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- Spain turns corner, as its recession officially ends
The country's unemployment also dropped for the second straight quarter. But experts warn that the majority of Spaniards will not feel the improvement any time soon.
- Prince George's baptism hints at humbler era for British royals
By the standards of past royal baptisms, today's ceremony for Prince William and Kate's baby is a modest affair. But it is indicative of a broader belt-tightening among the royal family.
- Pope Francis boots Germany's 'Bishop of Bling' from pricey home
The pope expelled Bishop Tebartz-van Elst from his diocese, apparently over the $42 million renovation of his official residence, which has outraged German Catholics.
- NSA revelations give 'Monsieur Kerry' a rockier road in France
A report highlighting vast US spying of French telecom data has made Secretary John Kerry's trip to Paris uncomfortable. But will US-French relations be affected?
- The 'adopted' girl in the Greek Roma camp: Mystery drives hopes, fears of backlash
Police took 'Maria' during a raid of Roma camp. Parents of abducted children are watching the case with interest, though some Roma warn against rushing to judge their embattled community.
- Did police officers lie to get a British minister fired?
New evidence suggests that's just what happened in last year's 'Plebgate' row, in a scandal now tarnishing the Metropolitan Police's reputation.
- Spain's economic crash brings architecture dreams back to earth
Years of grand building projects inspired droves of Spaniards to join the architectural field. But the recession has forced a rethinking of how and why buildings are built.
- France deports schoolgirl mid-field trip, highlighting Roma debate
French police took a 15-year-old girl into custody during a school field trip to deport her and her family, prompting protests as France struggles to deal with its Roma population.
- 'The Fifth Estate': Does it get Assange and WikiLeaks right?
WikiLeaks itself doesn't think so, calling the new movie a 'massive propaganda attack.' Some independent observers say that WikiLeaks has a point.
- Federal minimum wage a step closer to reality... in Germany
Germany's SPD and CDU announced today they would begin talks to form a coalition government – talks that the SPD had predicated on a federal minimum wage law.
- Xenophobes of the world, unite? French, Dutch far-right weigh alliance
France's National Front and the Netherlands' Freedom Party are set to meet next month to discuss a joint anti-EU platform. Can an international alliance of nationalists work?
- Why is 'China White' killing Estonia's Russian speakers?
The Baltic nation has the highest per capita drug-related death toll in the EU, due almost entirely to synthetic opiate fentanyl – which is used primarily by Estonia's Russian-speaking minority.
- Beaten diplomats and 'bad' tulips: Russian-Dutch ties get worse.
The assault of a Dutch diplomat in an apparently homophobic home invasion is just the latest in a series of incidents putting Russia and the Netherlands at odds.
- Crackdown on the 'bank of popes'
Pope Francis has moved quickly to reform the scandal-ridden Vatican bank. The Swiss Guard and ATMs that give instructions in Latin, however, will remain unchanged.
- Merkel's big victory proving a big obstacle in forming German government
Despite having cruised to victory in last month's German elections, Angela Merkel is finding potential coalition partners reluctant to enter government with her.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa still shaking up Poland, 30 years later
Walesa is a controversial figure in Poland today and at odds with Solidarity, the communist-defying trade union he led when he won the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize.
- Franco-fascism on the march in Spain: Is the government doing enough?
Critics say Spain's fascist threat comes not from small groups like those set to march in Barcelona Saturday, but from the radical fringe that is part of Spain's governing Popular Party.
- Edward Snowden back in the limelight? Father, US whistleblowers visit Moscow
The former NSA contractor's father arrived in Moscow, days after a quartet of whistleblowers presented Edward Snowden with a prize for his deeds.
- First pirates, now junkies? Russia to up charges against Greenpeace.
Russian authorities say that some of the 30 activists arrested for trying to board an oil platform will face drug offenses in addition to piracy charges.
- Is UK gearing up for fight over Scottish independence?
Britain's decision to replace its Scottish secretary of state with a more 'combative' minister suggests it is shifting tactics ahead of next year's independence referendum.