European Cities Ramp up Security with New Barriers to Protect People from Terrorists

Authorities in several European cities decided to compromise the aesthetic look of some of their most beautiful sites to provide additional security to residents and tourists in the wake of recent terrorist vehicle attacks.

European court upholds Belgian ban on full-face veils

The legality of a Belgian ban on full-face Islamic veils was upheld on Tuesday by the European Court of Human Rights.

Paris concert hall the Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

The Bataclan, the Parisian music hall where 90 people were killed in a terrorist attack a year ago, reopened Saturday with a concert by Sting that served as a memorial to the dead.

Year After November Attacks, Paris Is a Fearful, Scarred City

The plaque for the victims is secured on the concrete wall across from the Bistrot des Oies, waiting to be unveiled Sunday. But already restaurant owner Stephane Dantier doesn't like it.

China abandons one-child policy, allows two kids for all couples

China will allow all couples to have two children, abandoning its decades-long one-child policy, the Communist Party of China (CPC) announced after a key meeting on Thursday.

Population of China to shrink to 1 billion by 2100 (UN report)

China's population will drop by around 350 million by 2100, according to a UN report that comes amid the government's ongoing efforts to implement a two-child policy.

US Is 'Deeply Troubled' by Russia's 'Undesirable' NGO Law

The United States has expressed concern over a new Russian law giving prosecutors the right to declare foreign and international non-governmental organizations "undesirable" and to fine or jail Russians who are involved with them.