Italy’s Berlusconi Urges Coalition to “Revive Economy”
The two parties that will form Italy’s next government are tired of austerity.
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Neighbors, West Accuse Syria of Chemical Weapons Use
Syrian army forces might have repeatedly crossed the United States’ “red line.”
Pentagon Hopes Asian Allies Drive F-35’s Costs Down
The Defense Department plans to sell stealth fighters to Singapore and South Korea.
Russia Plans to Deploy Fighter Jets to Belarus
Russia expands its military presence in Belarus, seen as a buffer between it and NATO.
France Extends Mali Mission, Army Training Underfunded
France commits to Mali’s counterinsurgency but the army there is in a shambles.
Pacific States Wary About Increasing Coal Exports
Left-wing politicians share environmentalists’ concerns about selling more “filthy” coal.
China’s Investment in Europe Continues to Rise
Chinese investors see opportunities despite, or because of, Europe’s debt woes.
American Middle East Arms Sales Send “Signal” to Iran
Defense secretary Chuck Hagel calls Iran “a real threat”.
Italy’s Napolitano Reelected, Left Divided, Leaderless
The Italian left seems on the verge of collapse after failing to elect a president of its own.
Italy’s Bersani Resigns After Failed Presidential Elections
The left-wing leader says he will step down once a new president is elected.
North Caucasus Radicals Identified As Boston Bombers
Police apprehend a suspect in their investigation of Boston’s marathon bombing.
Blocked by Berlusconi, Italy’s Prodi Quits Presidential Race
Conservatives accuse the left of breaking a pact to nominate a centrist president.
Italy’s Left Rebels Against Leader in Presidential Vote
Pier Luigi Bersani’s lawmakers vote down his nominee for president.
Assad, Russia Warn West Against Backing Islamist Rebels
Syria’s president and his Russian ally point to Muslim extremists among the opposition.
Chávez Protégé Projected to Win Venezuela Election
Polls predict Nicolás Maduro will be able to continue his mentor’s “socialist revolution.”