Austrian Ruling Parties Fend Off Euroskeptic Challenge
But the conservatives in the ruling coalition could yet form a government with other parties on the right.
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Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”
Tunisia’s Islamists to Resign, Pave Way for New Elections
The ruling Islamists agrees to form a caretaker government with seculars before elections are called.
Labour Leader Paints Ruling Conservatives as Uncaring Elite
Ed Miliband accuses David Cameron’s government of accomplishing a “recovery for the few.”
Merkel Wins Personal Victory But Loses Ally
Conservatives are within reach of an absolute majority, but their liberal friends are crushed.
Berlusconi Revamps Old Party as Senate Moves to Eject Him
Italy’s right-wing leader revives his former political party after the Senate robs him of his seat.
Syrian Regime Admits War at Stalemate, Suggests Ceasefire
Syria’s government recognizes that it cannot win the war but neither, it says, will the opposition.
Dutch to Miss Deficit Target Despite More Austerity
More spending cuts and tax increases will more allow the Netherlands to keep its deficit under 3 percent.
British Manufacturing Expected to See Renaissance
Companies repatriate manufacturing jobs as demand for British products rises.
Belarus, Russia to Stage European Defense Exercise
NATO is not alarmed by the deployment of hundreds of vehicles and thousands of soldiers.
Norway’s Election Winners Propose Relaxing Wealth Fund’s Spending
Norway’s incoming conservative administration may use the country’s oil fund to pay for domestic policy priorities.
Obama’s Time Running Out for Syria Strike Authorization
Many members of Congress are not yet convinced.
As Congress Debates, Military Prepares for Syria Strike
American warships steam into the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Labor Gives In, Netherlands to Buy F-35 Warplanes
The social democrats earlier blocked the F-35.
“Misconception” Radicals Dominate Opposition: Syria Expert
Elizabeth O’Bagy believes that the rebels in the south of Syria are still “fighting for core American principles.”