All Europe
- First Look'People's Pontiff' denounces quest for physical perfection
Pope Francis said those with disabilities should not be denied receiving the sacrament.
- With vacation options limited, Russians return to Black Sea 'Riviera'
Turkey, Egypt, and other favorite vacation spots are out of reach these days for Russians. But the north coast of the Black Sea, spanning from Crimea to Sochi to Abkhazia, offers an affordable alternative.
- Cover Story'Brexit' vote: a clash over Britain's identity
The vote on whether to leave the European Union pivots on deeper questions about immigration, economic policy, sovereignty, and Britain's place in the world.
- A funny way of bridging the gap between Germans and refugees
Part 7 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.'
- Breakaway state: Abkhazia has friend in Russia, but is that enough?
The statelet, which the world doesn't recognize, has retained its de facto independence from Georgia for years, thanks in large part to Russia's patronage. But many Abkhazians worry about being smothered.
- Novak Djokovic wins French Open, sets half-century record for majors
Novak Djokovic's victory at Roland Garros gives him four major victories in a row. The last man to hold all four major titles simultaneously was Rod Laver in 1969, when he earned a calendar-year Grand Slam.
- Garbine Muguruza takes French Open title from Serena Williams
Garbine Muguruza won her first major trophy and prevented Serena Williams yet again from collecting No. 22, outplaying the defending champion in a 7-5, 6-4 victory at Roland Garros on Saturday.
- Flooding in France: The worst may be over
On Saturday, the water level of the Seine river in Paris slowly started to decrease after reaching its peak overnight. The death toll from the flooding in France has risen to four, officials say.
- Why what's happening in France isn't 'just another French strike'
French unions have been staging rolling protests over a new labor reform law. The public is of two minds on both the reforms and the strikes.
- First LookSyrian refugees help bail out German towns amid massive flooding
Europe has been gripped by some of the heaviest rainfall in decades. In some of the hardest-hit parts of the continent, asylum-seekers are assisting with the cleanup.
- Without jobs, Iberia's youth organize – and reassess what they want
Part 6 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.'
- Slovakia's youth flirt with fascism. A failure of education?
Part 5 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.'
- Severe flooding hits France, Germany as rivers rise above banks
Heavy rains in the region surrounding Paris and Germany's Bavarian state have resulted in the evacuation of thousands and several fatalities.
- Why do Anglicans lean pro-Brexit, while atheists favor 'Remain'?
Though rarely invoked in British politics, religious belief does present correlation with Britons' positions on whether to stay in the European Union.
- Death toll rising among refugees crossing the Mediterranean Sea
The dangerous Mediterranean Sea crossing from Libya to Italy claimed at least 880 lives in the last week.
- Swedish males catch up in gender ratio, as Europe mulls impact of more men
Immigration and healthier lifestyles have contributed to Sweden's sudden male surplus. Analysts disagree on whether the new gender balance will impact Swedish culture, however.
- Sweden stirs debate with women-only swimming, in nod to Muslims
As Muslims become a larger part of Swedish society, some municipal pools are offering women-only swimming to accommodate the new arrivals. But while well intended, the new policy is bumping up against Swedish ideals of equality.
- Sweden welcomed refugees to seaside towns – until the weather got nice
Such cottages helped to accommodate the huge influx of asylum seekers which Sweden welcomed last fall. But now vacationers are returning.
- In Abkhazia, proto-states, non-nations gather for their own soccer World Cup
Somaliland? Nagorno-Karabakh? Quebec? They're all fielding 'national teams' to compete in the CONIFA tournament. For host Abkhazia, it's a rare chance to shine.
- While refugee crisis roils EU, Spain and Portugal eagerly await 'their' Syrians
Despite tough economies and high unemployment, citizens of both countries say they want to help the refugees fleeing Mideast violence for Europe. So far, though, each has only taken in a few score.