OTTAWA — Some Canadians, particularly Prime Minister Stephen Harper, have long been taken with the story of the disastrous attempt by the British explorer Sir John Franklin to sail and map the Northwest Passage. So it was not surprising that Mr. Harper ...

Apple managed to pack a lot into today's two-hour presentation, but viewers were left with some questions. And that's not even mentioning the scarf-wearing dude on stage. Here are the eight things Tim Cook still needs to answer about his company.

David Cameron may claim this offers Scotland 'the best of both worlds' if they vote No. But it could promise the worst of every world, with the rest of us forced to pick up the bills for Mr Salmond. With breathtaking legerdemain, Alex Salmond likens the Scottish ...

Analysis. Sangfroid: Barack Obama is projecting calm, but should we be alarmed? Photo: Evan Vucci. Barack Obama is in trouble for a comment months back, when he dismissed Islamic State as a 'JV' or junior varsity team, as in B-grade high school or ...