Italy’s Renzi Wins Conservative Backing for Senate Reforms
Italy’s two largest conservative parties support the prime minister’s plan to weaken the Senate.
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Likely Future Premier: Bulgaria Could Pull Out of South Stream
Boyko Borisov says construction of the Russian pipeline will only go ahead if it complies with EU law.
As Obama Dithers, Canada Approves Competing Pipeline
With China seeking oil to fuel its economy, the Canadians can’t wait for America to make up its mind.
Farage Saves Euroskeptic Group with Front National Defector
The UKIP leader cobbles together just enough allies to maintain his bloc in the European Parliament.
Iraq’s Maliki Boycotts Sunni Party, Lashes Out at Saudi Arabia
Rather than seeking rapprochement with Sunnis, Iraq’s Shia prime minister is relying heavier on his own sect.
Party Senators Rebel Against Renzi’s Plan to Overhaul Senate
Senators “suspend themselves” from Matteo Renzi’s party.
Portugal Rejects European Aid to Avoid More Austerity
Portugal rejects more bailout funds after the supreme court strikes down a series of austerity measures.
Iraq’s Kurds Take Kirkuk as Government Battles Islamists
Taking advantage of an Islamist offensive in the west, the Kurds inch closer to independence.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Sending Tanks to Separatists
Three Ukrainian tanks were supposedly seized by Russia in the Crimea and then given to separatists in the east.
British, German Eurosceptics Join; Farage, Le Pen Seek Allies
Nationalists on the right miss out as Germany’s Euroskeptics join to the reformist bloc.
Islamist Militants Take Mosul, Discrediting Iraq’s Government
Militants capture police stations and military checkpoints as Iraqi troops flee their positions.
Bulgaria Suspends Involvement in Russia’s South Stream Pipeline
If Bulgaria pulls out of South Stream, Russia’s design to bypass Ukraine in its gas deliveries to Europe will be jeopardized.
Parliament Vote Demand for Less Europe: Conservatives
Conservatives in Britain, Germany and the Netherlands call for EU reform.
Thai Coup Leader: Return to Democracy Will Take Year
General Prayuth Chan-ocha says new elections can only be called after a period of reconciliation and reform.
Le Pen Struggles to Find Allies. Farage Finds Italian Friend
The Euroskeptic bloc led by Marine Le Pen is short on allies.