America's war with Iraq has altered its position in the world, bringing new responsibilities...and new dangers.
A new study yields fresh perspectives on the world's wealth.
Should Emma Goldman's passionate love affair lower her standing in the eyes of feminists?
Unilateral divorce was supposed to give abused wives a way out of marriage, but it spurred them to commit homicide instead.
Investigative journalism now seems at the mercy of lawyers everywhere.
When a great philosopher dies, we expect a great exit line. But Socrates' parting shot may carry more meaning than some have thought.
The International Monetary Fund is often criticized, but one economist rises to its defense.
Indoor air pollution, mostly from cooking fires, is a critical health problem among the world's poorer nations.
A look at the city that was once the center of the Islamic world.
The British controlled Iraq for more than 40 years, but faltered when it came time to grant the country independence.