Topic: Europe

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the threat of terrorism's global reach, a doctor's role in their patient's healthcare, and why Muslims and nonMuslims should take care in how they address each other.

GM installs new CEO, announces new incentives for consumers

To stay competitive with other automakers, it launches payment protections for buyers.

Ahead of G-20, China questions US's financial dominance

China's deep reserves and continued growth put it in a position of strength.

Opinion: 10 terms not to use with Muslims

There's a big difference between what we say and what they hear.

The Monitor's View: Obama's Afghan plan: Leave Al Qaeda to others

Despite the surge, he wants others to take over and to ease the US out.

Fresh challenge for Germany’s car dealers: too many customers

New car sales soared 21 percent in February as a government incentive program sparked buying.

The Reliable Wife

This debut novel sets an old-fashioned Gothic tale amid the ‘eternal snow’ of Wisconsin.

For a few minutes, Arabs and Jews united by music

Young musicians from a West Bank refugee camp performed on Wednesday for survivors of the Holocaust.

In slumping British economy, some businesses thrive

A cycle shop, satellite TV, and Subway and other fast-food outlets are expanding. Why?

St. Joe teaches Thai orphans ‘to be good’

‘Stay with these poor people if you can,’ urged Mother Teresa – and Father Joseph Maier does.

No satellite chatter in China

Obama defends recovery plan, cites progress

In a prime-time press conference, he said reviving the economy will take "many months" and "many solutions."

Pentagon to show softer side to the world

Gates picks an admiral with diplomatic skills to command US troops in Europe.

US and European paths to recovery diverge

Ahead of the G-20 economic summit, a divide grows over the balance of regulation and stimulus.

Geithner to G-20: Stay the course

'Substantial' fiscal and monetary moves across the globe will get traction, US Treasury secretary says.

US bailout backlash: the horror movie?

China asserts itself in GPS turf war

It plans to use the same signal frequency for its version of GPS that Europe had carved out. The overlap could block Europe from using its satellites for security reasons.

Upheaval in Prague: Czech government collapses

Ahead of a visit by President Obama, Czechs scramble to get their house in order.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the affect of Alexander the Great on the present-day Balkan states, why China must allow academic freedom, why the end of US evangelism could be a good thing, and the right of employers to prevent their workers from wearing the

Holbrooke: western Pakistan key to resolving Afghanistan war

The US special envoy told allies at the Brussels Forum that the Talibanization of the region was a top concern.

2,300 years later, 'Alexander-mania' grips Macedonia

Much to the anger of Greece, the ancient conqueror is making a big comeback in Macedonia – he's arriving just in time for Sunday's election.

Obama offers olive branch to Iran in new video

The president seeks 'new beginnings' with the Iranian people and leaders in a message marking the Iranian new year.

Are we making too many Americans?

According to new federal data , some 4.3 million babies were born in 2007, surpassing the previous record set in 1957 at the peak of America's Baby Boom.

Feathery find could rewrite dinosaur history

Scientists in China report that they have unearthed the fossil remains of a small plant-eating dinosaur that sports what appears to be a primitive form of feather.

When NYPD wears a Muslim topi

Police chaplaincy lets Khalid Latif embody both Islam and American culture.