Topic: Austria

World

In Europe, widening probe targets tax haven

Some 10 countries are investigating suspects, including the US, which estimates that it loses up to $100 billion a year in unpaid taxes.

Opinion: Is democracy a natural state of mankind?

Maybe Alexander Hamilton, not Thomas Jefferson, was right after all.

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Just desserts for a backwoods boy-turned master chef

Even his school counselor laughed at Marshall Faye's dream of baking. Now the master chef has the last laugh.

Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary

The rapid rise in commuter traffic to and from Budapest is creating Los Angeles-style smog.

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U.S. skiers Miller and Vonn win overall World Cup

For the first time since 1983, Americans captured both the men's and women's titles at the season finale in Bormio, Italy.

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Dependence on Russian gas worries some – but not all – European countries

Gazprom rattled the European Union by cutting – then restoring –Ukraine's gas supply this week.

'Casablanca' star lives in the shadow of his character

Paul Henreid, who played Nazi resistence leader Victor Laszlo, never achieved the fame of some of the movie's other stars and played largely European-type roles.

Young Kosovars hope to shape newly declared state

Many educated, under-30 Kosovars are eager for the possibility of an independent country.

Serbian PM blocks EU pact over Kosovo, despite vote

Belgrade power broker Vojislav Kostunica is shaking the newly elected government over Kosovo.

France backs Deby, may intervene in Chad

After a green light from the UN, France decided Tuesday to scrap its neutrality and help fend off a rebel advance.

A new Democrats Abroad chapter forms in Lebanon

An exciting primary has sparked greater interest among expatriates in being heard at home.