Topic: Europe

Guinea-Bissau assassinations: Is Colombia's drug trade behind them?

The murder of the president and the Army chief on Monday raises questions about the nature of the instability in this African nation.

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Iran pushes Iraq to close MKO camp

Camp Ashraf, which came under Iraqi control Jan. 1, is home to militants who Iran and Iraq say should be expelled. The MKO is on a US list of terrorist groups.

EU summit pledges help – but offers no more money – for struggling East

To stem terror in Pakistan, US looks beyond military

Washington is seeking to build the Pakistani state and its economy as a way to wean the country from Islamic extremism.

Ireland's boom ends – with a vengeance

Protests and anger grow as 'Celtic Tiger's' economy takes nosedive.

Obama faces larger problems than Social Security shortfalls

Despite troubled economy, its trust fund should still be able to meet pension payments for another 30 years.

Markets' plunge suggests no recovery before September

The Monitor's View: A road map to better US roads

Congress should heed a panel that suggests replacing a tax on gas with one on miles driven.

GDP's sharp drop spotlights global recession

Meanwhile, Citigroup gets help from Uncle Sam.

The very fragrant Parma violet

Although they fell out of fashion in the past century, these well-behaved violets are making a comeback.

Eastern Europe’s fall puts Continent on edge

Latvia’s collapse and the sinking East is hurting Western banks, and the ideals of unity.

Former president of Serbia acquitted of war crimes; five others found guilty by Hague tribunal

Herbert Hoover: The 31st President, 1929-1933

Despised at home, Hoover was a savior to many Europeans

There's no place like home

A born world traveler realizes that motion does not always equal growth.

Fight grows in Europe to safeguard a secular Sabbath

Conscience trumps convenience in push to open Sunday shopping.

After a 20-year ban, France helps Italy embrace nuclear energy

The Monitor's View: From crisis, a more unified Europe?

The recession is exacerbating splits within Europe, but its severity may change that.

The Lost City of Z

David Grann follows the lost trail of Amazon explorer Percy Fawcett.

Sudan’s Bashir tries to stall Darfur genocide ruling

The International Criminal Court said Monday that it will decide on March 4 whether to issue an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir for charges of crimes against humanity and genocide.

As war ebbs, Europe returns to Iraq

France and Germany opposed the US-led invasion but are now eyeing new investments in the war-torn country.

George Clooney to Obama: Seize the 'opportunity' for Darfur peace

The Monitor's View: Obama's goad to Damascus

As more US officials visit Syria, the president must be careful with any concessions.

Green roofs: They grow on you.

Vegetation make cities cooler, more attractive, and more energy efficient.

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