NASA Flight Tests Unique Jumbo Jet With Opening in Side for a Telescope

A NASA jumbo jet that will help scientists unlock the origins of the universe with infrared observations reached a milestone Friday when doors covering the plane’s telescope were fully opened in flight.

Bulgaria to Elect a New Parliament After Corruption Scandals

The Bulgarian people elect a new parliament Sunday that will have to tackle an economic crisis and widespread corruption, which has cost the Balkan country millions of dollars in crucial European Union aid. Opinion polls suggest a defeat for the ruling...

EU Censures Romania, Bulgaria For Corruption, Withholds Funds

A series of reports released by the European Commission sharply criticize the EU’s newest members, Bulgaria and Romania, for high levels of corruption. The situation is especially stark in Bulgaria, where the EU has suspended some aid payments,...