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French police identify one of the assailants in Paris attacksFrench police have identified one of the assailants in the Paris terrorist attacks as Ismael Omar Mostefai, a 29-year-old French national and one of the gunmen who blew himself up in a Paris concert hall.
In aftermath of Paris attacks, how much security is enough?Despite Friday's attacks that killed 129 people, many in Europe are hesitant to adopt a 'whatever it takes' mentality that could step on cherished freedoms.
How Paris attacks may complicate Europe's debate over migrantsOne of the assailants in the Paris attacks may have entered Europe with Syrian refugees, further complicating a controversial debate over Europe's immigration policy.
Germany snags possible suspect in Paris attacksA man was arrested on Nov. 5 in Germany after police found eight machine guns, several handguns and explosives in his VW Golf. He was driving to Paris.
Attacks in Paris: In face of mass tragedy, French summon spirit of communityCoordinated attacks at six sites killed at least 129 people Friday night, putting Paris under siege. Parisians quickly moved to help each other, opening their homes and businesses as shelter.
Multiple Paris attacks: Hollande declares state of emergency, closes borderAt least 100 people died in shootings and explosions at multiple sites around Paris on Friday, many of them in a popular concert hall where patrons were taken hostage, police and medical officials said.
First LookWhy France demanded to serve wine at meal with Iran's leaderIranian President Hassan Rohani requested a halal menu, which customarily means no alcohol. But France was unwilling to break with the tradition of serving French wine at official state lunches and dinners.
Putin calls for investigation of Russian doping allegationsIn the midst of allegations of state-sponsored doping, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he wants an internal investigation.
First LookWhy Syrians are paying top dollar for children's bikes in RussiaA loophole of Norwegian and Russian regulation has Syrian refugees pedaling across the border.
First LookBoycott-ish? Why EU will label Israeli products made in settlementsIsrael says the labels are 'discriminatory' and could imperil peace talks with Palestinians. European officials say new label is a technical change after Britain, Belgium, and Denmark began labeling settlement-produced products.
Former soldier arrested over Northern Ireland's 'Bloody Sunday' killingsThe arrest of an ex-soldier Tuesday over the 1972 "Bloody Sunday" killings is the first in a renewed investigation announced by Northern Irish police in 2012.
Cameron's EU demands: Are they enough to appease euroskeptics?The British prime minister said on Tuesday that the European Union should be reformed to 'operate with the flexibility of a network, not the rigidity of a bloc.'
First LookRussian doping scandal: What are the charges?Russia is accused of a state-sponsored doping of its athletes in a new report. Could Russia be banned from the 2016 Olympics?
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Russia cheated on track and field doping tests, world body reportsThe World Anti-Doping Agency believes the Russian federal intelligence service was involved, as recently as the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Leaving their mark: Tourists put Berlin Wall at riskTourists have been defacing the barricade-turned-attraction with graffiti and stealing chunks of the wall. But instances of visitors putting historical sites at risk is not new.
Defiant Catalonia lawmakers vote to start secession from SpainThe resolution calls for creating a roadmap for independence by 2017. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy denounced the region's vote as 'an act of provocation.'
From England's pews, a quiet abolitionist finds his voice on slaveryA collaboration between Catholic churches and police officers holds promise for British efforts to combat trafficking, and is being adopted in other countries. Part 3 in a series on solutions to freeing victims of labor trafficking around the globe.
In Sweden, refugee crisis triggers an odd side effect: a teacher shortageTens of thousands of school-age refugees, many who came to Sweden unaccompanied, are putting stress on Sweden's already stretched education system.
As US, UK point at 'bomb' in Sinai plane crash, Russia takes cooler approachBritish statements and US intelligence leaks are pointing toward the possibility of a bomb downing a Russian plane over Egypt. That wouldn't bode well for Kremlin participation in Syria.
