Peace dove missing in Israel's ark

Biden: Israel 'undermined' U.S. trust

The vice-president sounds off on Israel's plan to build 1,600 new homes in a contested area

Patrick Kennedy's anti-media 'rant'

The Congressman for Rhode Island passionately accuses the media of "despicable" coverage of the Afghanistan War. Does he have a point?

Afghan backroads fraught with corruption

Did Israel snub Biden?

During VP Joe Biden's trip to Israel, its government announced plans to build 1,600 more homes in disputed East Jerusalem. Coincidental timing, or an intentional bite at the U.S.?

The latest Tweets on 'Biden in Israel'

Unfiltered, real-time commentary from the world at large

The latest Tweets on 'the war in Afghanistan'

Unfiltered, real-time commentary from the world at large

Should seal be a meal?

After the Canadian Parliament dined on seal to protest a new hunting ban, animal-rights activists exploded.

Chile earthquake: 6 surprise effects

A shift in the Earth's axis? Pricier paper? Chile's catastrophic quake is triggering some unexpected consequences

Who is Jihad Jane?

An "average housewife" from Pennsylvania has been arrested for her role in an Islamic terror plot against a Swedish cartoonist. Who is she?

The Vatican's gay hooker scandal

What you need to know about the male prostitution bust near the heart of the Catholic Church  

Internet access: A human right?

An increasing number of nations see Internet access as a "fundamental right." Is that a stretch, or is web access truly essential?

Who is Adam Gadahn?

Despite a reported capture, the former South California head banger — now a spokesperson for Al Qaeda — remains at large. Who is this mystery man?

Did democracy win or lose in Iraq?

Iraqis braved the bombs to cast their votes. But is the terror-marred election a step toward stability or chaos?

Chilean earthquake raw footage

Security cameras caught the moment of impact