Arabs, Americans Launch Strikes Against Islamic State
But airstrikes alone are unlikely to defeat the Islamist group.
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Miliband Won’t Link Scottish Devolution to English Autonomy
Labour rejects David Cameron’s proposal to give England and Scotland more autonomy at the same time.
Ukraine, Separatists Agree to Ceasefire, Buffer Zone
Ukraine agrees to a truce with pro-Russian separatists, but fighting continues in Donetsk and Mariupol.
Sarkozy to Return to Politics, Stand for Party Leadership
The former president says he “loves France too much” to remain a spectator while the country declines.
Undeterred by Scottish “No”, Catalonia Demands Referendum
Regional president Artur Mas wants to consult Catalan voters on independence.
Netherlands to Reduce Taxes, Raise Defense Spending
The Dutch will keep their deficit under the European treaty limit while reducing taxes to help job creation.
Sweden’s Left Hopes to Lure Centrists Into Coalition
Social Democrats must either convince centrists to back them or form a minority government.
Salmond Confident Independent Scotland Could Join EU
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
Iraq Installs New Government as Sectarian Divisions Deepen
Iraq has a more inclusive government but Kurdish and Shia militants are carrying out reprisals against Sunnis.
Despite Ceasefire, Fighting in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Mariupol
Less than two days after Ukraine’s government and separatists agreed to a truce, fighting resumes in the east.
Obama: Will Defeat Iraqi Militants, No Ground Troops
Barack Obama calls on Sunni allies in the Middle East to help defeat the Islamic State in Iraq.
As Scottish Referendum Nears, Tempers Heat Up
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
France Cancels Warship Sale to Russia After All
François Hollande says the conditions that would allow France to deliver the ship “have so far not been met.”
Merkel Holds Out EU Membership to Balkan States
The German leader calls for speedy progress in the accession of former Yugoslav states.
Russian Troops Enter Ukraine, Advance on Mariupol
Ukraine’s government and NATO say Russian troops have crossed the border and are fighting in the country.