Montenegro Reelects Pro-European Incumbent President
The ruling socialist party’s Filip Vujanović promises a “European” Montenegro.
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Berlusconi Might Accept Leftist President, Popularity Mounts
The former Italian prime minister waters down his demands while his popularity rises.
Japan Prepares to Thwart North Korean Missile Strike
Japan deploys antimissile ships and Patriot batteries to defend against a possible attack.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Health Savings in Budget
The president’s plan would raise the national debt to $19 trillion in ten years.
India, Vietnam Emerging as China Alternatives
Export-driven businesses are struggling to stay in China when competitors emerge.
Italy’s Renzi Urges Party to Form Left-Right Government
The mayor of Florence seems to be preparing for another leadership challenge.
Obama Rejects Increasing Support for Syria’s Rebels
The president disagrees with his own advisors on supporting the Syrian opposition.
North Korea Prepares to Strike American Bases in Pacific
Kim Jong-un orders missiles on standby for strikes against American bases in the Pacific.
France Won’t Pull Troops Out of Mali Before Year’s End
President François Hollande says hundreds of troops will remain in France’s former colony.
Ten Years After Invasion, Iraq Presses On
After a decade of war, the Arab state’s politics and security situation remain precarious.
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Crosses “Red Line”
Syria’s government and rebels accuse each other of deploying a chemical weapons agent.
Capriles Slams Maduro as Cuba’s Puppet, Behind in Polls
Venezuela’s opposition candidate vows to end cheap oil transfers to Cuba if he is elected.
China’s New Premier Promises to Reduce State’s Role
Li Keqiang echoes his predecessor’s words in urging economic and political reform.
Russia Unmoved by European Missile Shield Adjustment
A senior Russian lawmaker is skeptical about the change in NATO’s missile defense plan.
Labour Urges Stimulus, Tax Relief to Promote Growth
Britain’s shadow chancellor Ed Balls says growth is the way to reduce the deficit.