British Lawmakers Back Strikes Against Islamists
David Cameron wins support for military action — and splits the opposition Labour Party.
Western Europe
Corbyn Relents, to Allow Free Vote on Syria Airstrikes
The British Labour leader recognizes that he cannot get his whole party to vote against bombing.
The Lies Parties Tell Themselves
It’s easier to blame a candidate than accept that most voters don’t agree with your policies.
Labour Members Rebel Against Pacifist Leader
Few lawmakers share Jeremy Corbyn’s resistance to airstrikes against the self-declared Islamic State.
Belgium Lowers Terror Threat, Keeps Soldiers in Streets
The threat is no longer “very close,” but Belgium stays on guard against a terrorist attack.
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Urges Dutch to Support EU Treaty
The Ukrainian president says Dutch Euroskeptics are playing into Russia’s hands.
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.
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.
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.
Britain Boosts Defense, Creates New Strike Brigades
Britain raises military spending and creates two new strike brigades to respond to diverse threats.
Sixteen Arrested, Belgium on High Terror Alert
Public buildings, synagogues and subways are shut in Belgium’s capital.