Backgrounder: U.S. debate over treatment of detainees hinges on interpretation of the Geneva Conventions.

In a short time, the Gates Foundation has established a reputation as an innovative, effective donor to global health causes. A $30 billion gift from Warren Buffett is expected to dramatically expand…

The U.S. government has set a number of benchmarks on security, economic performance, and governance for the Iraqi government to determine progress.

A Malaysian court’s ruling against a Muslim convert to Christianity highlights the difficulties of blending sharia law with modern legal frameworks.

Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian is continuing to take steps toward Taiwan independence that are seen as provocative and unwelcome by Beijing and Washington. But experts say his actions are driven …