Bernadette Chirac, Formidable Ex-First Lady of France, Dies at 93 World Times Long seen as the cool, coifed wife of the president, she emerged as a political player in her own right, as well as a relentless champion of charitie…
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg in Long-Range Drone Attack World Times It was the second such attack in days and came just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an economic forum in the city. from NYT > W…
C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program World Times A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal fu…
Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied World Times After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins. fr…
Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97 World Times The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history. from NYT &…
A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned. World Times Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find h…
As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw World Times The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave…