The latest victory for teachers unions in California underlines how both parties are massively failing America’s urban poor.

The demographic group that the GOP just can’t seem to court is much stronger in VA, NV than nationally.

As U.S. influence in the region wanes, Turkey and Iran may find enough common ground to beat up on the Kurds.

Putin’s plan seems to be to sit tight and await a hike in oil prices—but long periods of stagnation haven’t gone well for Moscow in the past.

China is about to unveil the world’s largest carbon market. Can it succeed where the EU has failed?

Faltering Venezuelan oil production could do what a production freeze deal won’t: balance the global crude market.

The libretto for Wagner’s Siegfried doesn’t mention crocodiles. So why were two of them onstage—and copulating?

“Duterte Harry,” as he is known in the country, has promised to crack down on violence and end the drug epidemic.

Xi is flexing his muscles and extending his reach because he wants a firmer grasp on the country as the economy falters.

A social scientist draws a link between young men working out and grim economic prospects.