More than 20,000 rugby fans from Belfast and Dublin are descending on Twickenham for the first ever all-Ireland final of Europe’s premier club competition, the Heineken Cup.

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VIDEO: Epic journey for rugby final

The leaders said they discussed Europe’s economy, Afghanistan, Iran and Syria during a meeting at the White House.

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Obama Meets With Hollande Ahead of G-8 Meeting

The European dream has become a nightmare, laments Will Self

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A Point of View: The European Dream Has Become A Nightmare

France's new Socialist government is already causing ripples throughout a Europe struggling to balance government budgets without making ordinary people's lives miserable, but it has created a completely different problem in the Middle East.

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Arabs giggle over French PM’s name

Spain's government called for calm Friday, a day after rating agency Moody's downgraded 16 Spanish banks in the latest sign of distress in Europe.

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Spain seeks financial calm

Greater Manchester voters are to be polled over whether they want a referendum on UK membership of the European Union.

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Voters asked about EU referendum

European markets suffer a nervous session with investors unsettled by a downgrade for Spanish banks and the political crisis in Greece.

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Market jitters over eurozone woes

Pronouncements about the consequences of leaving the euro seem to be falling on increasingly deaf ears.

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With Little to Lose, Many Greeks Shrug Off Dire Warnings

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would discuss stimulus programs to get the Greek economy growing again and that she was committed to keeping Greece in the euro zone.

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Greek Stimulus Is an Option, Merkel Says

U.S. and European stocks bounced back after political leaders in Athens agreed to form a caretaker government for the purpose of holding new elections next month.

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European Stocks Bounce Back

England manager Roy Hodgson names Steven Gerrard as his captain for the European Championship campaign.

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Gerrard is named England captain

PARIS — Newly installed French President Francois Hollande declared Tuesday that he would propose a “new pact” to his European partners emphasizing economic stimulus in addition to the fiscal discipline imposed by Germany. Read full article > >

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Hollande proposes ‘new pact’ for Europe in inaugural address

The latest turmoil could signify a new round of financial instability for Europe and beyond, but could also spark a new phase of bargaining between Greece and its European lenders.

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Greek Turmoil May Spur New Bargaining in Euro Zone

Renoir’s “Grand Illusion,” from 1937 (and now newly restored), may have lessons for a Europe bitterly divided at present.

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Renoir’s Vision for a United Europe in ‘Grand Illusion’

European central bankers openly express views on the possibility of Greece leaving the eurozone as the country struggles to form a government.

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EU bankers ponder Greek euro exit