All Europe
- Hostage crisis: Energy needs ensnare Europe in the Sahara
The hostage situation has highlighted the precarious situation of energy production in Algeria, which is Europe's third-largest natural gas producer but is also home to an Islamic insurgency.
- Europe backs French Mali mission with strong words, modest means
European backing of France appears to be holding steady after hostages were reportedly killed at a gas field in the region. But the support is a far cry from the coalition that toppled Qaddafi.
- Does top mobster's murder signal a return to Russian mob wars?
Organized crime boss Aslan Usoyan was shot in broad daylight in Moscow yesterday, leading some to ask if Russia's notorious mafias are reemerging on Russian streets.
- Could Britain move away from EU and toward the Commonwealth?
On the eve of Cameron's speech about Britain's relations with Europe, some Conservatives are pushing for greater ties with the British Commonwealth, which includes Canada and India.
- Russia sets its sights on the moon - again
Russia is beginning a new series of missions to the moon – likely an effort to overcome a slew of space setbacks in recent years by setting its sights on more fail-proof endeavors.
- Inuit Greenlanders face chilly life in Denmark
Denmark's nearly 20,000 inhabitants of Inuit descent face broad misunderstandings and culture shock in their Nordic home, despite being full citizens of the country.
- Should 'good' hackers be protected by law?
A Dutch MP who brought to light a security gap on a medical site is himself being accused of hacking crimes, pulling him into an ongoing debate in the Netherlands over 'ethical hacking.'
- 'Red October' malware found snooping on Russian state networks
Russian Internet security firm Kaspersky Labs reports that the newly discovered 'Red October' malware has infected servers worldwide, but Russia and other former Soviet states are the worst hit.
- French government unfazed by massive anti-gay marriage protest
Demonstrators converged on the Eiffel Tower Sunday to decry a proposed law allowing gay couples in France to marry and adopt, but the legislation is expected to pass Parliament easily.
- French public backs Mali intervention, but for how long?
Experts say that while President Hollande's decision to send troops to Mali has been backed across the political spectrum, the public could sour if the campaign's initial successes don't last.
- Kate, William, and baby make three: Do you know the youngest British royals? A quiz.
The British palace announced that Kate and William are expecting their first baby in July. How well do you know the youngest generation (soon to be generations) of British royals? Take our quiz.