All Europe
- Germany tries to convince Swiss banks to play by its rules
Germany and Switzerland signed a treaty today in which Switzerland agreed to impose taxes on Germans' secret accounts in Swiss banks, but the deal still falls short of the transparency Germany wants.
- To the barricades? French rally behind far-left candidate's fighting words
Jean Luc Mélenchon has suddenly become the No. 3 French presidential candidate, whipping up crowds with his robust leftist rhetoric in a tough election season.
- Moscow Ambassador McFaul's 'reset' with Kremlin stumbles
Michael McFaul's appointment as US ambassador to Russia was expected to be a home run, but he has ruffled feathers and the Kremlin is lashing out.
- German powerhouse leaves working mothers behind
Germany's traditional family policies have forced German women to choose between a career and motherhood. The consequences could slow its economic momentum.
- Did James Murdoch jump from BskyB before he was pushed?
James Murdoch, son of billionaire Rupert Murdoch, stepped down as chairman of News Corps BskyB satellite broadcaster, as two investigations into the family business near their conclusion.
- Workers say zealous eurozone reformers are eroding their sacred rights
Union powers and workers' protections have been severely curtailed to make Europe's struggling economies more competitive. Some say the cuts have gone further than necessary.
- Skyscraper fire reignites controversy over Moscow's building boom
A major blaze broke out Monday at a Moscow skyscraper under construction. Critics are raising questions about a culture of lax regulation as Moscow pursues a rapid makeover.
- Hungarian president steps down, robbing hard-line government of rubber stamp
Amid accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation, Hungarian President Schmitt announced his resignation today.
- 'Tea Party socialists?' Why the left is leading a tax revolt in Ireland.
As the deadline passed midnight Sunday for payment of a new government fee, only 49 percent of households had signed up to pay amid frustration with the government's austerity agenda.
- Do jobs trump environment? Bucolic Swedish town faces uranium dilemma.
The Swedish town of Oviken, whose pristine natural surroundings have made it popular with tourists, has the blessing – and burden – of uranium deposits below its soil.
- France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
- Putin ally seeking top economic post is accused of massive corruption
Russia's top anti-corruption blogger has singled out Kremlin official Igor Shuvalov as an example of official corruption that has jumped sharply in the past four years.
- Spain leader vows hard line as hundreds of thousands protest austerity
Fed-up Spaniards took to the streets in a national strike Thursday, as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy struggled against waning political support for his unpopular economic policies.
- Ethnic violence belies Balkans peace
Peace agreements brought the last Balkan conflict to an end more than two decades ago, but they didn't resolve ethnic tensions, which are rising to the surface again.
- EU leaders agree on need for more money - just not how much
Some European leaders want to give the permanent bailout fund as much money as possible, but others say that will do nothing to deter a repeat of the current debt crisis.
- Libya to Europe: Remember us?
Former Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril traveled to Brussels to warn European leaders about the dangers of abandoning their work in Libya before the country is stabilized.
- Algeria: France's Toulouse gunman is not ours
French media have repeatedly pointed out Mohammed Merah's Algerian roots, but their Algerian counterparts note that he was born and raised in France.
- Russia to Romney: How could we be your No. 1 enemy?
Mitt Romney's comment has astounded Russians, who acknowledge mixed relations with the US but point to Russia's integration with the international community as proof that they are not foe No. 1.
- Sarkozy shines after France attacks, but voters appear unswayed
President Sarkozy got credit for deft handling of the deadly attacks on a Jewish school and French soldiers. But polls indicate the public has other concerns ahead of April elections.
- Toulouse gunman puts spotlight on France's growing illegal gun trade
France's strict gun laws sharply limit legal ownership. But illegal trafficking is on the rise – at prices that people like Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah can afford.