Intrigue, innuendo set dramatic tone at Bolshoi acid trial
Artistic Director Sergei Filin testifies about the attack that nearly completely blinded him.
In Poland, Kerry says U.S. must balance privacy, security
Chief U.S. diplomat focuses on spying scandal, military and economic collaboration during visit.
In Germany, an NSA-proof Internet?
Stung by spying reports, Germany looks at keeping data within its borders. Some call idea a gimmick.
NSA leaker Snowden says he’d go to Germany to testify
Ex-contractor tells German lawmaker he would need assurances he would not be sent on to the U.S.
British prosecutor claims Brooks and Coulson had affair
The pair are charged in connection with alleged eavesdropping at the News of the World.
A bumpy ride for competition on Italian trains
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.
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