Greek PM Steps Down, Calls New Elections, In Wake Of Bailout Deal
Alexis Tsipras, fresh from a bruising battle to push a European bailout plan through parliament, will resign ahead of fresh elections set for Sept. 20.
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France's Le Pen Forced Out Of Far-Right Party He Founded
The longtime head of France's anti-immigration National Front was expelled at the behest of his daughter, the party's current president, following remarks he made downplaying the Holocaust.
In Spain's Soccer Tiffs, Government Intervenes Again
Long-standing disputes between the leaders of Spain's soccer organizations have forced the Spanish government to step in, this time to help resolve scheduling conflicts.
Expiration Dates Looming For Sex Allegations Against Julian Assange
With the five-year statute of limitations deadline approaching, Julian Assange could be cleared of three out of four accusations of sex crimes.
New Greek Bailout Deal Looms
Greece and its creditors inch closer to a third bailout agreement. Negotiators hope to reach an accord by Tuesday.
Swedish Prosecutors Drop Part Of Sex-Crime Investigation Against Assange
Time essentially ran out on investigations into three sex-crime accusations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. One allegation of rape remains.
Greece Says It Has Reached Bailout Agreement With Creditors
The deal in principal would provide for loans of 86 billion euros over three years in exchange for essentially an overhaul of Greece's economy. The accord still needs eurozone political approval.
Ballet Dancer Dies In London Motorbike Accident
38-year-old British dancer Jonathan Ollivier was killed on Sunday, hours before a scheduled performance.
Greek Island Of Kos Burdened By Migrant Migration
Millions of migrants and refugees are trying to get into the European Union. One way in is via the Greek islands. The migration is making a major impact on the island of Kos.
Hungary Builds Controversial Border Fence To Disrupt Flow Of Migrants
A controversial border fence to keep out migrants who travel to Hungary through Serbia will be finished by the end of August. Opponents say it violates European Union laws, but officials in several member states, including Germany, say it's not their place to decide how to deal with the growing influx of refugees into EU countries that border non-EU countries.