Dodging eggs and smoke bombs, the Ukrainian parliament forges closer ties with Russia
Jamie Dean | It's not like the communist era, but Russia and its former satellites are restricting religious practice again
Alisa Harris | UN population conferees use older, higher death numbers to prop their case for abortion and family planning in undeveloped countries despite a 'robust reason for optimism' when it comes to maternal health
Jamie Dean | For one relief organization, the Yushu quake opens a door once shut
Mindy Belz | Gaza's sturdy but small Christian population confronts Islamic militancy and the Israeli blockade
Emily Belz | Volcanic debris subsides but economic fallout to come
Determined volunteers seek to reach earthquake victims in China's remote Qinghai province
Despite low expectations of change, Sudanese voters welcome the country's first multi-party election in 24 years
Despite the absence of several key U.S.
