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Greece Puts Off Talks a Day as Workers Strike
Missing another deadline, the government failed to reach agreement with creditors Tuesday, and Greek workers walked off the job to protest austerity measures.

Russia to Retry Sergei Magnitsky Posthumously
The decision to once again prosecute Sergei L. Magnitsky, whose death in prison was considered a symbol of rights abuses in Russia, infuriated his family and former employer.

Vatican Urged to Give Priority to Abuse Victims
An advocate for the prevention of child abuse said at a conference that the church should listen to victims rather than focus their attention on priests accused of wrongdoing.

Viktor Orban Defends Hungary?s New Constitution
In his state of the nation speech Tuesday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the Constitution was "the first in Europe to prescribe decreasing public debt and keeping the balance of the budget."

Emil Boc, Romanian Prime Minister, Resigns Amid Protests
Prime Minister Emil Boc is the latest European leader to fall victim to a mood of public outrage over austerity measures and stagnant growth.

Roman Catholics Convene to Discuss Sexual Abuse Prevention
Religious superiors as well as abuse victims were invited to a symposium in Rome. Some wondered what action would come from the meeting.

Merkel and Sarkozy Address Syria, Greece and French Election
At a joint news conference, the two leaders pledged not to allow Russia and China to block international action to stop the bloodshed in Syria.

Conservative Wins Runoff for Presidency in Finland
The victory for Finland?s conservatives in the presidential runoff restores the National Coalition Party to the presidency after 30 years and gives it the nation?s two top posts for the first time.

Contador, Three-Time Tour de France Champion, Is Found Guilty of Doping
An appeals court ruled on Monday that Alberto Contador, a three-time winner of the Tour de France, used a performance-enhancing drug when he won the race in 2010.

Russia Rejects Criticism of Its U.N. Veto on Syria
Russia?s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, on Monday lashed out at critics of Russia?s decision to veto a United Nations resolution on Syria and reiterated objections to the plan.

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