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Cameron sweeps to unexpected triumph in British electionAs a result, Labor leader Ed Milibrand and Liberal Democratic head Nick Clegg both stepped down from their respective posts.
Moscow's Victory Day: Russians riled by West's boycottThe Kremlin may use the pomp and circumstance of the annual celebration to improve its own image. But the day is also dear to average Russians – who see Western leaders' decision to stay away as offensive.
From the Monitor Archives: RMS Lusitania sunk by German U-boatMore than 1,100 people – including 120 Americans – died when the British oceanliner Lusitania was torpedoed off the coast of Ireland, 100 years ago today. The incident was a key event in eventually drawing the US into WWI.
UK vote: A lackluster election that could transform a nationBrits finally went to the polls today, after a long campaign marked by frustration with mainstream parties and growth on the fringe. But despite low public enthusiasm, this election could be a major turning point for the UK.
Rome airport slowly reopens after 'very violent' terminal fireA police source told Reuters there was no indication that the fire was the result of arson, but an investigation was continuing.
UK economy is rebounding. Why isn't Cameron benefiting?After five years of austerity, Britain's economic growth is twice the EU average, its budget deficits have been slashed, and its unemployment is the lowest in years. But David Cameron's reelection is nonetheless uncertain.
Germanwings crash co-pilot practiced slow descent before, report findsAuthorities are still puzzling over why co-pilot Andreas Lubitz sent the Barcelona-to-Dusseldorf flight straight into the French Alps on March 24, killing all 150 people on board.
Moments from safety, migrants die trying to reach EuropeDramatic footage shot aboard a Maltese freighter showed the weekend rescue of more than 100 West Africans aboard the flimsy boat off the coast of Libya. At least five migrants died.
To battle racism, Roma scale Europe's ivory towerEven in the vaunted halls of higher learning, Europe's Roma minority is subject to flagrant prejudices. Now activists are trying to equip them to fight back via graduate-level education.
UK election hopefuls make last dash to convert undecided votersPolls put the Conservative and Labour parties neck-and-neck, with less than 48 hours to go until the election.
Britain's newborn princess' name evokes British royal historyPrince William and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, on Monday announced the name they picked for Britain's newborn princess: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
On becalmed sea, Italy rescues nearly 4,000 migrants in 24 hoursItaly's coast guard reported that more boats have begun sailing from North Africa as the crossing is smoother. The rescues took place over the course of one day and involved many vessels.
French ship rescues 217 migrants off Libya coastOn Saturday, the French patrol ship turned the rescued migrants and the suspected people smugglers over to the Italian authorities.
It's a girl! Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to princessThe name of the newborn wasn't expected to be announced immediately, but Alice and Charlotte are the clear favorites among bet takers.
- Why are proud Hungarians mastering English? Simple pragmatism.
Hungarians and other Central Europeans are mastering English at a much greater clip than many of their continental peers, in part due to a lack of 'lingual baggage' over learning another language.
Witches Night: Crone-burning season comes to the Czech RepublicCzechs, like much of northern Europe, celebrated the end-of-winter festival Thursday night with Halloween dress code and 4th of July fare.
Turkish police use tear gas, water cannon on May Day protestersIstanbul police said that nearly 140 people had been detained, although activists said the number was nearly double that.
Pampered pensioners vs. lazy youth? European battle comes to UK electionsAs party leaders debate government spending ahead of the May 7 vote, some argue pensioners are being overprotected to the detriment of unemployed youth.
German police arrest pair in Islamist terror plotLocal media reported police found explosives, material for making bombs, an assault rifle and ammunition at their home near Frankfurt.
How a hidden past changed an anti-Semitic leader into a Jewish seekerThree years ago, Csanád Szegedi was part of Hungary's far-right Jobbik party, a bloc often accused of anti-Semitism. That changed when he learned his family's secret.
