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Gunmen Kill Twelve at French Magazine Lampooning Islam

Twelve people, including two police officers, are murdered.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 7, 2015November 10, 2021

America Declares End of Afghanistan War

The end of American combat operations does not mean the end of combat in Afghanistan.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJanuary 4, 2015July 2, 2020

Greek Euro Exit “Almost Inevitable” If Left Wins Election

Germany believes a Greek withdrawal from the European currency union could be managed.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 4, 2015November 13, 2021

Escalating Conflict Hits Libya’s Oil Exports

Fighting between factions in the east and west of Libya threatens the country’s economic lifeline.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 31, 2014July 2, 2020

Löfven Does Deal with Right, Cancels Snap Elections

The Social Democrat agrees to carry out a right-wing spending plan.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 27, 2014November 21, 2021

Israel’s Netanyahu Neck and Neck with Opposition Left

Left-wing parties rival Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservatives in the polls.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 26, 2014March 23, 2021

Greek Parties Reject Samaras’ Offer to Hold Off Elections

Opposition parties are unmoved.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 22, 2014November 13, 2021

Dutch Coalition Still in Doubt After Second Night of Talks

Lawmakers are hopeful that the ruling parties will find a way to stave off early elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 18, 2014November 28, 2021

Greeks Fail to Elect President, Snap Elections Possible

The government gets two more votes to elect a president before parliament needs to be dissolved.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 17, 2014November 25, 2021

Dutch Parties Yet to Resolve Government Crisis

A Labor Party rebellion could end Mark Rutte’s second government.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 17, 2014November 9, 2021

Dutch Parties in Crisis Talks After Senate Rejects Health Law

The defection of three Labor Party senators triggers a coalition crisis in the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 16, 2014November 28, 2021

Director Defends CIA Against Senate Torture Claims

While admitting past mistakes, the CIA director, John Brennan, defends his agency from scrutiny.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisDecember 13, 2014January 1, 2020
American tanks Latvia

Military Activity in Eastern Europe Surges Amid Ukraine Crisis

NATO steps up its presence in Eastern Europe in response to “unprecedented” Russian military activity.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 12, 2014November 26, 2021

French Premier Announces Long-Awaited Labor Reforms

Manuel Valls proposes to open up protected professions and make it easier for firms to lay off workers.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 11, 2014November 30, 2021

Clegg, Osborne Criticize Each Other’s Budget Plans

Britain’s deputy prime minister says the Conservatives are “kidding themselves” and the voters.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 7, 2014November 23, 2021

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