Europe

Being Knighted Isn't Always What It's Cracked Up To Be

8:02am November 29, 2016

Britain's Princess Beatrice threw a party, and singer Ed Sheeran attended. He jokingly asked if he could be knighted. But when getting into position, she accidentally slashed his face.

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Russian Government Accused Of Controlling Christmas

8:02am November 29, 2016

Officials offered guidelines for how children should write their letters to Russia's version of Santa. The BBC reports the government worried kids were giving up too many personal details.

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Big companies, like The Kolache Factory, which is headquartered in Texas, have started to build franchises in other states.

The Czech Pastry That Took Texas By Storm, And Keeps Gaining Strength

1:00pm November 28, 2016

by Wynne Davis

Kolaches have been a Lone Star staple for a long time, and some have even taken on a sausage-and-jalapeño twist. Now their popularity is expanding, with both big and small companies getting onboard.

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Fillon Beats Juppe In French Conservative Presidential Primary

12:13pm November 28, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

In the conservative party's race for president, Alain Juppé, conceded defeat to Francois Fillon, who will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the presidential election next May.

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A Year Later: Fence Between Serbia And Hungary Slows Migrant Traffic

10:29am November 28, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

The fence dramatically reduced the number of crossings. In 2015, as many as 3,000 migrants crossed daily, now only about 30 asylum seekers a day have been officially allowed to enter Hungary.

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Finland's Postal Service Goes Above And Beyond Delivering Mail

7:32am November 28, 2016

To supplement the declining mail business, the state-owned service is offering buddy walks for the elderly. For about $73, customers can order a buddy who will help them walk in slippery conditions.

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Belgium Wants U.N. Agency To Recogonize Its Beer Culture

7:32am November 28, 2016

The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization meets soon to discuss its list of cultural practices that need safeguarding. Belgium says its beer drinking culture is a great contribution.

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Francois Fillon waves before delivering a speech after the conservative presidential primary on Nov. 27, in Paris.

Francois Fillon Wins France's Conservative Presidential Primary

3:56pm November 27, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Fillon defeated the more moderate Alain Juppé. Fillon will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the French presidential election next May.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (left) met in Istanbul Monday.

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Stark Choice For NATO's Turkish Officers: Arrests At Home, Limbo In Europe

11:16am November 27, 2016

by Teri Schultz

Turkish officers in Brussels say their government is firing them and sending them home. Some are in hiding or seeking asylum, fearing imprisonment or worse. They deny they were part of a coup attempt.

Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities

8:39am November 27, 2016

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

A play based on the experiences of one of the few journalists to have reported from behind ISIS lines is causing controversy. Critics are wary of how students will receive the sensitive themes.