Max Strasser

The Bundy ranch standoff in Nevada has reawoken the spirit of the anti-government militia movement

The U.S. Navy is scrambling to come up with new rules as exploration and exploitation of the Arctic booms

Cliven Bundy rambled about "the Negro" and several prominent supporters condemned his comments

Over 1,100 people died and more than 2500 were injured in the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh a year ago

Egypt's human rights records is in a shambles, but the U.S. won't, or can't, stop its military aid

A standoff between federal agents and militiamen in Nevada averts a second Waco—for now

Some media commentators hoped that CBS would inject some diversity into the late-night lineup. Maybe next time

Ohio journalists detained for taking pictures challenge the post-9/11 crackdown with their newspaper's lawsuit

As Afghans go to the polls under the shadow of violence and corruption, Americans may wonder, "Was it worth it?"

Stop me if you've heard this one before, but climate change is threatening the world with disaster

As Russian troops mass on the Ukraine border, the U.S. and NATO weigh an armed response

If you are wondering why China is quiet on Crimea, think Taiwan and Tibet

The conflict has seen only limited cyber confrontation, with some small attacks from Russia on Ukrainian targets

The neo-cons who brought us the Iraq war are urging Obama to push back in Crimea

The rushed referendum about whether to join Russia is a no-brainer if standard of life is the measure

The Russian occupation of Crimea has energized and divided Americans with family left behind

Trade and travel bans will hurt. But the markets might do the job alone

A worldwide protest condemns Egypt's crackdown on the free press

What is behind the wave of new homophobic laws from the Urals to Uganda?

Here's our list of a dozen nations where it can be dangerous to be gay

The latest jolt for an already jittery nation suggests there will be more to come.