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Michael Gove Enters Conservative Race to Succeed Theresa May
British Environment Secretary Michael Gove has entered the crowded race to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May, who is stepping down as Conservative Party leader on June 7.
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The Latest: US Player Sam Querrey Withdraws From French Open
The Latest on the French Open (all times local):
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The Latest: Iraq to Try Help End Crisis Between US and Iran
The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region and elsewhere in the Mideast amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran (all times local):
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Magnitude-8 Earthquake Strikes North-Central Peru
A large earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck north-central Peru early Sunday, the U.S. Geological survey reported.
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US Sanctions on Iran Felt in Iraqi Shiite Tourist Shops
Shop owners in Baghdad’s Shiite holy neighborhood of Kadhimiya are feeling the pain of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
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Lithuania Presidential Hopefuls: Tone Down Russia Rhetoric
Lithuanians are choosing a new president in a runoff vote between two candidates who both say they want to maintain a strict tone toward neighboring Russia while easing sometimes harsh rhetoric.
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EU Elections Primer: How They Work, What Could Happen
European voters are choosing lawmakers to represent them at the European Parliament for the next five years. In all, 400 million voters in 28 nations have had the right to vote over the past four days. Here’s a look at that massive exercise in democracy, a multi-national ballot by the European Union’s only democratically elected institution.
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Federer Returns to Play at French Open After 4-Year Absence
Roger Federer is in action on the opening day of the French Open.
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Countries to Watch as Divided Europe Chooses Its Parliament
As voters in all 28 European Union countries elect a new shared parliament , here are some key races to watch in the battle to fill the 751 seats in the European Parliament:
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Resigns After 7 Years
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has resigned after seven years on the job.