Europe
Muslim headscarf debate divides France, in climate of hate
When a French official disrupted a regional council meeting to demand that a Muslim woman accompanying a group of schoolchildren be ordered to remove her headscarf, "in the name of our secular principles," her own child buried his head in her shoulder and cried.
Russia's Prince Vladimir submarine successfully test fires ballistic missile
Russia's Borei A-class strategic nuclear submarine Prince Vladimir has successfully test fired a Bulava ballistic missile, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
UK's party leaders brace for Brexit election
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn were set to trade barbs over Brexit and public spending Wednesday when they face off in Parliament for the last time before a Dec. 12 general election.
UK's Brexit deal estimated to cost almost $100 billion
A respected British think tank has slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, concluding that the economy would be 3.5% smaller compared with staying in the European Union.
Seychelles leader: No time for 'blame game' in climate fight
London, Oct 29 (AP/UNB) — The Seychelles president is warning there's no time for a "blame game" in the fight against climate change and he urges major nations to do more.
Portugal's new government inaugurated
Lisbon, Oct 27 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Portugal's new government was sworn in on Saturday morning by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa here in the Ajuda National Palace.
Separatists clash with police in Barcelona after huge rally
Barcelona, Oct 27 (AP/UNB) — Police and violent protesters in Spain's restive Catalonia region clashed Saturday after a massive rally in Barcelona against the imprisonment of nine separatist leaders for their roles in an illegal 2017 secession bid.
Far right expected to make gains in German regional vote
Berlin, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Political opponents say he's a Nazi and a court recently ruled he can be called a fascist, but to many Germans angry about immigration Bjoern Hoecke is the leader they've been waiting for.
Harvard graduate students authorize a strike; no date set
Cambridge, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Graduate students at Harvard University have voted to authorize a strike, but no date has been set for any walkout.
Labour Party says Johnson can't be trusted on workers rights
London, Oct 26 (AP/UNB) — Britain's main opposition party says Prime Minister Boris Johnson can't be trusted to protect workers' rights and environmental standards after a leaked report suggested the government would seek to weaken existing rules after the country leaves the European Union.