Japan experienced unparalleled destruction by U.S. military forces during World War II, resulting in its complete capitulation. Washington played a decisive role in Tokyo’s postwar transition and rec…

Industrial disasters around the world, many involving multinational corporations, have caused significant health, environmental, and economic damages. Such tragedies have also led to lengthy legal ch…

The United States' dependence on oil has long influenced its foreign policy. This timeline traces the story of U.S. oil development.

The Somalia-based Islamist insurgent group al-Shabaab has proved resilient, committing brazen terrorist attacks at home and abroad despite strategic setbacks in recent years.

Hugo Chávez assumed Venezuela's presidency in 1999 on a populist platform. But critics say three terms under his "socialist revolution" have made the country increasingly resemble an authoritarian st…