All Europe
- More women in the boardroom? Europe considers forcing the issue.
Gender quotas are receiving increased attention – and dividing governments – across Europe.
- Ireland allows abortion for first time, but at political cost
Despite broad support for the law in parliament, the debate opened up cracks within several parties.
- Despite fiery all-night debate, Ireland's abortion bill inches toward law
Passage of the bill, which would legalize abortion in Ireland for the first time, looks all but assured.
- Is Britain's Labour party shedding its labor ties?
Party leader Ed Miliband today proposed altering Labour's relationship with its old allies.
- From Greece to Germany, Europeans see government failing on corruption
According to a new report, the eurocrisis has pushed faith in government below the global average.
- Madrid's mega-casino dilemma: more smoking for more jobs?
The government seems willing to grant a smoking-ban exception to a Madrid casino – and Spaniards are upset.
- Does Andy Murray's Wimbledon win boost Scottish independence?
Probably not. But it's not as remote a connection as you might think.
- Will US-EU trade talks spur growth - or show globalization's limits?
Negotiations over what would be the world's largest free trade deal begin today in Washington.
- After slapping US, France finds itself in spotlight for spying
Reports says that several EU nations are engaged in surveillance programs similar to PRISM.
- As Britain grapples with austerity, baby boomers feel the heat
There is a growing consensus in Britain that it is prosperous pensioners' turn to feel a little pain.
- As election nears, popular opposition leader arrested in Russia
The Kremlin says Yaroslavl Mayor Yevgeny Urlashov solicited a massive bribe. He says he's being targeted for his anti-establishment views.
- FocusCan Europe shoulder its military burden on its own?
As the US turns to Asia, pressure is rising on the EU to police itself, North Africa, and the Mideast.
- FocusAs Britain's military shrinks, US concerns grow
The US has long relied on UK military support in foreign campaigns. But can that last much longer?
- Merkel under fire as Germany seethes over NSA spying
With September elections looming, German opposition members are asking: What did the chancellor know, and when did she know it?
- What's a royal baby worth? To the British economy, $376 million.
Retailers in Britain are expecting sales to spike when the new heir to the throne is born this month.
- Has Putin changed his mind on hosting Snowden?
The Russian president has told Edward Snowden he can stay – but only if he stops hurting 'our American partners.'
- Russia's 'majoritarian' crackdown on minorities rolls on with new anti-gay law
The anti-LGBT law Putin signed today is just the latest move to rein in 'aggressive minorities.'
- The Atlantic Axis express? Spain, Portugal launch new train.
A faster train service between Porto and Vigo debuts today. Locals hope it will help unite the region.
- Vatican turns its sights on alleged cash-smuggling priest
A Vatican accountant questioned today about a money-smuggling plot says he was simply helping friends.
- Tour de France perseveres through 100 years of wars, doping, and hooliganism
The century-old cycling race remains popular in France, even after the Lance Armstrong era.