Europe

At Munich conference, Vance warns European allies of ‘threat from within’

Remarks came amid European anxiety over President Donald Trump’s decision to begin Ukraine peace talks with Moscow

Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment

Francis is 88

Kremlin dismisses Ukraine's accusation that Russia attacked Chernobyl nuclear plant

Protective shelter contains the lingering radiation from the world’s worst civil nuclear catastrophe

As Germany election looms, far-right German party continues to gather support

Party’s popularity has been fueled by dissatisfaction with the large numbers of immigrants in the country

France's Macron urges Syria's interim government to join US-led coalition fighting extremists

French president’s comments come amid uncertainty over US commitment to region

Russian Vinnik back in Moscow after prisoner swap, news agency says

Jailed Georgian journalist: 'I will not bow to this regime'

Colleagues raise concerns about health of media outlet founder who is protesting her detention in Georgian prison

Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts

'There’s no reason for us to be building brand-new nuclear weapons. We already have so many,' he says

Chinese diplomat visits UK, restarts dialogue

Wang Yi's visit signals warming ties still shadowed by distrust

Expert says Trump needs ‘carrot and stick’ with Putin

One year since Navalny's death, investigation stalls

Pentagon chief calls on NATO partners to increase role in Europe’s defense

The US defense secretary says the allies likely will need to raise defense spending to 5% GDP