Aug. 5: Saying that it discriminates against gay men and women, a federal judge in San Francisco struck down California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage on Wednesday, handing supporters of su

Aug. 5: Ms Naderi, who heads the group, Women for Afghan Women, would be the first to concede that things are already bad enough for women in Afghanistan without a return to a government run by the Ta

Aug. 5: Let’s face it, turning 49 is no fun. Especially when your wife and children are not around to celebrate. But to have the birthday cake scratched by the Secret Service? On his last birthday bef

July 30: Berivan Sayaca, a vivacious 15-year-old Kurdish girl, dreamed of escaping her life as a seamstress and studying law. Instead, she was convicted of supporting terrorism by attending a protest

July 28: The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to provide $59 billion to continue financing America’s two wars, but the vote showed deepening divisions and anxiety among Democrats over the co

July 18: In many countries, including the United States, there are calls for the government to spend more to jump-start the economy, and to avoid the temptation to cut back as debts mount. Germany, h

July 15: — After intensive negotiations with Nato military commanders, the Afghan government on Wednesday approved a programme to establish local defence forces that American military officials hope w