Europe

Participants Fail To Break Haggis Throwing Record

7:39am January 30, 2017

This annual haggis throwing tradition happens in Scotland, where the dish of spiced sheep's organs is considered a delicacy. The prize for beating the world record was a lifetime supply of haggis.

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A Syrian refugee boy plays outside his family's tent in a Syrian refugee camp in the town of Zahrani, Lebanon, in December. Some one million Syrians live in Lebanon as refugees, according to the U.N.

FACT CHECK: Trump Tweets On Christians, ISIS And Vetting Miss The Bigger Picture

2:21pm January 29, 2017

A day after criticism and chaos for some caused by his executive order temporarily banning Muslims from seven countries, the president took to Twitter Sunday morning to defend himself.

Trump Speaks With Putin In 50-Minute Phone Call

8:25am January 29, 2017

by Lucian Kim

Russian attitudes to President Trump are expected get a further boost after Russian President Putin spoke with Trump on the phone Saturday.

King George III: Mad, villainous brute — or flawed, misunderstood man? A new, publicly available archive aims to give scholars and dabblers alike a chance to decide for themselves. This image was rendered in 1795, more than a decade after George nearly

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Vindication For The 'Mad King'? New Archive Gives George III A Second Chance

9:55am January 28, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

History hasn't been kind to the British royal who lost the Colonies. But a project that launched Saturday plans to digitize over 350,000 letters and papers that may humanize the much-maligned monarch.

Trump Has First News Conference With A Foreign Leader

8:14am January 28, 2017

by Frank Langfitt

President Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May spoke in a joint news conference Friday. They said they agreed on issues relating to trade, military and security links between the two countries.

Trump Hosts British Prime Minister Theresa May At The White House

6:22pm January 27, 2017

by Scott Horsley

In a news conference with British Prime Minister Theresa May, President Trump said he hoped to have a good relationship with Russia. He said the same of Mexico, despite the recent flap over the wall.

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President Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May, in the Oval Office on Friday before a private meeting.

In Meeting With Trump, U.K. Prime Minister Pushes For Future Trade Deal

2:29pm January 27, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Prime Minister Theresa May said at a news conference that she was convinced a trade deal was in the national interest of both countries. She also said Trump confirmed he is "100 percent behind NATO."

Assessing The 'Special Relationship' As U.K. Prime Minister Visits The U.S.

7:31am January 27, 2017

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is visiting the U.S. She's the first foreign leader to visit President Trump. David Greene talks with David Rennie of The Economist about the "special relationship."

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Frauke Petry, leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) political party, speaks at a conference of European right-wing parties on January 21 in Koblenz, Germany.

Populist Leader Aims 'To Change Political Situation' In Germany — And Europe

6:42am January 27, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Frauke Petry's Alternative for Germany party enjoys the most support of any nationalist faction in that country since World War II. Its counterparts in Europe are also seeing surges in support.

U.S. chef Mathew Peters (center), celebrates on the podium with teammates after winning the "Bocuse d'Or" trophy, in Lyon.

For The First Time, U.S. Wins Elite Bocuse D'Or Culinary Competition

6:31pm January 26, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The competition pits 24 chefs against each other and is billed as the "most demanding and prestigious reward in world gastronomy," started by legendary French chef Paul Bocuse.