Conservative Party Returns to Power in Poland
Many Poles felt they weren’t sharing in the prosperity delivered by the ruling liberal party.
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Portugal’s Passos Coelho Receives Mandate to Form Government
But he doesn’t have a majority.
Liberals Oust Canada’s Harper After Decade of Tory Rule
Stephen Harper loses power to the Liberals after ruling Canada for almost ten years.
Renzi Welcomes Budget Fight with Commission
The Italian prime minister challenges Brussels to reject his spending plan.
Obama Delays Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal
The president slows the pullout of troops from Afghanistan in the face of a resurgent Taliban.
Portugal’s Socialists Say Left-Wing Pact Possible
António Costa would rather team up with the far left than keep the center-right in power.
America Not the Middle East’s Policeman: Obama
America should be wary of involving itself in the Middle East again, the president warns.
Obama Challenges Notion Putin Bested Him in Syria
The American argues that Russia’s intervention in Syria is a sign of weakness, not strength.
Bombings Heighten Sense of Crisis in Turkey
Three weeks before an election, two suicide bombings in Ankara underline divisions in Turkish society.
Swedish Right Pulls Out of Budget Deal with Löfven
The Social Democrats may need to call snap elections after losing the opposition’s support.
Catalan Separatists Press Ahead Despite Minority Support
Even without a majority, Catalonia’s separatists continue the process of breaking from Spain.
Saleh Supporters Back Yemen Truce as Saudis Claim Progress
Supporters of Yemen’s former strongman support a peace plan while Saudi-led forces march on Sana’a.
Pacific Nations Reach Agreement on Trade Pact
Twelve Pacific nations agree to expand trade in what is a signature accomplishment for Barack Obama.
Portugal’s Passos Coelho on Track to Win Reelection
Portugal’s right-wing prime minister would lose his majority but still beat the Socialists.
American Jets Strike Taliban Near Kunduz to Retake City
American aircraft carry out strikes near Kunduz in support of an Afghan effort to reconquer the city.