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At French priest's funeral, leaders affirm faith in fight with terrorDuring the funeral for a Roman Catholic priest killed at the altar by militants, French religious leaders again insisted that an attack on a church would not sow the division intended by ISIS-linked attackers.
Model for prosperity? Russian republic climbs out of backwater status.Ethnically mixed Tatarstan once declared independence from Moscow. But it now receives billions in investment and will be a host city for 2018's FIFA Soccer World Cup.
First LookWhy Pope Francis won't link Islam with terrorismThe pope said Sunday that identifying Islam with violence is 'not right and not true,' as there is 'always a little fundamentalist group' in every religion.
Why was a Russian helicopter shot down in Syria?Five people were killed when a Russian helicopter was shot down in rebel territory in Syria on Monday.
How the British public saved (a portrait of) the queenA national fundraising effort ensured that an iconic British portrait of Queen Elizabeth I wasn't sold outside of the country – instead it will be put on public display.
First LookPope's silent plea from Auschwitz: 'Lord, forgive so much cruelty'The visit on Friday was a private and somber one for the Argentine Pope.
Why the Kremlin might not be the fan of Trump that it's said to beWhether or not Trump truly was asking Russia to step into the US presidential campaign by releasing Hillary Clinton's emails, Russia has reason to doubt whether he would be a friend.
After – or despite – a violent week, Germany still turns to MerkelPopulists have tried to gain political footing over a threat they say was magnified by the chancellor’s 'open door' refugee policy. But many say that Merkel might actually gain politically after the attacks.
French officials identify second militant in church attackAbdel-Malik Nabil Petitjean was already on a special watch list monitored by French authorities. Recent Islamic State propaganda has encouraged Western recruits in particular to remain home and carry out attacks.
In Corsica, an effort to revitalize the local language – and a national identityPart 14 of Who is 'Europe'?, a weekly series on how European natives and residents are responding to pressures from terrorism, migration, nationalism, and the 'European project.'
Polish party buoys Catholic church – but not the pope's visionPope Francis is in Poland to celebrate World Youth Day. The very conservative ruling party has been supportive of the church, but diverges sharply from key parts of the reformist pope's message.
A British official rants against Prince George. Was that appropriate?William and Kate's son has just celebrated his third birthday, but photos of the young prince have become the subject of internet debate – a reality that may be par for the course for a royal in the digital age.
In the middle of the Baltic Sea, a paradise for peacemakersThe Aland Islands were once contested by Finland and Sweden, their immediate neighbors. But the dispute's peaceful resolution has worked so well that Aland now serves as an example to other cultural conflicts.
French president says ISIS was behind attack on Normandy priestThe Vatican expressed shock over the "barbarous killing" in a church in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France.
First LookBritish PM Theresa May visits Belfast to ease Brexit worriesBritish Prime Minister Theresa May visited Belfast on Monday to address concerns about Britain's vote to exit the European Union, a decision that the majority of those in Northern Ireland opposed.
Syrian asylum seeker blows himself up in Germany, wounding 12Sunday's attack, outside a music festival, was the fourth to shake Germany in a week – three of the attacks were carried out by recent immigrants.
IOC leaders stop short of complete ban on Russians from RioThe IOC rejected calls from the World Anti-Doping Agency and many other anti-doping bodies to exclude the entire Russian Olympic team following allegations of state-sponsored cheating.
Massive delays stall England-to-France vehicle trafficThe delays in Channel crossings come at the start of the British holiday season, when tens of thousands of vacationers head to continental Europe.
Authorities: Munich shooter planned attack for a yearBavarian investigator Robert Heimberger said the shooter visited the site of a previous school shooting in the German town of Winnenden and took photographs last year.
Munich attack: Germans voice fresh concerns over mass shooting threatsPeople visiting a memorial to the nine people who were killed Friday say they are worried about large gatherings now, even though they were relieved the attack appears not to be linked to Islamic terrorism.
