World

The U.K. Conservatives are back. Is there a lesson for our Grits?

Seafarers’ legends vary in their descriptions of mysterious sea creatures

The damage done by Simm is now said to be considerable

Every hour, a Chinese baby is born with the disease

Money paid into a pot covers the fines for cheating the Paris subway

What skills do judges need in order to sit on the highest court?

A Pakistani extremist on Faisal Shahzad’s desire for fame

The newly minted PM faces a daunting task: fix the U.K.’s finances

BP’s efforts to plug its undersea oil spill take on a MacGyver feel

Louisiana braces for financial losses as a crude oil leak hits major fishing grounds