Italy’s Renzi Loosens Reins on Spending
Having barely made an effort to shrink the state, Italy’s leader starts talking about stimulus.
In Moscow, Greece’s Tsipras Hints at Closer Ties with Russia
The Greek prime minister wins little more than symbolic support from Russia.
France’s Le Pen Breaks with Father, Party Founder
Marine Le Pen breaks with her father after he accuses her of betraying the party’s principles.
America Speeds Up Arms to Arabs Fighting in Yemen
The United States expedite weapons deliveries to allies fighting Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.
Finland’s Left-Right Coalition Unlikely to Survive Election
Neither of Finland’s two largest ruling parties wants to go into coalition with the other again.
Rand Paul Unlikely to Win But a Relevant Contender
Kentucky’s libertarian senator could split the anti-establishment vote.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Iran Hails Nuclear Deal as Step Toward Improved Relations
Iran’s president says he hopes a nuclear agreement will lead to broader rapprochement with the West.
Despite Saudi Airstrikes, Yemen Rebels Enter Aden
Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi’s last stronghold seems on the verge of falling into Houthi rebel hands.
Cameron, Miliband Clash in British Party Leaders Debate
Live analysis and commentary about the only election debate between Britain’s party leaders.
Labour’s Proposal to Restrict Zero-Hours Contracts Misguided
Most Britons on zero-hours contracts are happy with their flexible jobs.
Latest Greek Reform Plan Unlikely to Convince Creditors
Plans to raise taxes while slowing liberal economic reforms are unlikely to woo Greece’s creditors.
America Unlocks Aid to Egypt in Effort to Reassure Arabs
Not wanting to be seen as leaning too heavily toward Iran, the United States restore military assistance to Egypt.
Tsipras Suggests Greece Could Serve as “Bridge” to Russia
Greece’s far-left leaders criticizes EU sanctions against Russia.
Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France
Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.