All Europe
- Israel and Russia: Trade and restive Arab world outweigh differences on Iran
As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Israel, burgeoning technology cooperation and a shared concern about Islamic extremism seem to be overtaking a history of poor relations.
- Modern city rises up out of Siberia's oil-rich peat bogs
The 'national district' of Khanti-Mansiysk, located in remote western Siberia, illustrates an ambitious effort by the Kremlin to modernize Soviet-era outposts, often with local oil revenue.
- Italy's modern-day conqueror falters under weight of eurozone crisis
Mario Monti, who was heralded as the answer to Italy's myriad problems when he was appointed to the presidency, has run into endless obstacles, and public confidence in him is waning.
- With Germany finally on board, EU can now go beyond just cuts
After weeks of pressure from other EU members, German Chancellor Merkel relented on her austerity-only prescription and acquiesced to a stimulus package for the eurozone crisis.
- Stranger than fiction: Germany-Greece eurocrisis invades the soccer pitch
The political loggerheads between Germany and Greece have defined the European financial crisis. Now, the struggle hits the soccer field in Friday's Euro 2012 quarterfinal.
- Why Assange's bid for Ecuador asylum may dismay supporters
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange took refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London Tuesday. Ecuador says it expects today to decided if it will grant his asylum request.
- Greeks get a government, but Europe needs confidence
The G-20 ended with growing global pressure on German chancellor Angela Merkel to work toward a long-term solution for Europe's sinking economies.
- Reintroduced bears flourish in Italy, but feed on livestock
The reintroduction of brown bears to Italy's Dolomite Mountains is one of Europe's greatest conservation successes, but locals with dead livestock are not happy.
- With elections behind them, Greece goes to bat with Germany
Greece's emerging government is expected to ask for more time to implement austerity measures. Germany is saying no. One side will have to back down.
- Psychiatrists: Breivik was sane during Norway attacks
Two forensic psychiatrists finished their testimony today, arguing that Anders Behring Breivik did not suffer any psychosis when he prepared and launched his terror attacks last July.
- FocusSpaniards turn to barter, alternative banks to alleviate economic pain
Spanish institutions are in no shape to help struggling Spaniards, so they're turning to alternative banks and ways of exchanging goods to get by.
- FocusIn Spain, public distrust feeds economic meltdown
In Spain, misinformation and cover-ups have undermined Spaniards' trust in their government and its plan for economic recovery, with repercussions that could resonate all the way in Brussels.
- Greece vote tempers threat of eurozone departure
Greece's New Democracy party, which favors meeting European Union bailout demands, won the largest percentage of votes and is preparing to form a coalition.
- Socialist election sweep gives Hollande clear mandate to push eurozone growth
The Socialist party and its allies garnered more than enough seats for an absolute majority in parliament, allowing French President François Hollande to pursue his policies full-throttle.
- As Greece votes, Europe holds its breath
Greeks vote Sunday in an election that many say could determine whether it stays in the eurozone. The prospect of a departure has much of Europe on edge.
- What Europe can learn from Aung San Suu Kyi's visit
During the next 16 days, Burmese Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is visiting Norway, Ireland, Britain, and France, where some say she is an example of turning weakness into strength.