A Romanian novelist who thought she had found a painting by Pablo Picasso stolen from a museum in the Netherlands six years ago seems to have been the victim of a prank.

Sri Lankan lawmakers have submitted a motion to suspend the expenses of disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who has lost two no-confidence motions in Parliament.

Finland has summoned the Russian ambassador to express 'concern regarding GPS signal disruption' that occurred during NATO’s vast Trident Juncture military drills in Norway 'and the security risks it causes.'

The Latest on Nissan Motor Co.’s chairman Carlos Ghosn and allegations he underreported income. (all times local):

Russian prosecutors have announced a new criminal case against Kremlin critic Bill Browder and say he might be behind the death of his former employee in a Russian prison.

Nissan Motor Co. said Monday that it will dismiss its chairman, Brazilian-born Carlos Ghosn after finding that he under-reported his income 'over many years,' among other allegations of misconduct.

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French drivers are blocking oil depots as they try to keep up pressure on the government to abandon fuel tax hikes.