Europe

The lights at Cologne Cathedral are switched off Monday to make a statement against PEGIDA.

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Germany Turns Off The Lights To Protest Growing Anti-Islam Movement

1:23pm January 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

A group calling itself PEGIDA has protested since October against Germany's asylum and immigration policies. The German political and public mainstream has responded sharply.

Jordanian Prince To Challenge 4-Term FIFA Chief For Presidency

10:42am January 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein said he is running against incumbent Sepp Blatter because he believes "it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport."

2 Promising U.S. Skiers Killed In Alps Avalanche

10:34am January 06, 2015

Coaches and friends are mourning the loss of two American prospects in World Cup skiing. Linda Wertheimer talks to Sasha Rearick, head coach of the U.S. ski team.

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Euro's Drop Raises Questions About Its Long-Term Prospects

10:34am January 06, 2015

The Euro fell to a nine-year low against the dollar on Monday as investors worried about Europe's economic doldrums. Linda Wertheimer talks to Callum Williams of The Economist.

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The British theater company 1927 performs its latest play, Golem, based on the character from ancient Jewish folklore. The troupe's trademark is vintage style combined with distinctive animation.

The Theater Company Is 1927; The Technology Is Cutting Edge

7:40pm January 05, 2015

by Ari Shapiro

The British troupe 1927 has used vintage style and distinctive animation to make a name for itself in London and beyond. Its latest play is Golem.

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The classic Spanish roscón is an aromatic, citrus-infused brioche topped by sugar, flaked almonds and candied fruits – arranged like the jewels on a king's crown. It's ubiquitous on Spanish tables on Three Kings Day, Jan. 6.

In Spain, A Kingly Ring With A Hidden Surprise Wraps Up The Holidays

6:27pm January 05, 2015

by James Badcock

The roscón is a ring-shaped, citrus-infused brioche ubiquitous on Spanish tables on Three Kings Day, Jan. 6. It comes with an ancient pedigree and a trinket inside that will bring luck to the finder.

Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar

12:22pm January 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

A combination of political instability in Greece, possible quantitative easing in the eurozone and a stronger dollar are all pushing the common European currency lower.

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Kremlin Choreographs Politics To Make Putin Look Good, Author Says

4:40pm January 04, 2015

Author Peter Pomerantsev talks to David Greene about how the Kremlin has maintained Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity at home despite this year's challenges.

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Turkey's new presidential palace in the capital, Ankara, has an official price tag of $615 million and more than 1,000 rooms. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ak Saray, or the White Palace, is not his palace, but that of Turkey. But not everyone is so

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Turkey's President And His 1,100-Room 'White Palace'

4:06pm January 04, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the massive presidential complex is a symbol of Turkey's growing importance. But as one opposition politician puts it: Only dictators want to live in palaces.

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Romanians burn a portrait of Nicolae Ceausescu in Denta on Dec. 22, 1989, as residents take to the streets to celebrate the downfall of the dictator.

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25 Years After Death, A Dictator Still Casts A Shadow In Romania

3:38pm January 04, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Nicolae Ceausescu ruled with an iron fist for 25 years until he was overthrown and executed on Christmas Day in 1989. A quarter-century after his ouster, the country is still dealing with his legacy.

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