Modern Turkey's claim to a unique global role is partially based on its development out of the Ottoman Empire

A new gene that makes bacteria resistant to virtually all antibiotics has been discovered in patients in the United States, Britain and South Asia

Democracy isn't really working well in the developing world.

Seldom has a nation dominated an era as the United States dominated much of the 20th century. Its remarkable achievements transformed the world for decades. But what was really behind its amazing accomplishments? Is there more than meets the eye?

Increasingly it seems that the United States cannot solve its problems—whether it be the economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, illegal immigration or the Gulf oil spill. Previous generations seemed to know what to do. Has America lost its...

With birthrates among traditional Europeans in decline while population growth in Europe's Muslim communities soar, one European voice asks whether Europe wants to preserve its cultural and religious identity.

As the state of New York joins the other 49 states in allowing no-fault divorce, a surprising bill before the Michigan legislature aims to make divorce for couples with young children more difficult.

What role will the resurgent Russia play in end-time events?

"The planet does not need humans," said hostage-taker James Lee. Others have called man the most dangerous animal. What does all the violence really say about humanity?

There are plenty of sources of depressing news. But where can you find good, hopeful news to inspire and encourage you?

The old Latin word Millennium doesn't appear in the English Bible, but it has been used to describe a prophesied time of peace. Is it a biblical allegory, or will it be real? What should the Millennium mean to you?

Britain's new government is making radical efforts to rein in government debt. Will other nations follow? What got us into this mess? What will it take to eventually solve our economic problems?

Over 40 of America's richest men and women have pledged to give away the majority of their personal fortunes to philanthropic causes—but the world needs more than dollar bills to experience real change.

Sixty-five years ago a B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. When the last crew member and the survivors are gone, will we remember the horrors of that weapon—or is humanity fated to face a full-scale nuclear Armageddon...

James 4:1 asks, "Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?"

Is the book of Revelation relevant today? Is it possible for us to understand it? Can we know to whom it was written—and why? What are the meanings of its mysterious symbols?

BP oil spill continues to devastate United States' beaches and ocean-based industries.

A severe crisis often results in economic and political disaster, but it can also foster an opportunity for exercising much greater control, especially for an economically strong and dominant country like Germany. Does the Bible indicate where the current crisis...

In the last 50 years, millions of people from the Third World have moved into the Western democracies. Many have contributed to the welfare of these nations, but others lack work skills, proper education and democratic convictions. What will it...

Do you feel bombarded with change from every direction? Do you feel stressed, overworked, with too little time to appreciate and enjoy life? Do you find it difficult to keep up with everything you need to do? If so, you're...