Analysis: The rage and indignation on both sides of the conflict — many of us not directly involved — is largely missing a rational understanding of the situation.
Senior church leaders of different denominations, even some conservative leaders, have spoken up against the prime minister's welfare cuts.
Analysis: Predictions that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win India's elections in May are "flashing warning lights for India's Muslim minority."
Analysis: The "quenelle" controversy continues to engulf a soccer star and popular entertainer on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Analysis: From Buddhism to Confucianism and Christianity, most religious movements throughout history have 'played politics' to survive.
Analysis: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not shown his usual vociferousness on the world stage lately, though the Jewish right-wing in America hasn't necessarily followed suit.
Analysis: The US is more religious than many other high-income countries, and this strong religious voice has influenced government since the beginning.
As China's Central Committee deliberates what could be major economic reforms, ancient teachings help many cope with rapid change.
In Bihar state, several bombs went off at a rally for the Hindu nationalist party on Sunday. Though a suspect has been arrested, it may take more investigation to get to the bottom of the crime.
A recent Daily Mail story put Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and his father in the crosshairs with the headline, "The man who hated Britain."
In a country where the Catholic Church and the state are joined at the hip, Ireland would seem barren ground for an atheist movement. But Atheist Ireland is building momentum.