All Europe
Is EU in decline? Ever-closer Finland and Estonia beg to differ.While doomsayers warn about the bloc's future, the European Union has proven a key catalyst in helping Estonia and Finland become even closer partners, both politically and economically.
Russian polling agency is victim as Kremlin opts to shoot the messengerJust ahead of elections, bad news about support for the ruling party likely was seen as posing a threat.
First LookWhy Britain, France are building a wall in Calais to keep out migrantsBritain and France announced a joint deal to spend $23 million on securing the border between the French port city of Calais and the land and sea routes to Britain, as migrants seeking a better life in Britain overwhelm the French city.
First LookWhy German chancellor Angela Merkel is on the defensiveAngela Merkel's party suffered a humiliating defeat in her home state earlier this week against the insurgent AfD, a far-right party fueled by anti-immigration sentiments.
Can Germany's Merkel win back voters' trust without abandoning refugees?German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who acknowledged that her strong stance supporting refugees cost her party seats in the weekend's regional election, vowed to win back voter trust without compromising her now year-old policy.
Protesters, seeking migrant camp closure, block Calais roadsThe action appeared to pay off as the region's top state official reassured the huge, makeshift camp would be dismantled.
German conservatives divided over answer to state election routIn a rare, self-critical reflection over a state election defeat, Merkel insisted that her decision to open the gate for refugees last year was right.
Should Britons get a 'redo' on Brexit? Millions push for second referendumWhen the petition first surfaced, observers said the possibility of another vote was 'unimaginable.' But on Monday, British lawmakers agreed to debate a second referendum.
Opposite Poles: Why political middle ground is disappearing in PolandSince the conservative Law and Justice party came to power last year, Polish politics have become extremely polarized – to the point that it is tearing apart families and friendships.
German upset: Anti-immigrant party beats Merkel in her home districtMerkel's approval rating has plunged to a five-year low of 45 percent, down from 67 percent a year ago.
First LookScotland revives independence bid in wake of Brexit voteThe majority of Scottish voters voted to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum, putting it at odds with England, where the majority voted to leave.
As kids go back to school in Russia, much debate over what to teachRussian schools have radically changed since the Soviet era, often for the better. But the shape of Russian education policy is still largely undecided.
Why transatlantic trade deal faces stiffening wind from EuropeWith elections looming around Europe, some politicians are calling for fresh trade talks as public concerns grow that TTIP puts corporate interests above citizens' rights.
Uzbek president's failing health raises Islamist worriesAutocratic President Islam Karimov has ruled Uzbekistan for more than two decades. But public reports he has suffered a debilitating illness raise the possibility of a succession battle, complicated by Uzbekistan's own Islamist insurgency.
French government convenes Muslim leaders for talks on 'French-style Islam'Recent furor over burkini bans and terror attacks has heightened debates about accommodating France's Muslim community within the country's tradition of secularism.
Day of mourning for Italy's quake victims, and a call for 'courage''Do not lose courage,' Bishop D'Ercole sat at a state funeral Saturday. 'Only together can we rebuild our houses and our churches. Together, above all, we will be able to restore life to our communities.'
First LookWhy French court rejected the burkini banFrance's highest administrative court says French towns do not have the right to ban the now-controversial burkini, a modest bathing suit preferred by some Muslim women.
France's arms industry on defense after sub data leak, UN criticismThough the arms business is booming in France, it is doing so by selling to human-rights violators – drawing the ire of the UN. A separate leak of submarine data also has potential clients questioning France's reliability.
French PM defends burkini ban but some in cabinet waryPrime Minister Valls says France was locked in a "battle of cultures" and that the full-body swimsuit symbolized the enslavement of women.
Italy quake toll hits 250 as rescuers search flattened townsThe 6.2 magnitude quake struck a cluster of mountain communities east of Rome early on Wednesday.
