Why Women's Equality Remains Distant In the Arab World
Patriarchal attitudes persist not because Islam is incompatible with gender equality, but because progressive forces have been undermined by various regimes.
Britain to Repeal EU Act in Spring 2017, May Says
May will repeal the act that took it into what is now the EU next year.
Students Rarely Die While Studying Abroad
Two days after Solomon's body was discovered in Rome, his parents met with the pope.
Five Enduring Myths About U.S. Middle East Policy
We trivialize just how broken the region is by assuming that somehow Washington must be involved as the indispensable power in fixing everything.
Putin Ponders a Spring Offensive in Ukraine
Putin's drawdown of forces in Syria spurred speculation in Kiev that the Kremlin is about to pivot back to bolstering Ukraine's separatist territories.
Backlash After Students Cut Rapper From Concert Lineup
Some students say the rapper promotes violence toward women and transgender people.
Boy Meets Lizard Girl in 'Spring'
A cerebral American falls for a mixture of sexpot, clever clogs and monster in a charming if unlikely romance.
80% of Russians Unaware of Navalny's Anti-Crisis Protest This Sunday
The protest will go on despite Navalny's recent imprisonment meaning he can't attend.
Winter Shows No Signs of Leaving on First Day of Spring
A sinister weather pattern known as a "Rex Block" means it's going to stay cold in the Northeast, and may even snow in April
Arab Spring in Tatters
The running battle in Cairo between the army, pro-democracy forces and Islamists prompts nary a mention in the U.S.