To prevent leaks of U.S. innovation, leaders propose authorizing corporations to use cyberattacks, using Iraq-style state-building techniques in China, and recruitment of top Chinese students.
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The ongoing conflict between protesters and the government demonstrates the inadequacy of economic performance as the ultimate measuring stick for political stability and development success.
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From annual activities to crafts and special foods, here are some of the unique ways that diverse countries celebrate fathers.
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A map showing the world's most and least peaceful countries has been released, and the results will surprise you.
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While Al-Qaeda's eleventh issue of "Inspire" claims to have inspired the Tsarneav brothers to carry out their attacks in Boston, the magazine says a lot about the organization's new operative.
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The IDF uses social media to recall a historic event but also to promote its narrative about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Bashar Al-Assad's decision to upgrade and spend money on new weapons may indicate he believes he's gaining the upper hand.
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More than 222 million women need access to contraception right now. What is the US waiting for to pitch in?
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It is absurd, laughable, and also slightly terrifying that Turkish customs officers stamped the fake passport of a stuffed unicorn, granting 9-year-old Emily Harris access to the country.
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While the local and global media are focusing on Istanbul, the people of Ankara are being hunted, assaulted and taken in by the police.
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A new digital platform for activists, artists, and writers under the age of 26 hopes to build a global community of social justice storytelling . Old-school outlets, take note.
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Edward Snowden might be hiding from the U.S. government in Hong Kong, but that isn't smart, given the U.S. has an extradition treaty with them. Here are the countries where he could truly hide.
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FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi and his father have been accused of filing fraudelent tax returns in Spain. But are the allegations motivated by justice, or a desire for higher tax revenues?
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Iranians will head to the polls Friday to vote for Ahmadinejad's replacement. While the world is focused on Iran's foreign policy, the Iranian electorate is only focused on the economy.
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The Russian Duma passed an anti-gay bill with an overwhelming majority this morning, ignoring international protests and further stigmatizing the Russian LGBT community.
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A one-on-one interview with award-winning investigative war reporter, Jeremy Scahill. Scahill discusses American counterterrorism, and his new film, 'Dirty Wars.' Part one of a three-part series.
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It's a tale as old as time: good leader becomes corrupt, people protest, leader refuses to change, protests continue, leader meets with actress and architects to pretend he wants to fix problems.
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Trooper James Wharton was defended against anti-gay treatment by fellow soldiers by Prince Harry, who rushed at the men, repremanded them, and reported them to senior officials.
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Worldwide, millions more people could be fed by American food aid at zero cost to the American taxpayer. Obama's budget tries to do this, but senators and interest groups are trying to stop it.
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Conservative state senators are threatening to block the bill over a single abortion provision, while ignoring the rest of the good it does.
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Singapore is cracking down on online media, leading to questions of whether online news sources should be held to the same standards as their print counterparts.
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Without unrestricted freedom of expression, it is highly unlikely that Pakistan will be able to form a real democracy.
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Istanbul's Taksim Square exploded with violent clashes Tuesday between increasingly militant protesters and police.
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India's tourism numbers are in sharp decline following alarming cases of attacks on women, harming the local economy and likely damaging goals for women's progress.
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The millennial generation and recent college graduates in particular have inherited an unwelcoming economy, but despite the insecurity they continue to be ambitious voices of progressive change.
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