The party of Prime Minister Stefan Lofven stayed in power with a pact that makes concessions to conservatives but excludes an anti-immigrant party.
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Amid Brexit Chaos, E.U. Sees a ‘Catastrophic Success’
Brussels has celebrated its unity in negotiations with Britain, and it has successfully demonstrated the pain of leaving the E.U. But at what cost?
British Parliament’s Bid to Break Its Brexit Deadlock Is Delayed. Again.
After a crippling defeat for her Brexit plan on Tuesday, Prime Minister Theresa May will allow lawmakers to debate and vote on alternatives. But not until Jan. 29.
Sudan Protesters Met With Tear Gas on March to Presidential Palace
Demonstrators clashed with security forces on the streets of the capital in the latest demonstration against President Omar al-Bashir.
Putin Gets Red Carpet Treatment in Serbia, a Fulcrum Once More
As Serbia seeks to join the European Union without damaging its ties with Moscow, the country on the eastern flank of Europe is in play all over again.
Facebook Identifies Russia-Linked Misinformation Campaign
Facebook removed nearly 500 pages and accounts targeted at Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Some originated from an agency controlled by the Kremlin.
Alexis Tsipras Survives Confidence Vote in Greece’s Parliament
The prime minister was widely expected to win, but he still faces a series of crises, including a deal to end a dispute with Macedonia.
A $100 Million Bribe to the President? Mexicans Shrug
The allegation in an American court that Mexico’s former president was paid a huge bribe caused a stir in the United States. Mexicans met the testimony with more skepticism.
Corbyn Will Decide Fate of Brexit, Whether He Wants to or Not
Britain’s opposition leader has strained to keep his options open on E.U. withdrawal. But his party’s votes will be critical to the outcome, and time is running out.
Theresa May Survives No-Confidence Vote in British Parliament
A day after a crushing defeat on her plan for leaving the European Union, the prime minister held onto her job, but she has no obvious way forward on Brexit.