An Italian comic’s serious gains
Rising political movement of
country’s funniest man is making
much of Europe nervous.
Russian activists defy moves by Putin
An 85-year-old woman who withstood the KGB and exile says she intends to prevail in face of new obstacles.
Spain unveils sweeping spending cuts
Officials are silent on bailout, but moves underscore just how hard the country’s road to recovery may be. The measures came after two days of massive anti-austerity protests on the streets of Madrid and renewed separatist efforts in the restive Spanish province of Catalonia.
Hollande’s honeymoon period ends
French president’s popularity plummets amid austerity cuts and as economy continues to struggle.
Russian billionaire faces charges
Alexander Lebedev, who supports an independent Moscow newspaper, accused of hooliganism after fight.
BBC apologizes to queen for disclosure
Reporter revealed remarks by monarch on case of radical cleric, breaching presumption of privacy.
Russia’s Gazprom is losing its clout
Energy giant feels the pressure both at home and abroad; it never expected shale gas competition.
U.S. labeling angers French vintners
American wineries ask E.U. to drop an import ban on bottles bearing the label “chateau” or “clos.”
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