Anger is rising in Greece a week after leaders announced a new austerity package to rein in the deficit, with protesters taking to the streets and workers walking off the job
The Vatican faces a growing scandal as allegations have emerged that priests sexually and physically abused students in a choir run by the Pope's brother, Georg Ratzinger
Hong Kong's mini-constitution under China promises eventual democracy for the city-state, but little progress has been made over the past decade, despite mounting pressure from pro-democratic parties
Pakistan's landmark court ruling in favor of a woman in an acid-attack case has opened the way for women to seek greater protection through a new law being debated in parliament
According to one Irishman, leprechauns are not the kitschy little creatures made popular by Lucky Charms -- an image he hopes to dispel with a museum dedicated to the fairy-tale characters
Vice President Joe Biden was publicly humiliated by the Israeli announcement of a controversial settlement project, and said it undermined trust in a new peace effort. But Israel has no plans to shelve the project
A look back at the political career of the former Soviet leader who was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party 25 Years Ago
As the world's greatest athletes gather in Vancouver for the Winter Olympics, TIME chronicles the highs and lows of the games, the personalities at play and images on display
Millions of migrants have arrived in Greece, Italy and Spain over the past decade. To avoid serious social problems, those countries need to do a better job of making them feel welcome