Article • June 27, 2005

Despite Spain’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage, the run-up to the parliamentary vote was frought with mass protests from its Catholic citizens. Other events in Poland and Italy show the increasing power the Roman Catholic Church holds over European politics.






Feature • September 1, 2002




Feature • February 1, 2003



Article • September 14, 2007

Israel’s prime minister is still pursuing a policy of concessions that has yet to work.


Feature • February 1, 2007


Article • June 24, 2008

Hamas say it will continue to smuggle arms into Gaza even as it stocks up on humanitarian aid.



Article • November 29, 2006


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Feature • March 1, 2005


Feature • February 1, 2005



Feature • May 1, 2005


Feature • November 1, 2006


Article • April 10, 2014

When the only other option is torture, a voter’s choice is simple.