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- Could LGBT issues be the bigger takeaway from Obama's snub of Putin?
Russia's 'homosexual propaganda' ban may do far more damage to relations with the US – and the Sochi Olympics – than its grant of asylum to Snowden.
- Poland's art world moves out of the East and into the limelight
Once a haven for contemporary art in communist Europe, Poland is now seeing its arts and artists in vogue.
- Obama cancels summit with Putin. Was Snowden the last straw?
The White House said Russia's grant of asylum to Snowden was a 'factor' in the cancellation, but experts say it was not the only cause.
- Russia seeking Snowden's help on data security
Russia's upper house of parliament is planning to ask former NSA contractor Edward Snowden to advise the country on improving Internet privacy and security.
- Why are Spain and Britain butting heads over Gibraltar?
Tensions between the two have ratcheted up since Gibraltar dumped concrete blocks into the sea in July.
- Bloodhound Gang: US band's crude act with flag earns Russia's wrath
Bloodhound Gang performed recently in Ukraine, where a band member put the Russian flag in his pants. Bloodhound Gang was later assaulted at a Russian airport by a group of self-described 'Cossacks.'
- Slovakia's Roma face new alienation: being walled away
Across the country, communities are building walls nominally to stop crime, but effectively they isolate the Roma, or gypsy, minority.
- Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy's job is safe... for now
Though he may have avoided a confidence vote, critics say Rajoy's alleged involvement in a party scandal could destabilize Spain.
- Anglican Church sets its sights on predatory lenders
But the Church of England initiative to drive payday lenders out of business is drawing scrutiny to its own investments.
- After years of absence, tourists returning to Spain's summer getaways
Tourism to Spain has been on the decline since the economic crisis hit in 2008. This year, numbers appear to be rebounding.
- Russia learned 'nothing new' from Snowden leak...
...but Russia should boost its cybersecurity anyway, says Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
- Francisco Garzon, Spanish train driver, charged but questions remain
Francisco Garzon: While a court has charged the Spanish train driver with involuntary homicide, others are asking why the lives of so many depend on one man.
- After crash, Spanish officials defend lucrative train industry
Spain has pinned its hopes on high-speed rail to diversify its struggling economy.
- Questions about Spain train crash go beyond driver
The driver is the focus of Spain's high-speed passenger train crash investigation. But debate is intensifying about other factors, including lack of fail-safe mechanisms.
- Spanish train crash turns celebratory holidays into period of mourning
The deadly derailment cast a pall over July 25's Feast of St. James and National Galicia Day, festivals that intertwine devotion and parties.
- On eve of holiday, deadly train crash in Santiago shatters Spain
At least 79 people were killed in the derailment of a train carrying tourists and pilgrims to the Galician city.
- Bulgarian protesters ready to shake out government corruption
Unlike the austerity-related protests that toppled the last government in February, the latest protests are about Bulgaria's political system, not money.
- Are Scots keen on the new royal baby? Och aye.
While the nation is voting on independence next year, the British royals retain strong Scottish ties.
- FocusAs Poland's fracking future turns cloudy, so does Europe's
If any European country could have a US-like fracking boom, it's Poland. But optimism has waned.
- FocusA Polish village says 'no' to fracking
When Chevron tried to start exploratory drilling, local farmers moved quickly to stop them.