Leaky Gas Pipeline Sparks an Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico
The fire burned for more than five hours before it was extinguished, according to Pemex, the Mexican oil company that controls the pipeline.
Gas Leak Causes Inferno in the Gulf of Mexico
The swirling fire, ignited by a leak in an underwater gas pipe, burned for more than five hours on Friday. The pipeline is controlled by Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil monopoly.
‘Why?’ Ukrainian Army Faces Criticism for Making Women March in Heels
“Women, like men, fight in combat boots.” Recently released photos promoting an upcoming military parade received widespread criticism over the decision to make female cadets rehearse in heels.
U.K. Deer Cull Is Discussed as Solution to Exploding Herds
A pandemic-fueled expansion of the herds threatens the plant life that many species depend on for survival. But will the public accept killing many more deer?
Suicide Explosion Kills 10, Injures Dozens in Somalia
The attack in the capital, for which the terrorist group Al Shabab claimed responsibility, comes as the Horn of Africa nation begins a crucial election season.
With Pandemic Receding, Americans Return to July 4 Rituals
About 48 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday weekend, a 40 percent jump over last year.
Canada's Vaccination Rate Rises and Country Reopens
Here’s what Canada’s reopening looked like during my trip through three Western provinces.
Britain Gambles on Reopening Despite the Delta Variant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems convinced vaccines have broken the link between cases and hospitalizations. In a few weeks, we’ll know whether he’s right.
Tran Thien Khiem, 95, Dies; a Power in South Vietnam Before Its Fall
For six years he was the nation’s second in command, a master of political intrigue who had plotted and thwarted coups before fleeing the Communist victory in 1945.
‘The World Is Watching’: Britain Gambles on Reopening Despite the Delta Variant
Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems convinced vaccines have broken the link between cases and hospitalizations. In a few weeks, we’ll know whether he’s right.