Europe
Traffic jams choke Paris as pension strikes hobble trains
Paris commuters inched to work Monday through exceptional traffic jams, as strikes to preserve retirement rights halted trains and subways for a fifth straight day.
Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II.
Cyprus steps up dividing line patrols amid migrant influx
Joint police and military patrols are being launched along ethnically split Cyprus' dividing line to counter an influx of migrants crossing from the breakaway north, the country's interior minister said Monday.
Female minister, 34, tapped to become Finland's youngest PM
A 34-year-old transport minister and lawmaker has been tapped to become Finland's youngest prime minister ever and its third female government leader.
Watchdog expected to find Russia probe valid, despite flaws
The Justice Department's internal watchdog will release a highly anticipated report Monday that is expected to reject President Donald Trump's claims that the Russia investigation was illegitimate and tainted by political bias from FBI leaders. But it is also expected to document errors during the investigation that may animate Trump supporters.
Pension strike brings travel chaos for a 2nd day in France
Frustrated travelers ran into transportation mayhem across France for a second day on Friday, as unions dug in for what they hope is a protracted strike against President Emmanuel Macron's plans to redesign the national retirement system.
Putin welcomes win-win cooperation with German businesses
Russia welcomes mutually beneficial cooperation with German companies, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with top German executives on Friday.
Deadly explosion in Slovakia; building at risk of collapse
A gas explosion in an apartment building in eastern Slovakia killed at least five people Friday. Firefighters said other people are trapped on the roof as the building burns and is in danger of collapse.
Johnson under pressure ahead of final UK election TV debate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to take on opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in the last head-to-head debate before a general election in six days — and facing allegations that he's shirking tough questions about his character and record.
Victims of London Bridge attack discharged from hospital
Three people injured in the London Bridge attack have been sent home after receiving medical treatment as more details emerged on the stabbings.