In the late sixteenth century, Europeans began journeying to the region in North America that became the original thirteen colonies. Many explorers reported on the features of the land and the customs of native peoples. But their primary goal was to...

As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 through 1600. See also: 16th century in...

A court extended the bail of an Indian actor by almost a month Thursday while he awaits sentencing for illegal arms possession in connection with the 1993 Mumbai bombings that killed 257 people.Judge Pramod Kode said Sanjay Dutt could remain free on bail until Jan....

Authorities suspended a prison guard and were investigating eight others for hugging and shaking hands with Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt after he was temporarily released on bail last week, a prison official said Monday.Television channels showed the police guards smiling and greeting Dutt as he...

Since the 16th century, when they ferried King Henry VIII between his riverside palaces, Thames boatmen have plied the waters, fathers passing detailed knowledge of the river to their sons.Now, a new licensing system designed by the European Union threatens to sweep away centuries of...