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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.
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After slapping US, France finds itself in spotlight for spying
Reports says that several EU nations are engaged in surveillance programs similar to PRISM.
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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.
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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.
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Focus Can 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.
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Focus As 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?
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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?
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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.
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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.'
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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.'
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