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As Kerry coaxes Israel toward peace, EU gives hard shove

As Secretary of State Kerry shuttled between the Israelis and Palestinians this week, the EU issued sanctions on Israeli activity in the Palestinian territories.
Palestinians: Israel must agree on borders

Kerry has been shuttling for months in search of a formula to allow resumption of talks for the first time since 2008. Israeli settlements remain at the heart of the deadlock.
EU demands more concessions from Google in anti-trust case

Google ordered to better address concerns it is blocking competitors, says EU anti-trust regulator.
Ex-Vatican bank officials allowed money laundering, say prosecutors

Prosecutors suspect two former Vatican bank executives of laundering money, based on incomplete data on bank transfers that prosecutors say violated money laundering laws.
More women in the boardroom? Europe considers forcing the issue.

Gender quotas are receiving increased attention – and dividing governments – across Europe.
Stefan Karlsson The farm bill survived. Who supports it?

Although farmers only make up a tiny percentage of the US population, the farm bill has survived politics in part because of Americans' attitudes toward food producers, Karlsson says.
Africa Monitor As Zimbabwe election approaches, West softens its condemnation

In July, Zimbabweans will vote in another election likely to be rigged by the ruling party. But President Robert Mugabe's small reforms have eased pressure from the West.
European Union raids three Internet providers

The EU's investigative commission conducted raids on three telecom groups on suspicion of anti-trust violations
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.
The Monitor's View Why EU-US trade talks should be about more than trade

As the European Union and the United States start talks for a transatlantic free-trade zone, they must see the opportunity to expand their common humanity as well.
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.
EU threatens to suspend data agreements with US, citing privacy concerns

The EU threatened to suspend US access to certain financial and travel data in wake of recent NSA leaks.
After slapping US, France finds itself in spotlight for spying

Reports says that several EU nations are engaged in surveillance programs similar to PRISM.
France: another snooping state, says Le Monde

A report from Le Monde alleges that France's external intelligence services have been operating extensive surveillance programs similar to those conducted by the NSA in the US.
The Monitor's View When officials try to ban economic truth

A mandate on Chinese media not to report a credit crunch is the latest example of governments trying to keep bad news under wraps. But the forces for honest financial data are too strong to defy.
Once a divisive pariah, Myanmar could aid Southeast Asian unity

Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations once disagreed with the West over Myanmar sanctions. Now the opening of the country's economy could help ASEAN attain a big prize.
10 organizations that protect the environment

We tell you about 10 organizations that are working to protect and conserve the environment. All 10 of these organizations have four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and at least $13.5 million in total annual expenses.
On eve of EU accession, Croatia cautiously optimistic

Though recession has hurt the Balkan state, many Croatians see a better future in the EU.
EU leaders win breakthrough on budget deal

The new, unanimous, multi-year European Union budget, which includes the first cuts to EU spending in its history, determines what the bloc can spend on common infrastructure like railway or road projects, farming subsidies, and aid to poor countries.
An AARP for Portugal? Seniors rally as pensions under pressure.

Portuguese seniors may not be leading today's strike, but they're organizing against austerity.
Should Google be accountable for what its search engine unearths?

An EU Court official backs Google's policy.
Google pressured to increase privacy in Europe

French and Spanish watchdog groups are pressuring Google to change the company's data privacy policy.
Energy Voices Will Obama's new climate policy lead to a greener future?

President Obama is expected to roll out a major climate policy that may include EU-style benchmarks for renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Can Obama make progress on clean energy in his second term?
How the most unemployed part of Spain is pushing back against Madrid

One of only two regional governments not led by Spain's ruling party, Andalusia is trying to forge its own solutions to the economic crisis while still following the central government's austerity.
Life is good for Germany's economy. But is it good for Germans? (+video)

While the German economy is being held up as the model for ailing Europe to follow, some Germans say that the benefits of the boom aren't reaching them.