Merkel?s Choice Wins German Presidency in Weak Showing

Chancellor Angela Merkel?s handpicked presidential candidate limped to victory, a weak showing that deeply damaged her political fortunes.

Cypriot Police Say Russian Spying Suspect Vanished

Cypriot police began searching for an alleged Russian spy wanted in the United States who vanished after being released on bail.

Belgian Raiders Went to National Archives

Police officers, who also raided the Roman Catholic Church last week, took documents relating to around 30 allegations of sexual abuse.

Airbus Subsidies From Europe Are Ruled Improper

The World Trade Organization ruled that European government subsidies gave the European aircraft maker an unfair advantage over Boeing.

Journalists From Brazil Unhappy With Relegation to Sideline at World Cup

In Brazil, radio and television reporters are used to standing behind the goals and along the sideline.

British Regulator Fines Drunken Oil Trader

A former oil futures broker engineered a jump in the price of oil a year ago and cost his firm millions after a weekend of heavy drinking, Britain?s financial regulator disclosed.

Berdych Stuns Federer at Wimbledon

Tomas Berdych, the 12th seed, provided another upset, beating No. 1 Roger Federer, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

The Bard of Wimbledon

Matt Harvey, Wimbledon?s first official poet, takes literary license with tennis?s quirkiest tournament.