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Irish woman helps make Met Gala more accessible
As celebrities swept up the Met Gala’s red carpet in New York in towering looks and high drama last night, an Irish…
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Israel extends detention of flotilla activists until the weekend
Two foreign activists detained after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces will remain in custody until Sunday, according to the…
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Romanian government collapses after losing no-confidence vote
Romania was plunged deeper into political uncertainty on Monday after the country’s pro-EU government fell in a parliamentary no-confidence vote. Prime Minister…
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WHO traces more than 80 passengers on flight taken by hantavirus victim
Health officials are tracing dozens of travelers after a cruise passenger infected with hantavirus died following a flight from Saint Helena to…
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Car plows into crowd in Leipzig, Germany, killing two
A deadly car attack tore through central Leipzig, leaving two people dead and about 20 others injured after a vehicle sped into…
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Man shot after firing at Secret Service agents, injuring bystander near White House
An armed confrontation just outside the White House perimeter triggered a brief lockdown yesterday afternoon after Secret Service officers encountered what they…
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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night for style
On fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala once again turned Manhattan into a theater of celebrity, drawing Hollywood, music, sports and style’s…
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WHO suspects human-to-human transmission on virus-hit cruise ship
A possible case of human-to-human transmission may be unfolding among close contacts aboard the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus…
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MV Hondius: A Timeline of Events on Board
A confirmed case of hantavirus on board a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde has prompted heightened precautions as authorities monitor passengers…
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Ex-NY Mayor Giuliani Has Pneumonia, Remains in Critical Condition, Spokesman Says
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who became the face of the city’s response to the September 11 attacks, remained in…
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US Secret Service at shooting scene in Washington
A shooting involving law enforcement near the heart of Washington prompted a rapid response Sunday, with the US Secret Service confirming that…
