Outside Israel, from Damascus to Washington, the election of Ehud Barak is being hailed as the rebirth of the peace process.

Romanian President Emil Constantinescu has rejected the call for Transylvanian self-government within a federal Romanian state.

The end of the Cold War promised a safer time, but our planet has become more perilous. Why?

A potentially more dangerous conflict than Kosovo continues to brew in South Asia.

A look at three key trends: globalization, religious ecumenism and global power shifts.

Commentary on the events in Yugoslavia

As the period covered by the Old Testament drew to a close, Daniel wrote a series of prophecies about events that would soon transform the Middle East. Read how his astounding prophecies were fulfilled in remarkable detail.

Power passes to the next generation in a key Middle Eastern kingdom.

The Balkans has a long and complex history. What is the story behind the headlines?

Does morality matter? What are the long-term consequences to a people and a nation when its moral foundation crumbles?

Is religion the latest political football in the U.S. presidential election?

During the recent showdown between the legislative and executive branches of government, there was often the reference to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson as a guide of how to proceed methodically, judiciously, and with an eye towards the end goal.

Land disputes lead India and Pakistan to the verge of nuclear warfare as turmoil rises.

Tension mounts as Indonesia's elections draw near--with all rivaling countries ready to prove their strength.

New Ebola-like disease spreads, leaving questions of its origin until testing is done.

New Ebola-like disease spreads, leaving questions of its origin until testing is done.

Will the Pope's influence and power soon reach beyond the Roman Catholic Church?

European unity looks to disolve dependence on the United States in order to promote peace in Europe

As Europe joins economic forces, Eomano Prodi pushes for a joint European Army.

Could the recent apostolic letter revive historic precedent and lead to enforcement of Sunday worship?