German Lawmakers Back Greek Bailout Plan
The Bundestag voted overwhelmingly in favor of the $93.6 billion package aimed at keeping Athens in the eurozone.
Europe
Popular Russian Balladeer Sang About Ordinary Life In The USSR
Vladimir Vysotsky, who died 35 years ago this month, was never given any recognition by the Soviet government. He became popular through bootlegged cassettes passed from hand-to-hand.
Bosnians Remember When Their City Became 'One Big Concentration Camp'
It has been 20 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, Bosnia, when some 8,000 Bosnian men and boys died or went missing. Bosnian-Americans now living in Missouri can't escape the memories.
After Years Of Recession, Greeks Fear Bailout Will Only Make Lives Harder
The Greek Parliament passed measures to support this week's eurozone-backed bailout agreement, but celebrations were muted at best, and there were large demonstrations against new austerity moves.
Beyond A Bailout: Greece Needs Debt Relief, IMF Says
Greece is so saddled with debt it probably can't turn its economy around for years, the International Monetary Fund says. But writing down debt would require an OK from Germany, which has opposed it.
WATCH: Merkel's Awkward Interaction With Tearful Palestinian Girl
Video of the encounter with the Palestinian girl whose family is close to deportation has gone viral. The German chancellor's manner during the interaction has been both criticized and lauded.
They're The First Black Africans To Ride In The Tour De France
The two men are from Eritrea. They're rising (and climbing) stars. And they're changing the image of the bike in Africa, where it's often looked down on as a poor person's transportation.
Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Measures To Move Forward With Bailout
The Greek parliament passed the austerity bill needed as a first step to open new bailout negotiations with European leaders. Protesters rallied outside parliament throughout the debate.
Greek Parliament Debates Austerity Measures In Bailout Deal
The Greek parliament debates the latest bailout deal in Athens Wednesday. It must approve a range of new laws for the bailout to proceed, but there is strong opposition to it within the ruling party.
Greece's Parliament Approves Austerity Measures
The agreement with the country's creditors passed with support from the opposition. The vote allows Greece to begin negotiations with its creditors on a third bailout.