All Europe
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Angry at Spanish corruption, protesters break out the chorizos
Protesters across Spain yesterday wielded chorizo sausages – whose name is slang for 'thief' – to demand Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy step down.
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Italy eyes ex-CIA spook's extradition, complicating US ties
Panamanian authorities detained Robert Seldon Lady on request from Italy, which convicted him for the 2003 'rendition' kidnapping of a cleric in Milan.
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New protests, same 'troubles' as riots roil Belfast
A government ban on a parade organized by pro-British unionists has opened old wounds about national identity in Northern Ireland.
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Hung up over not hanging up, Britain mulls modern mobile manners
An incident at a London department store has sparked a national conversation about mobile communications etiquette.
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Spanish government 'will not be blackmailed,' says impugned PM Rajoy (+video)
The ex-treasurer of Spain's ruling party told a court today that he had delivered cash to the premier.
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More women in the boardroom? Europe considers forcing the issue.
Gender quotas are receiving increased attention – and dividing governments – across Europe.
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Ireland allows abortion for first time, but at political cost
Despite broad support for the law in parliament, the debate opened up cracks within several parties.
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Despite fiery all-night debate, Ireland's abortion bill inches toward law
Passage of the bill, which would legalize abortion in Ireland for the first time, looks all but assured.
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Is Britain's Labour party shedding its labor ties?
Party leader Ed Miliband today proposed altering Labour's relationship with its old allies.
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From Greece to Germany, Europeans see government failing on corruption
According to a new report, the eurocrisis has pushed faith in government below the global average.
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Madrid's mega-casino dilemma: more smoking for more jobs?
The government seems willing to grant a smoking-ban exception to a Madrid casino – and Spaniards are upset.
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Does Andy Murray's Wimbledon win boost Scottish independence?
Probably not. But it's not as remote a connection as you might think.
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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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