The Sochi Olympics have enlivened Russian national pride—and authorities are cutting back on homework for kids to keep the euphoria going
Europe
Wet U.K. Swamped by Floodwaters and Politicians
The wettest winter weather in centuries has led to a deluge of attention-seeking politicians
Exclusive: Sochi’s Gays Had Protection From the Mayor Who Claimed They Don’t Exist
The owner of Sochi’s only gay nightclub tells TIME of the preferential treatment his establishment has received in the run-up to the Winter Olympics
So Much for Freedom Fries: America’s New BFF Is France
France and the U.S. have rarely looked closer as President Obama fêted his French counterpart François Hollande with a White House State Dinner
Spain’s Controversial Abortion Law Survives After Secret Vote
Spanish MPs held an anonymous ballot on the conservative bill that’s sparked widespread controversy and protests
Tibetan Activist-Monk Says Spain Bowed to Chinese Pressure Over Rights Law
Parliament effectively stymieing Spanish high court’s attempt to arrest former Chinese officials on genocide charges
U.S. to France: Je T’Adore
New poll reveals America’s love for France is back on track
More Art Found in ‘Nazi Trove’
Sixty additional pieces by Picasso, Renoir, Monet and others found among the haul at Cornelius Gurlitt’s Salzburg home.
This Picture Shows What’s Wrong With Switzerland’s Anti-Immigrant Hysteria
Without multiculturalism, the Swiss would not be at the World Cup
E.U. Calls for New Government and Elections in Ukraine
President Viktor Yanukovych’s crackdown against ongoing protests alarms the organization
Spanish Court: Former Chinese Leaders Must Face Charges of Crimes Against Humanity
Interpol asked to arrest former Chinese President Jiang Zemin and others on allegations of genocide and torture in Tibet
Sochi Heats Up — Literally
It’s warm at the 2014 Winter Olympics, and it may stay that way
Beer Fridge Cheers Canadian Olympians at Sochi
Molson beer refrigerator offers free brews when Canadians scan their passports