US Says It Has Withdrawn from World Judicial Body

Denying international court jurisdiction, the US government draws critics worldwide
Adam Liptak
March 10, 2005

Stand Up for People Power

Global responses to the assassination in Lebanon brings the power of people to the forefront
Fareed Zakaria
February 21, 2005

The Pull of the West

One year after new nations enter the EU, Eastern Europeans are reaping the benefits of membership
Stefan Wagstyl
February 22, 2005

A Bitter Dispute Frozen in Time

The frosty relationship between Japan and Russia drags on as leaders debate the ownership of four islands
Justin McCurry
February 10, 2005

Confucius Says: It's Time to Learn Mandarin

China is beginning a very different cultural revolution with the launch of language centers around the world
Hamish McDonald
March 7, 2005