All Europe
- How Boris Johnson flip-flopped on Brexit
Britain's foreign secretary wrote an unpublished column against leaving the European Union. Johnson says he penned the piece to clarify his thoughts on the issue.
- At odds but bound together, Europe and Russia struggle over Syria
The war of words over Syria – including accusations of Russian war crimes in Aleppo – has relations between Moscow and Brussels at their worst in years. But both sides recognize that nothing can be done without the other.
- First LookPicking EU over UK? Scotland may offer post-Brexit bid at independence
Scottish voters rejected the Brexit referendum in June, when the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
- First LookMarmite shortage: Why Brexit just got real for Britons
The grocery chain Tesco is at odds with Unilever over price hikes in consumer goods, leading Tesco to stop stocking some items. The drop in the pound means imported goods are nearly a fifth more expensive.
- First LookWhy lawyers for Salah Abdeslam, last Paris bomber, have dropped the case
Salah Abdeslam is being held in solitary confinement, under round-the-clock surveillance. He refuses to speak.
- First LookHow much of a say will Labour have in Brexit negotiations?
Prime Minister Theresa May has acceded to a Labour demand for Parliamentary debate on Brexit plans, including a list of 170 questions. But her government won't hold a formal vote before invoking Article 50.
- Warming Russia-Turkey relations send a chill through Ukraine
A joint natural gas pipeline, announced Monday, would help Turkey become an energy hub and give Russia a way to cut out Ukraine from gas exports to the EU.
- Nobel Peace Prize targets 'pure peace process' in award to Colombia's Santos
The committee based its decision on the Colombian president’s 'resolute efforts' to end the country’s more than 50-year-long civil war.
- Lawmaker from fractious UKIP hospitalized after party clash
Steven Woolfe lost consciousness after clashing with another lawmaker Thursday morning during a meeting of party lawmakers in France.
- Britain's plans for immigration crackdown prompts backlash
Britain's new government is planning on instituting a series of new measures aimed at immigrants in the country illegally, as well as businesses who hire foreign-born workers.
- A very French reason for going to the opera: to get a better job
Knowledge of arts and culture is key to succeeding in the French business world, but many young people are priced out of the opportunity to participate in the arts. The Paris Opera is trying to remedy that by offering 10-euro tickets to its premieres.
- First LookPolish lawmakers defeat proposal to further limit abortion
After thousands of women took to the streets to protest, the legislature rejected the proposal by a 352-58 vote on Thursday.
- After mass protests, Poland won't back total abortion ban
The decision appeared to doom an effort to add further limits to what is already one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws.
- Belgium investigate police stabbing as possible terror attack
One officer was stabbed in the neck and another in the stomach. Brussels is on high alert after bombings in March killed 32 people at the city's airport and in a subway carriage.
- Call of the Urals? German transplant to Russia finds the adventure of his life.
Stefan Semken closed a business in Bremen 15 years ago. Today he and his Russian wife introduce tourists to the 'real' Russia in a formerly closed military industrial region.
- In Serbia, migrants march in protest toward Hungary border
More than 6,000 migrants are stuck in Serbia after Hungary this summer introduced strict border controls.
- First LookAngela Merkel faces protests on anniversary of German reunification
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's visit to Dresden to mark the 26th anniversary of reunification drew protests from far-right nationalists who oppose her policy of welcoming refugees.
- Putin cancels US plutonium disposal program, reflecting widening rift
Russian President Vladimir Putin has canceled a deal aimed at reducing weapons-grade plutonium stockpiles of both the US and Russia. The move is expected to strain the already-tense relations between the two countries.
- First LookPound falls against dollar after May gives Brexit timetable
Pound falls against dollar: British Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans to trigger the Brexit process by March 2017. Global stock markets show an unstable pound sterling in the face of economic uncertainty.
- First LookWomen in Poland stage strike, protests against abortion ban
Donning black and taking to Poland's streets, women boycotted their jobs and classes Monday to protest a proposal for a total ban on abortion.