Why Europe's leaders don't expect a smooth ride in 2017
The EU, with its touted ideals of shared democratic values and free movement, has never seemed so frayed and vulnerable
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Cops: Greece's ambassador to Brazil believed killed
Police say the wife of Kyriakos Amiridis is among the suspects in the case; they believe she was having an affair with a police officer
Taiwanese president plans two U.S. stops
President Tsai Ing-wen's visit will likely irritate Beijing
In rare split, Britain’s Prime Minister criticizes U.S. stance on Israel
It is not "appropriate to attack the composition of the democratically elected government of an ally," official says
Final farewell for truck driver killed in Berlin attack
Mourners in Poland gather for funeral of driver killed when his truck was hijacked and driven into busy Christmas market
Russia responds to U.S. sanctions over hacking
"It is regrettable that the Obama administration ... is ending its term in an anti-Russia agony. RIP," PM Medvedev says
South Korea government shuts down controversial fertility map
Country is struggling to boost its rock bottom birth rate, one of the lowest among rich nations
Syria's cease-fire holds despite minor violations
Deal is “quite fragile” and requires “special attention and patience,” Russian President Vladimir Putin says
Syrian cease-fire, brokered by Russia and Turkey, tentatively takes effect
But the deal only involves the government and the mainstream rebel forces -- not ISIS and powerful Kurdish groups, meaning this isn't an end to the civil war
Thieves in Italy targeting precious Parmesean
Parmiggiano Reggiano is so valuable, at over $500 per wheel, that some banks take it as collateral for loans
U.S. releases details of Russian cyber espionage
According to the FBI and DHS, targets have included government organizations, infrastructure, universities and others
Middle East photos of the year
For the Middle East, 2016 was a year of grueling warfare -- and more
U.S. punishes Russia for election interference
The punishments include ejecting 35 Russian officials from the U.S. as well as sanctioning Russia's two top intelligence agencies
Will "fragile" Syria cease-fire deal hold up over time?
Stephen Hadley, former national security adviser to President George W. Bush, shares insights; also addresses U.S. tensions with Israel
France raises “terror tax” to support victims of attacks
Citizens will contribute extra $1.67 on their property insurance to help finance fund for victims of extremist attacks
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