Deadly Israeli Raid on Aid Flotilla Draws Condemnation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel canceled his plans for meeting with President Obama after a raid on ships carrying supplies for Gaza left at least 10 people dead.

Raid Jeopardizes Turkey Relations

Relations between Israel and Turkey have been dragged to a new low, experts say, threatening to derail relations between the two close U.S. allies.

Koreas Ease Tensions With Small Gestures

Tentative steps on Monday showed that North and South Korea were weighing the option of stepping back from their confrontation.

Downpour Cancels Obama's Memorial Day Event

A downpour Chicago cancels a Memorial Day event near Chicago that President Obama had planned to attend, one in which he also had his share of detractors.

Pope Names Team to Investigate Abuse in Ireland

The inquiry represents one of his most concrete actions since a sexual abuse scandal hit the European church.

Louise Bourgeois, Artist and Sculptor, Is Dead

Ms. Bourgeois's sculptures shared a set of repeated themes, centered on the human body and its need for nurture and protection in a frightening world.

Stosur Ends Henin?s French Open Streak

Justine Henin?s hopes of a fifth French Open title were dashed on Monday; Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic advanced.

Chinese Edge Toward Supercomputing Record

A Chinese supercomputer ranks as the world?s second fastest, surpassing European and Japanese systems.

German President Quits Over Remarks on Military

The German president Horst Koehler said he was resigning due to widespread criticism of comments about the country?s military action and commercial interests.

Ask a Train Operator

Taking Questions: This week, Dennis H. Boyd, who operates trains on the No. 4 subway line, responds to readers.