A bumpy ride for competition on Italian trains
An "Italo" train sits in Venice Santa Lucia station. (AFP)
In Italy, opening of train market has become a litmus test for competition in crisis-hit Europe.
Tadeusz Mazowiecki, Polish prime minister, dies at 86
Mr. Mazowiecki served as an adviser to Poland’s Solidarity movement before winning democratic election.
Report: U.S. may have monitored Merkel for a decade
Following the report by Der Spiegel, Germany’s interior minister says the U.S. may have broken German laws.
Georgia’s voters say enough of Saakashvili and his allies
Exit polls show an overwhelming margin for the president’s political rival, in a field of 23.
Merkel, Hollande want new rules for sharing intelligence
After allegations that the U.S. tapped the German leader’s cellphone, Merkel says trust must be rebuilt.
Germans launch probe into allegations of U.S. spying
Amid outcry in Europe, a Guardian report says NSA had access to phone numbers of dozens of world leaders.
Russia: Greenpeace crew no longer pirates, but hooligans
Charges are reduced against 30 who were aboard a ship staging a protest at an Arctic oil rig.
Pope Francis suspends luxury-loving German bishop
A $42 million renovation of the prelate’s residence inspired an outcry in Germany.
Syrian opposition hasn’t committed to talks, Kerry admits
At London meeting, secretary of state concedes Geneva meeting might not happen — but he thinks it should.
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