President Obama will have to be at the top of his diplomatic game on his trip to Asia, and he’s made a good start. In a recent speech, he reassured Japan that the U.S. would protect its territory, and China didn’t get too annoyed in response.

The German government wants to lower the country’s retirement age and pay out more in pensions. That’s not a smart move for the EU country with the oldest population and lowest birthrate.

The United Auto Workers union suddenly has withdrawn its opposition to the recent anti-unionization vote in Tennessee. Will it retreat from the whole south next?

In March, Vladimir Putin was the “Terminator.” This month, he’s Mr. Congeniality. What’s behind the sudden shift in rhetoric?

The battle for Homs could go a long way toward deciding the outcome of the Syria civil war. The Assad regime says it is on the verge of taking the entire metropolis back from rebel forces. Is rebel resistance in central Syria about to be completely wiped out?

The US State Department announced that it won’t make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline until it receives the approval of the Nebraskan Public Service Commission. As a result, Democrats won’t face scrutiny on an issue that enrages their base until after the midterm elections.

As Modi draws closer to becoming India’s next Prime Minister, BJP candidates continue to express anti-Muslim sentiments. Concerns that Modi hasn’t sufficiently renounced his party’s sectarianism still linger.

The Supreme Court was right to uphold Michigan’s affirmative action ban, but this doesn’t mean we can ignore the lingering effects of years of entrenched racism.

Islamist militants perpetrated one of the deadliest attacks on Algeria’s military in years. Can the country’s aging leaders face down an Islamist insurgency once again?

The FTC wins its case against a proposed hospital merger in Ohio. Consumers would benefit from more such trust-busting, because consolidated hospitals drive up health care prices.