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Russia's enemy No. 1? Mystery campaign smears ObamaRussians have long blamed the US for many global problems. But what appears to be an organized and well-funded ad campaign raises the bar.
As Sweden rejects asylum seekers, its illegal economy swellsSwedes are noticing new signs of an underground economy of those who choose to stay on without documentation – and grappling with how to handle the problem in a country long welcoming to refugees.
Russia takes (yet another) look at its 'unpredictable past'A recently opened exhibit introduces the Russia public to a different view of the czars – and shows a strong bias for strong leadership and territorial expansion.
The ExplainerFive questions on Britons' vote of a lifetime on EU membershipPrime Minister David Cameron is making a pitch for Britons to vote in June to remain in the 28-member bloc over the objections of rivals within his ruling party.
Sarkozy probe: Why are the French so blasé about dirty money in politics?The former French president could face trial for illegally financing his 2007 campaign. But such charges – and French indifference to them – are surprisingly common among his political peers.
Challenging Cameron, London mayor joins campaign for 'Brexit'London Mayor Boris Johnson's announcement Sunday makes him the most prominent Conservative Party politician to break ranks with fellow Conservative Prime Minister Cameron's vision of the best course for Britain.
Italy closes route over Brenner mountain pass to defuse WW2 bombTransportation out of the Brenner Pass on the Austrian-Italian border will be stopped Sunday in order to defuse an unexploded bomb dropped during World War II.
Kiev demonstrators attack Russian banks amid protests anniversaryDemonstrators threw rocks through windows at the Kiev offices of Russian banks Alfa Bank and Sberbank amid observances of the second anniversary of the protests that brought down President Viktor Yanukovych.
Why are young Portuguese suddenly having more babies?Recessions usually cause couples to hold off on children. But in 2015, Portugal's birthrate increased for the first time in five years.
Another faction quits Ukraine's governing coalitionThe move by Samopomich leaves the governing coalition with 217 of 450 seats in parliament. The failure to create a new majority coalition may lead to early elections.
'Ruining of a republic'? Thousands protest Kosovo's US-backed leadersProtesters say that EU-brokered talks between Kosovo and Serbia are undermining Kosovo's sovereignty and bolstering corrupt public officials.
Greece opens migrant 'hotspot' centers, putting islanders on edgeInhabitants of Greek islands like Kos say that the new migrant processing centers endanger tourism. European leaders are putting heavy pressure on Greece to stanch the flow of migrants crossing from Turkey.
Pope, Orthodox patriarch hold 'summit' to battle siege of Mideast ChristiansThe Russian Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church hope to overcome a millennium of division to find a way to protect the ancient Christian communities persecuted by groups like Islamic State.
The pope meets the patriarch: Why are Russians skeptical of historic summit?Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill's meeting Friday in Cuba will be the first ever between the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches. But some say that the meeting was made without discussion.
Europe's churches find new spirit from unexpected source: Muslim refugeesThough Protestant and Catholic churches have aided refugees from the Mideast out of altruism, doing so has also ginned up enthusiasm among congregants – and even spurred some refugees to convert.
Seven Spanish spelunkers rescued from cave in FranceOn Wednesday, French authorities rescued seven Spanish spelunkers who had been trapped overnight in a cave in the Pyrenees region.
At least 9 dead after head-on train collision in GermanyAs many as 90 people were injured in the accident early Tuesday morning in the German state of Bavaria.
Amid recession and predatory officials, Russia's small businesses hang onSmall businesses are a small part of Russia's oligarch-dominated economy. But despite the headwinds they face – and the instability they could bring to the current order – they are showing resilience amid the downturn.
Months after Paris attack, new surveillance regime emerges in EuropeFrom more closely monitoring Europeans' travel plans to examining Internet traffic, European officials and law enforcement agencies are pushing for more surveillance measures to track potential terrorists.
Italy's box office smash holds up mirror to nation's worst habits'Quo Vado?' has made more money at the box office than any previous movie by poking fun at Italians' perennial affinity for cushy public-sector jobs.
