All Europe
- Romney visit: 'Poland stands as defender of freedom'
Mitt Romney was received by crowds of cheering Poles, but critics denounce American disregard for Polish war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- At end of rocky Europe tour, Romney visits Poland
Mitt Romney hopes to capitalize on Polish disappointment with the Obama administration, after cancellation of missile shield plans in 2009. Will he capture the Polish-American vote?
- British youth seek farmland, as beef prices rise
Rising commodity prices are boosting the British farming industry, attracting young farmers to enter the profession.
- Eurozone crisis: will Spain's youth exodus weaken economy?
Preliminary data show that the number of young Spaniards emigrating in search of better jobs has nearly doubled since 2010. Some say the experience they get could ultimately benefit Spain.
- Bonuses for bureaucrats who help Brits off welfare
In a major push to reduce welfare rolls, the UK is offering local authorities bonuses for meeting specific targets, from reducing truancy to helping individuals find jobs.
- Conservatives of a feather? Romney meets with British PM Cameron
US presidential candidate Mitt Romney is meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron today. They represent right-wing parties that were once close but have since drifted apart.
- WikiLeaks: Famous Spanish judge to defend Assange against 'American scheme'
Julian Assange hired human rights champion Baltazar Garzón to defend his case in court.
- After 20-year battle, protests over Italian high-speed train derail
Farmers lost the battle against a high-speed train they see as serving the economic interests of the Italian elite and causing harm to the environment.
- Spain's borrowing costs soar. Bailout needed?
As interest rates soar and investors distrust Spain's creditworthiness in the short term, the country faces a sovereign bailout.
- Pay up or weigh anchor? Italy's yacht owners feel the tax collector's heat
The Italian government is targeting yacht owners in a crackdown on tax evasion. Is that why marinas are emptying out?
- A year after Breivik's massacre, Norway tightens antiterror laws
Norway's prime minister tells the Monitor that, despite the new laws, the country will maintain its open and democratic character.
- Attacks target voices of moderate Islam in central Russia
Attacks in Russia's Tatarstan republic today killed one Muslim cleric and seriously wounded a second, underscoring a rising threat to a moderate brand of Islam.
- Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran?
Israel's prime minister accuses Iran of attacking a busload of tourists in Bulgaria, a popular destination for Israelis.
- An Olympic 'truce' on the tough streets of East London
Young people in a rough London borough use peacebuilding techniques to curb local violence.
- As blast rattles Syrian regime, defecting general reemerges in France
Gen. Manaf Tlass, a former member of Assad's inner circle, called yesterday for a 'constructive transition' from Syria's regime, which is reeling from the assassination of several ministers.
- Russia and the West lock horns over Syria
President Putin offered no indication that Russia will support a UN Security Council resolution backed by the US, Britain, and France that would open the door for military intervention.
- Olympic 'shambles'? Security firm's guard shortage draws ire ahead of Games
The head of the private security firm G4S apologized today for falling short of the numbers needed to secure the Olympic Games. The government is turning to soldiers and extra police.
- Syria conflict: Is the West 'blackmailing' Russia to pass UN resolution?
The Russian foreign minister claims the West is threatening not to renew a UN observer mission in Syria if Russia doesn't vote for a resolution that could lead to military intervention.
- US ruling reopens old 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland
A Boston College research project meant to collect testimony about Troubles-era crimes may now be a political time-bomb for Northern Ireland, thanks to a federal appeals court ruling.
- Evidence exists to bring Syria war-crimes case: French diplomat
France's top human rights diplomat says 'the raw material is there' in the Syria conflict to refer case to the International Criminal Court at The Hague.