East Libya Autonomy Movement Declares Regional Government
The region that gave birth to the Libyan revolt demands to share power with Tripoli.
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Syrian Regime Withholding Food, Medicine from Rebel Areas
Syria’s Bashar Assad doesn’t need chemical weapons to punish rebellious sections of the capital Damascus.
Saakashvili’s Successor: Georgia’s “European Course” to Continue
Georgians voted out the man who tried to bring them into Europe yet his successor sees no reason to change course.
Berlusconi’s Party Splits After Failure to Bring Down Government
The former prime minister’s more centrist supporters are expected to form their own party.
German Coalition Expected to Introduce National Minimum Wage
Conservatives are likely to agree to a minimum wage in order to stay in government.
Netherlands Mulls Sending Commandos, Helicopters to Mali
The ruling Labor Party is eager to support the French intervention in West Africa.
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
European Union Finalizes Trade Deal with Canada
But hopes that another transatlantic trade pact, with the United States, may be signed soon are premature.
America’s Cool New Destroyer, Coming Soon
The first in a new class of destroyers is almost ready to leave drydock, but doubts remain.
Greens Leave Coalition Talks, Leaving Merkel With No Alternative
The chancellor will have to form a grand coalition with the Social Democrats.
Kerry’s Surprise Visit to Afghanistan Yields Draft Agreement
A tentative agreement would allow American troops to remain in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
Rutte Finds Majority for Budget in Dutch Senate
The Dutch prime minister convinces opposition parties to support his spending plans.
Authorities on Edge After Al Qaeda Leader Captured in Libya
The Americans kept Libya’s government in the dark about their plan to apprehend a terrorist.
Irish Defeat Government’s Proposal to Abolish Senate
Voters deal a blow to Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s proposed constitutional reforms.
Berlusconi’s Party Collapses After Government Survives
The former prime minister loses dozens of his allies.