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Behind British brouhaha over 'Trotsky tots,' effort to get parents in politicsLabour's 'Momentum Kids' daycare project has been lambasted in the press for trying to indoctrinate kindergartners. But proponents see a way to help alleviate parents' workload so that they can be more active politically.
First LookAre the Olympics a 'white elephant'? Rome's mayor opposes bid for the GamesMayor Virginia Raggi joins a number of cities declining a chance to host the prestigious event due to high costs and debt loads for host cities.
First LookThink you're spy material? Britain's MI6 is hiringThe head of Britain's intelligence service made a rare public appearance in Washington, D.C., this week, where he commented on new challenges faced by the agency.
First LookLondon house prices set to fall: Is this the 'Brexit effect'?Prices appear threatened by uncertainty following the Brexit vote, as many companies are now uncertain where their headquarters will be. The real estate agency Savills says the Central London market should rebound over the long term.
Could Central European countries veto Brexit?Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic would veto any deal where Britain could access the EU market but their citizens could not work in the UK. How much influence do these states have?
How do you clean up Europe's 'most corrupt country'?The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has been in operation for nine months and launched more than 200 criminal cases to address the country's rampant corruption. But the problem remains intractable.
Why the Kremlin's big win in Russian elections may not be a victoryUnited Russia came away Sunday with a landslide victory. But voter apathy, even in more anti-establishment regions like Sverdlovsk, may be the biggest factor in the pro-Putin party's win.
First LookRejecting migrant policy, Berlin voters deal blow to Merkel's partyAngela Merkel said she accepted some responsibility for her party's poor performance in a Berlin state election, in which voters rejected the German Chancellor's open-door refugee policy.
First LookStill under state of emergency, Paris commemorates terror victimsParisians held a ceremony to commemorate all victims of terror attacks, including those last year in Paris and in July in Nice, as the country remains under a state of emergency.
First LookAhead of UN summit, Theresa May urges more control over migrant crisisBritish Prime Minister May's arguments will differ from those of President Obama, who is expected to announce new commitments from world leaders to assist refugees.
- First LookPro-Putin party wins big in Russian elections
The pro-Kremlin United Russia party has taken three-fourths of the seats in the country's legislature, a huge gain for a party that already holds a strong majority.
Violations claims growing in Russian national electionElection monitoring group Golos had received over 1,300 complaints by late Sunday afternoon. Government officials are hoping to avoid a repeat of 2011, when perceptions of an unfair election led to large and persistent protests.
Anti-refugee party's successes bring the right into Germany's mainstreamRunning against Angela Merkel's relatively permissive policy on refugees, the Alternative for Germany party is making gains in state elections and breaking a long-standing postwar taboo.
First LookSwedish court upholds arrest warrant for Julian AssangeA Swedish appeals court Friday dismissed a request by lawyers for Julian Assange to have prosecutors drop a rape investigation from 2010. The WikiLeaks founder has avoided extradition to Sweden by seeking shelter in the Ecuadorean Embassy in London since 2012.
Russia goes to the polls. How much change can elections bring?Putin's approval ratings remain sky high, and no candidate in Sunday's Duma elections is going to criticize him. But some say there's room still to challenge the ruling United Russia party.
Should the Muslim veil be verboten? Germany debates.A proposal to ban face coverings in places such as schools or behind the wheel is broadly popular among Germans. But Muslims worry it would have little benefit, and would only widen divisions in German society.
Does the European Union need a common military force?In his first post-Brexit annual state of the union address, EU Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker proposed the creation of a permanent headquarters, with the eventual aim of developing a common European Union military force.
First LookHow European Commission president plans to keep the EU togetherJean-Claude Juncker made a pitch on Wednesday for the bloc's continued durability, pointing to an investment fund that could help finance infrastructure projects in a post-Brexit era.
First LookAs David Cameron exits politics, what legacy does he leave behind?Britain's former prime minister stepped down from his seat in Parliament on Monday, only weeks after leaving the United Kingdom's top job.
In Madrid, the largest-ever bullfighting protestThe largest anti-bullfighting protest to date took place on the streets of Madrid, Spain on Saturday. The tradition seems to be on the decline after centuries of popularity in the country.
