Long Before There Was 'Fake News,' There Were 'Fake Photos'
The pictures of 19th-century Egypt and other scenes, in an exhibit at the Clark Art Institute, don't always show the truth.
Europe
In Just 5 Moves, Grandmaster Loses And Leaves Chess World Aghast
The "Queen of Chess" gave away her final match at a major festival to make a point. And it left befuddled chess watchers wondering — in the words of one announcer — "What. Is. Going. On??"
Let This Spirit Moo-ve You: Make Way For Milk Vodka
A dairy farmer in Dorset, England, is distilling the sweet, high-fat milk of cows into a creamy and versatile beverage that is attracting the attention of both consumers and industry experts.
French Soldier Shoots Machete-Wielding Attacker At Louvre
A machete-wielding man shouted "Allahu Akbar" and attacked a security patrol near the museum on Friday, prompting a soldier to shoot the man, wounding him, the head of Paris police says.
Louvre Is Locked Down For A Short Time After A Man Attacks Guard
In Paris, French anti-terror prosecutors have launched an investigation after a machete-wielding man shouted "Allahu Akbar" and attacked a security patrol near the Louvre Museum on Friday.
European Parliament Leaders Question Trump's Likely EU Ambassador
European Parliament members want to block the man that President Trump is reportedly eyeing for ambassador to the European Union.
Russia Welcomes Confirmation Of Rex Tillerson As Secretary Of State
Russian officials are welcoming the confirmation of Rex Tillerson as the new secretary of state. They are expecting Tillerson, who was formerly the CEO of ExxonMobil, to help improve relations with the Kremlin.
Treasury Allows Limited Contact Between U.S. Companies, Russian Intelligence Agency
The administration has modified sanctions against Russia's domestic intelligence agency put in place in December under President Obama.
French Presidential Candidate Falters After Reported Hiring Scandal
The campaign of Francois Fillon, one of the leading presidential candidates, has stumbled after claims surfaced that he paid his wife nearly a million dollars in public funds — for hardly any work.
Former Soviet Republics Monitor Trump's Evolving Foreign Policy
Post-Soviet republics are curious about what a Trump White House and a Tillerson State Department will mean for them. Some see the recent spike in fighting in Ukraine through a big geopolitical lens.