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In Peru’s Presidential Election, Keiko Fujimori Gives the Right in Latin America Another Win
Keiko Fujimori, a daughter of the former strongman Alberto Fujimori, returns her family’s movement to power, but with a narrow victory in a divided country.
What the U.S. Owes Venezuela
Expectations are rising over the role the Trump administration could play in helping after two devastating quakes.
Abdul Ahad Momand, Only Afghan to Fly in Space, Is Dead
A pilot in the Afghan Air Force, he was recruited for the Soviet space program. His 1988 flight took place as the Soviets were fighting a war in his country.
Efforts to Rescue Venezuela Quake Victims Grow More Desperate
The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.
Wimbledon Is One Place That Won’t Screen England in the World Cup
The tennis tournament, a bastion of sometimes stuffy rules, has no plans to broadcast World Cup matches on Henman Hill, but restrictions on cellphone use have been eased.
At Funerals, Venezuela’s Wounded Families and Friends Unite in Grief
Venezuelans began to bury some of the more than 1,400 victims of last week’s earthquakes, sharing tales of unimaginable loss.
Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.
Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
A New Zealand Olympian, his small gym in Auckland grew into a worldwide chain.
5 Killed in Shooting at Youth Center in Northern Germany, Police Say
The shooter’s motive was unclear, but the authorities said it was not believed to be related to terrorism.
Europe Heat Wave: Forecasts, Warnings and How to Stay Cool
A heat wave responsible for shattering numerous temperature records in Western Europe continued its shift east.
