This is the one map you need to understand Ukraineâs crisis
Where there are protests, where they’ve seized buildings, and the ethno-linguistic division behind the crisis.
War and peace in Kiev: 23 photos of a single day in Ukraine’s protests
Even with Thursday’s temporary truce, the clashes were often severe.
Terrorism analysts see al-Qaeda links in Bieber rampage
U.S. officials declined to confirm reported drone strikes in Ontario’s tribal regions. (Note: satire)
Ukraine’s protests are back. Here’s why.
Three reasons that mass demonstrations have returned to Kiev’s Independence Square
Obamaâs conservative approach to Syria
“I am not haunted by my decision not to engage in another Middle Eastern war.“
Museveni: homosexuality caused by ârandom breedingâ
Yoweri Museveni explains his theory for the causes of homosexuality.
The one-sided politics of âThe Squareâ
The Oscar-nominated film contributes to Egypt’s poisonous atmosphere of polarization and distrust.
Jon Stewart explains Iran sanctions bill
What the “Daily Show” host gets right and wrong about the sanctions bill.
Egyptâs self-defeating crackdowns
Security forces arrested a P.R. team in Cairo to promote the Egyptian government.
U.S. probably not backing Mexican cartel
Five reasons to doubt stories about a secret U.S. deal with the Sinaloa cartel
The happiest countries are rich, but not too rich
A new study tries to answer the question: Does money buy happiness?
Ariel Sharon, in one quote
“Would I rely on the world with respect to the Jews? No. I don’t rely on anyone in this matter.“
Iranian news: U.S. is run by Nazi space aliens
This is by far the craziest Iranian conspiracy theory yet
40 more maps that explain the world
I’ve searched wide and far for maps that can reveal and surprise and inform in ways that the daily headlines might not.
Image sums up South Sudanâs crisis
A United Nations camp in the strife-torn country is dividing people by ethnicity.
Photos of Castroâs first appearance in months
The Cuban leader hasn’t been seen since April 2013. He does not look great.
The 10 fastest-growing economies
What it says that almost all of them are very poor and resource-driven.
How Mideasterners think women should dress
A study asked people in seven countries to pick the most appropriate clothing.