English-language proposal has French up in arms
Many are outraged by a bill that would allow French universities to teach more courses in English.
E.U. farmers fear trade deal could open door to GMO crops
Concerns over genetically modified seeds could cripple talks that aim to boost European, U.S. economies.
U.N. chief meets with Putin as Russian warships assemble off Syria
Moscow again defends arms deliveries to Damascus; Ban Ki-moon talks up peace conference.
In France, a Socialist only in name?
François Hollande’s version of Socialism is unnerving critics on both sides of the spectrum.
Russia protests to U.S. over alleged spy
The envoy is scolded over the affair that, despite lurid coverage, falls short of becoming a major incident.
U.S. spy caught in act, Russia alleges
U.S. diplomat is accused of trying to recruit Russian agent; Foreign Ministry says he must leave country.
At Eurovision Song Contest, Britain may be out of tune
No British artist has won the coveted Eurovision title in many years, and not for the lack of trying.
Bruised by hostility, Russia and U.S. are finding things to talk about
No one is using the word “reset,” and both sides remain wary on many issues, including Syria.
Kerry warns Russia against selling high-performance missiles to Syria
The secretary of state said that the reported arms-sale agreement marks a threat to U.S. ally Israel.
Kurdish activists killed
Three female members of the Kurdistan Workers Party were fatally shot in Paris, France’s interior minister said.
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Asia / Pacific
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Africa
- Nigeria military: 24-hour curfew in parts of a northeastern city as campaign continues
- Official: Nigeria military attacks suspected Islamic extremist camps in northeast, killing 21
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Middle East
- Baggage handlers strike in Cairo airport, passengers from 20 flights wait hours for luggage
- Assad says Syria transition talks internal matter, seems to cast down on US-Russia initiative
- Suspected US drone strike kills 4 militants in southern province of Abyan
- String of explosions in Libya's capital and eastern city cause minor damage
The Americas
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National Security
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