Angela Merkel Coasting To Re-Election, But Social Democrats May Surprise Her
The chancellor ranks high in polls surveying her fellow Germans. But the only poll that counts is on election day, 45 days away.
'The Voice Of Afghanistan,' A Reality TV Show That Kabul Conservatives Hate
The Voice Of Aghanistan has sparked some outrage recently has some conservative politicians.
Will Dominique Strauss-Kahn Go Work For The Government Of Serbia?
Serbia's government is hoping to see Dominique Strauss-Kahn join as an adviser as the country is trying to enter the European Union and get its economy back on track.
Another Fishy Tale: Did Russia’s Vladimir Putin Really Catch A Giant Pike In Siberia?
Russian President Vladimir Putin may or may not have caught a big fish while in Siberia.
Abusive Tweets Against British Journalist Campaigning For Woman On Currency Raises Online Security Concerns
Caroline Criado-Perez received rape threats on Twitter after she launched a campaign to have Jane Austen appear on the British 10-pound notes.
Same Gun, Same Result: Murder Of Another Opposition Leader Triggers Huge Protests in Tunisia
Mohamed Brahmi, the leader of the opposition party in Tunisia, was killed with the same gun that was used to murder Chokri Belaid, his predecessor.
Could A Big Blue Rooster In Trafalgar Square Spark Diplomatic Row Between Britain And France?
A contemporary sculpture representing a blue rooster was inaugurated on Thursday by London's mayor, Boris Johnson.
Here Is World Toilet Day. Don’t Laugh, It’s A Matter Of Life And Death
The U.N. decided the world needs a Toilet Day. That's because more than 2.5 billion people do not have access to decent sanitation.
Majorca Undergoing A Little Revolution: Adios, Binge Drinkers, Ola, Wealthy Tourists!
Majorca will soon undergo a profound transformation - replacing young binge drinkers with a wealthy clientele.
Bulgarian Anti-Government Movement Turns Ugly As Protesters Trap 100 People In Parliament Building
On Tuesday, hundreds of Bulgarians asking for the prime minister's resignation trapped MPs and journalists in the parliament building.
Tunisian FEMEN Activist On Trial For Assaulting Guards In Prison, While Awaiting Trial On Unrelated Charges
Amina Sboui, a Tunisian FEMEN activist, is on trial this week, after she accused prison guards of mistreatment.
A 12-Year-Old Gets Married In Iceland -- But For A Good Cause
One-hundred-forty-million children will get married between 2011 and 2020 in the developing world. People in rich Iceland want to do something about it.
How A Simple Identity Check Triggered Riots In A Small Town In France
An identity check on a full-face veiled woman triggered riots in the French small town of Trappes.
European Police Raid Neo-Nazi Group Suspected Of Preparing Terrorist Attack
On Wednesday, a European-wide raid was organized to dismantle a far-right movement called "werewolf."
Deadly Ethnic Clashes: Scores Killed In Guinea Ahead Of Crucial Elections
The murder of a Konianke youth triggered massive clashes between two rival ethnic groups in mineral-rich Guinea.
Maritime Piracy Declines Acrosss The World, Except Off The Coast Of West Africa
The International Maritime Bureau says that piracy is declining around the world, except off the coast of West Africa.
A New Postage Stamp Combining Features Of Legendary ‘Marianne’ With FEMEN Leader Sparks Outrage In France
A new postage stamp partially inspired by Inna Shevchenko, FEMEN movement leader, has caused an uproar in France.
Ireland Legalizes Abortion… Sort Of
Last Friday, Ireland passed a bill on abortion: Women can now have an abortion if their lives are in danger.
Goldman's "Fabulous Fab" Goes On Trial In New York For Misleading Clients
Fabrice Tourre, also known as "Fabulous Fab," is heading to court on Monday after being accused of knowingly selling bad investments.
Never Heard Of Bastille Day? Neither Have I, And I Am French!
A holiday by any other name is just as French. Even in Wisconsin, it turns out.
Champs-Elysees Blues: Can The Fourteenth Of July Parade In Paris Survive France's Budget Cuts?
July 14 is France's biggest national day, but the parade on the Champs-Elysees that celebrates it will suffer from budget cuts.
It's Not Just The NSA Snooping: The French Do It Too, And Without Judicial Supervision
Paris is protesting loudly against Washington's snooping, but according to revelations by Le Monde, it does the same -- and worse.
Heavyweight Boxing Champ Vitali Klitschko: Can ‘Dr. Ironfist’ Become The Ukraine’s Next President?
Polls suggest that Vitali Klitschko, the boxing champion, has a chance to be the next president.
Where Are Didier Francois And Edouard Elias? French Journalists Missing In Syria
Didier Francois and Edouard Elias, two French journalist for the French radio station Europe 1, have been missing in Syria since June 6.
Innocents Abroad: The Erasmus Program Helps European Students Study And Train For Jobs
Erasmus, launched in 1987, has now become a tool for millions of students across the EU to train for a job.
FEMEN Leader Inna Schevchenko, Topless Protester, Granted Asylum In France
The leader of the protest group famous for topless demonstrations flees her native Ukraine for Paris.
Brother, Can You Spare 11 Million Euros? Nicolas Sarkozy’s Return To French Politics Imperiled By UMP’s Near-Bankruptcy
The Union for a Popular Movement party is nearly bankrupt and that could doom Nicolas Sarkozy's political comeback.
Who Is King Albert II, The Monarch Who Abdicated The Throne Of Belgium
Albert of Belgium wasn't even supposed to be king. But after finding himself thrust into the role, he was widely praised.
French President Francois Hollande Sacks Environment Minister For Criticizing Budget
Delphine Batho, the French environment minister, was let go by President Francois Hollande after she criticized the 2014 budget for her department.
Portugal Names New Finance Minister As Country Struggles To Escape Recession
Portugal's minister of finances resigned on Monday, after engineering massive bailout plan designed to get the country out of recession.
