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Cain Burdeau
Cain Burdeau is the EU correspondent for Courthouse News Service. Previously, he worked for the Associated Press in New Orleans where he led coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. He is the recipient of several awards, including a George Polk award for his work with the AP covering the BP oil spill.
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Spain’s historic migrant amnesty faces high court challenge
The center-left government is in the midst of Europe’s largest-ever amnesty for migrants, with over 1 million people expected to qualify. But it may not survive national or EU legal tests.
Serbia at a crossroads: Elections loom as Vučić seeks to survive political crisis
It’s a move reminiscent of Vladimir Putin’s strategy to hold onto power in Russia: Serbia’s populist strongman plans to resign as president but hold onto power by becoming prime minister.
Sicily’s medieval mosaic: DNA reveals island’s deep diversity
Sicily is famous as a crossroads of civilizations in the Mediterranean. A DNA study of its medieval populations proves it.
‘Reckless and dangerous’: EU faces outcry as it hosts Taliban officials for deportation talks
For the first time, Afghan Taliban officials were in Brussels for talks. European governments want to deport Afghans they deem a danger.
Spain's Zapatero appears in court as pressure mounts on PM Sánchez
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is on the defensive as corruption scandals rock his party.
At G7 summit, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on US
U.S. President Donald Trump is in Europe for a Group of Seven meeting. He's shown little appetite to change his position on Ukraine.
UK to impose social media ban for under-16s
Britain will ban under-16s from using social media to “give kids the childhood they deserve.” Critics warn bans aren't enough and call for stricter enforcement of tech companies.
Europe tightens borders as new migration laws go into effect
The European Union's new asylum laws are now in force — and experts fear that means Europe's humanitarian approach is getting replaced by a focus on border security.