All Europe
- Stuck in the middle of a war zone on a Donetsk-bound train
As the fighting between government forces and eastern separatists grows more heated, residents find themselves wishing the rebellion had never happened.
- From the Monitor archives: Austria declares war against Serbia
One hundred years ago, the Austro-Hungarian Empire officially declared war against Serbia in response to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand on June 28. It was the first declaration of hostilities in World War I.
- French blogger owes $2,000 in damages for review 'too prominent' on Google
The blogger's critique of a restaurant was so high in Google's search results that it damaged the restaurant's reputation, a French court ruled.
- Is the EU bringing the hammer down on Russia?
The EU is expected to move ahead with heavier, sectoral sanctions against Russia next week. Today it added two Ukrainian rebel groups to its list of sanctioned individuals.
- Putin sends a message? Opposition leaders get prison for staging riots
Human rights advocates say Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Razvozzhayev, each of whom were sentenced Thursday to 4-1/2 years in prison, were railroaded by Russian authorities to deter civil activism.
- Fighter jets shot down: How many planes has Ukraine lost?
Two fighter Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jets were shot down today in the vicinity of the MH17 crash. A timeline of incidents.
- Is US bent on bringing down Russia? Some in Kremlin say yes.
Many leading foreign policy advisers to Putin say that Ukraine is merely an excuse for US-led sanctions, and that Washington is bent on 'regime change' in Russia.
- What really happened to MH17? Russia's media have the answer
From bizarre theories about dead bodies preloaded on MH17 to finger-pointing about the missiles used, Russian media has amplified several dubious claims.
- Did Putin just bring Russia in from the cold?
In a security meeting today, Putin said Russia would try to rein in Ukraine's rebels. He also effectively told media and politicians that the country is not under Western siege – and to stop repeating that claim.
- Bucking EU pressure, France commits to Russian warship delivery
President Hollande says France will deliver at least one of the two helicopter carriers promised to Moscow, to the consternation of EU allies calling for military sanctions against Russia.
- Fighting in Gaza blows ill wind through Paris streets
Paris saw anti-Semitic incidents this weekend amid riots that broke out after a pro-Palestinian march that the government barred went ahead anyway.
- Putin's last chance? World leaders voice outrage over MH17
European Union foreign ministers will meet tomorrow to discuss more sanctions on Russia. Caution on such a move appears to be weakening in the wake of the shooting down of a Malaysian Airlines flight over eastern Ukraine.
- Dutch anger over MH17 crash aftermath could swing EU sanctions
The Netherlands, which holds something of a swing vote in the EU, had argued for caution in sanctioning Russia. But the downing of MH17 killed nearly 200 Dutch citizens – and has hardened attitudes ahead of an EU meeting Tuesday.
- Caught in global storm over MH17, Russia battens down the hatches
Vladimir Putin has few options to deflect the wave of outrage from a world that increasingly sees Russia as responsible for separatist malfeasance in eastern Ukraine.
- Rory McIlroy leads 2014 British Open: Can he bring home Claret Jug?
Rory McIlroy leads the rest of the British Open field by six strokes after the third round. Can Rory McIlroy bring home the Claret Jug on Sunday?
- Malaysia Airlines MH17: Are Ukraine rebels hiding the truth about the crash?
Russia, Britain, and Germany called Saturday for eastern Ukraine rebels to allow international investigators to have access to the crash site of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Will pro-Russian separatists listen?
- British Open 2014 TV schedule: Who to watch Saturday
The field in the pro golf season's third major has been cut down. Which golfers will be around on the weekend at Royal Liverpool to compete for golf's oldest championship?
- MH17 amps up 'he said, she said' in Russian and Ukrainian media
Strange rumors, unsubstantiated claims, and the blame game between Russian and Ukrainian media persists as the world demands answers over MH17.
- UK's talk on Gaza and Israel. Frank and less filtered?
British MPs decry rockets from Hamas but say that's little excuse for Israeli behavior.
- The BUK: Weapon that brought down MH17?
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 is widely believed to have been shot down with the Soviet-era BUK anti-aircraft system – a complex, but still widely used and effective weapon.