Saudi Spy Chief, Architect of Syria Policy, Replaced
Prince Bandar bin Sultan is removed as intelligence chief just two years after he was appointed.
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Abdullah, Ghani to Square Off in Second Afghan Vote
The two are due to enter a second voting round in what has so far been a largely peaceful election.
Assad Hails “Turning Point” in War, Rebels Advance on Latakia
While rebels advance on his Alawite homeland, the Syrian leader claims victory is within reach.
Ukraine Separatists Reject Amnesty, Demand Referendum
Pro-Russian activists in the east of Ukraine refuse to back down unless the government agrees to a referendum.
Hungarians Reelect Nationalist Premier, Boost for Far Right
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wins a parliamentary election that also sees gains for the far right.
Greens Leave Government After Hollande Names Centrist Premier
The ecologists split from France’s ruling coalition after François Hollande appoints a centrist prime minister.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Wins Local Elections Marred by Irregularities
Despite his party’s victories, the local elections were hardly a vindication of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule.
Russian Troops on Ukraine Border Spark Fears of Invasion
With Russian troops amassing on Ukraine’s borders, a deeper incursion into its territory seems possible.
Telecom Deal to Defuse China-Europe Trade Tension
The EU agrees not to investigate Chinese subsidies in exchange for a stable market share.
Former Defense Chief Calls for Tougher Action Against Russia
Robert Gates urges more a more forceful response from the West to Russian aggression.
Turkish Officials Recorded Discussing Military Action in Syria
Turkey’s security chiefs are allegedly overheard discussing creating a pretext for military intervention in Syria.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi Declares Presidential Candidacy
The field marshal finally makes official that he intends to lead the Arab world’s most populous nation.
Euroskeptics Win Election in France, Lose in Netherlands
Marine Le Pen is building her party into a national force. Geert Wilders’ future is in doubt.
Venetians Vote to Break Away from Italy in Online Poll
The lackluster pace of Italy’s economic recovery fuels separatist sentiment across the north of the country.
Lithuania, Poland to Revive Military Brigade with Ukraine
Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea prompts the three former Soviet satellite states into action.