Karla Adam
Staff Writer

Karla Adam is a reporter in the Washington Post’s London bureau. Before joining the Post in 2006, she worked as a freelancer in London for the New York Times and People magazine. Adam has degrees from Queen’s University in Canada, Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and the London School of Economics.

Latest by Karla Adam

Assange granted asylum by Ecuador; Britain maintains extradition pledge

Assange granted asylum by Ecuador; Britain maintains extradition pledge

Karla Adam

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was granted asylum on Thursday by Ecuador, raising the possibility of a diplomatic showdown between British and Ecuadoran authorities.

One Olympic medal, a singular sensation

One Olympic medal, a singular sensation

Karla Adam

For some countries, taking home a medal of any color is priceless, even if the haul is only one.

Britain exults in Olympic gold rush

Britain exults in Olympic gold rush

Anthony Faiola and Karla Adam

The opening days of the London Games brought a period of national self-flagellation. But in a story of perseverance, redemption and surging pride, Britain is starting to believe.

Empty seats have Olympics organizers scrambling

Empty seats have Olympics organizers scrambling

Karla Adam

Facing furor from shut-out ticket seekers, London organizers offer empty seats to military and students.

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