Topic: Europe

Canadians blunt recession with cultural reserve

Their legendary caution and thriftiness has helped the country avoid bank failures and a housing crash. Take that, America.

Many small businesses in Germany thrive during downturn

From roofers to bakers, the entrepreneurial class that helped the country rebuild after the war eases the impact of the recession.

A texting entrepreneur embodies spirit of a new Rwanda

Jeff Gasana's goal is to make his award-winning company the leading cellphone-banking service in East Africa.

Six years after Iraq invasion, Jordan still playing host to thousands of Iraqi refugees

Jordan struggles to absorb Iraqis who are still coming in, despite improved conditions at home.

German magazine bags Obama 'confession' at G-20

Was there a touch of schadenfreude in the ensuing frenzy of commentary?

Despite fraud claims, Algeria's leader likely to be reelected today

President Bouteflika's quest for a third term is prompting concerns that he is poised to become North Africa's newest strongman.

White House tourists shooed away due to unattended package

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about how the US Navy impacts marine mammals, why some Somalis have turned to piracy, Obama's role in Europe, and the Taliban in Pakistan.

Opinion: Obama's bid for nuke-free world: Bad idea.

Global security depends on smarter control, not elimination.

In Iraq, Obama underscores support for troops

On a surprise visit that lasted less than five hours, the US president also met with Iraq's prime minister.

Moldovans erupt in protest after decades of silence

Thousands of young Moldovans stormed through the capital to protest alleged fraud in elections won by the Communist Party.

Somali piracy hits every consumer

The Triangular Road

In this nontraditional memoir, novelist Paule Marshall explores the rich material that fueled her five decades of work.

Space tourism temporarily grounded?

Legacy of Rwanda's genocide: more assertive international justice

Out of 800,000 deaths emerged a new system of justice and more peacekeepers. But will either prove effective or enduring?

Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'

The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.

Diaghilev's ballet revolution still stepping out 100 years on

Entrepreneurial Russian changed the course of modern ballet with his inventive and talent-filled Ballets Russes.

Zuma cleared – for now –in arms deal corruption case

Case against South Africa's ANC party leader was tainted by politics, but some say a private suit may follow.

In Turkey, Obama says US not at war with Islam

US president discussed Armenian massacre, democracy, and EU membership.

Opinion: The West should focus on North Africa

Making the Maghreb a development partner would promote human rights and reform.

In sunny Turks and Caicos, 'political amorality' forces Britain to retake control

Michael Misick resigned as prime minister of the Caribbean island on Mar. 23 amid corruption allegations. He calls Britain's return to direct rule 'modern-day colonialism.'

Obama arrives in Turkey to strengthen ties

The US president's public backing of Turkey's bid to join the European Union irked France and Germany, but will help boost ties with a key Muslim ally.

Obama, the pragmatist, wins NATO kudos but few troops for Afghan mission

The US president got a ringing endorsement of his new Afghanistan strategy – but only 3,000 new, mostly non-combat troops.

Obama glides into old Europe with new US image

Obama has been seeking to give moral content to the idea of globalization, saying that what is good for people in one nation is good for everyone.

Obama praises new NATO members Albania and Croatia

The countries' full membership inches the Balkans closer to the borderless idea of Europe and further from the brutal wars of the 1990s.