate-speech trial.
- Pope Francis visits Sweden to mend a nearly 500-year-old schism
Almost 500 years after Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation, Pope Francis is trying to mend the divide between the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches.
- First LookIs ISIS responsible for stabbing a German teen?
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a fatal stabbing that left one Hamburg teen dead earlier this month. Links between the group and the attack aren't entirely clear, but have stoked fears of lone-wolf terrorism.
- First LookIceland's Pirate Party wins seats, but stops short of taking country's helm
The anti-establishment party lost some appeal as some Icelanders wondered if the Pirates were ready to lead the Scandinavian country.
- First Look6.6 magnitude quake strikes an already shaken central Italy
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Italy on Sunday morning, the worst to hit the country in more than three decades.
- Could embracing migrants help solve Italian villages' aging problem?
In Italy's south, villages are aging quickly as youth move away for better jobs. But some are finding new life by hosting refugees from the Middle East and Africa.
- Do 1,500 child refugees from France's 'Jungle' have a future in Britain?
After the Calais refugee camp was razed this week, French president Hollande asked Britain to help relocate 1,500 children who called the so-called 'Jungle' home. The government has so far refused, but the move may be more popular with Britons.
- Iceland’s Pirate Party edges toward parliamentary majority
For months, polling data has been showing a Pirate victory in Iceland, where voters are still smarting from the 2008 economic crash and deeply distrustful of government.