A flag of the European Union outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. (Credit: KENZO ...

Europe is celebrating its flag: Twelve golden stars, explicitly, and in contrast to some national flags, not representing member states or units but "the ideals of unity, solidarity and harmony ...

People in 12 of 24 nations surveyed tend to say the U.S. is their top ally. But it's also widely seen as a top threat, as are ...