Leaders Recognize Migration to Europe Must Be Slowed
Europe’s passport-free Schengen Area could be at risk if members fail to control the influx of people.
Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society
The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.
Germany Deploys Frigate, Jets to Fight Islamic State
Germany sends a frigate and military planes to help its allies fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Britain Cannot “Outsource” War: Cameron
Britain’s prime minister makes his case for airstrikes against the fanatical Islamist group.
Colombia’s Peace Talks with FARC Running Out of Time
The stakes are raised as Colombia and the FARC guerrilla near an historic peace accord.
While Others Panic, Obama Keeps Calm and Carries On
Critics fault him for not solving every crisis in the world.
Russia Escalates Tit for Tat with Ukraine, Blocks Gas
Russia stops delivering gas to Ukraine after the electricity in Crimea is cut off.
Osborne Keeps Tax Credits, Sees Surplus by 2020
Britain’s chancellor backs away from controversial tax reforms, but makes deep cuts elsewhere.
Le Pen Ahead in Poll for French Regional Elections
France’s nationalists would get more support than the mainstream right.
Donald Trump Starts Plotting His Exit
The property tycoon was never going to win. His demise is proof that the party still decides.
So Much for Russian-Turkish Rapprochement
Turkey’s downing of a Russian warplane near Syria ends any hope of improving relations.
NATO Meets After Turkey Shoots Down Russian Jet
NATO convenes an emergency session after Turkey shoots down a Russian military jet.
Young and Healthy Americans Spurn Obamacare
Barack Obama’s health law is in trouble because many young and healthy Americans won’t sign up.
First French Jets Launch from Aircraft Carrier Near Syria
France carries out its first attacks against the self-declared Islamic State from the Charles de Gaulle.
Portugal’s President Expected to Install Left-Wing Coalition
There is little Aníbal Cavaco Silva can do to block a left-wing government, but he’s not making it easy.