Austria's Social Democrat Party Wants Its Gnomes Back
The BBC reports that on Saturday more than 400 garden gnomes were stolen from an Austrian town, where they were holding election campaign signs while tied to lampposts.
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Russian Convoy Crosses Ukrainian Border, Prompting Outcry From West
Russia has sent a large number of trucks into eastern Ukraine without the authorization of the Ukrainian government or Red Cross supervision. Moscow says the trucks are carrying aid for civilians, but the Ukrainians — together with NATO, U.S. and European leaders — say the move is a violation of Ukrainian sovereignty.
European Fighters Take On More Prominent Roles In The Islamic State
The hunt is on to identify the man in the James Foley execution video who speaks with a British accent. An estimated 2,000 Europeans have left home to join the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
As Ukraine Presses Military Offensive, The Facts Are Fuzzy
Ukraine's army has been gaining ground against pro-Russian separatists. But details are difficult to pin down. They are now trading accusations over an alleged attack against a civilian convoy.
Oslo Police Arrest Intoxicated Segway Driver
The incident comes a little over a month after the country's officials lifted a ban on the stand up motor device.
Specialty Food And Agriculture Startups Are Ripening In Greece
Sotiris Lymperopoulos left a good job in Athens to collect wild sea greens for upscale restaurants. Food startups like his may be able to generate thousands of new jobs in post-crisis Greece.
No Cease-Fire In Sight For Eastern Ukraine
Fighting has intensified near two major cities held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. In Berlin, a meeting on a cease-fire ended without any breakthrough.
Russian Military Vehicles Reportedly Move Into Ukraine
Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, as government and separatist forces still fight for control of the cities of Luhansk and Donetsk.
Russian Aid Convoy Parked Near Ukraine Border
A humanitarian aid convoy from Russia has reached the border with Ukraine. Russia is suspected of using the convoy to extend its influence there. Ukraine is battling a pro-Russian rebellion.
A Surge Of Migrants At The Border ... Of Spain
Spain is dealing with its biggest migration crush in decades. More than 1,200 people this week alone have landed on the country's Mediterranean coast in flimsy rafts and boats.