Uncertainty in Senate Over Hearing on Russia Treaty

Senator John Kerry put the New Start arms control treaty with Russia on his panel’s schedule for next week but then backed off and said he might not call a vote after all.

Greek Police Confront Protesting Truck Drivers

Greek police used tear gas to disperse protesting fuel-truck drivers, after the government issued an emergency order to force them back to work.

French Police Question Minister in Tax Scandal

Police began questioning French Labor Minister Eric Woerth on Thursday as a witness in an investigation into a political donations scandal that has rocked the government.

Former Nazi Guard, 88, Charged in Mass Murder of Jews

Samuel Kunz is accused of aiding in the murders of 430,000 Jews at the Belzec death camp during World War II, and with shooting 10 people himself during his time there.

Lawmakers in Catalonia Vote to Ban Bullfighting

Bullfighting suffered its most significant setback to date on Wednesday when lawmakers in Catalonia voted to ban fights in their region.

Russia Moves to Sell Shares in State Companies

The government plans to sell only minority stakes in the companies, retaining control while letting investors share a larger part of the risks and profits.

Leaked Afghan War Reports Heighten European Doubts

The leaked U.S. military documents have prompted Berlin and London to demand expanded inquiries and could increase pressure to withdraw troops from the conflict in Afghanistan.

Lending Tightened in Quarter for European Businesses

Banks had trouble raising money to lend in the aftermath of the sovereign debt crisis, the European Central Bank said.

Hans Blix Offers Harsh View of Iraq Invasion

Hans Blix, who led a weapons inspection team in the prelude to the Iraq invasion, testified as part of the British inquiry into the war.