A recent skirmish between Iran and Israel put the spotlight back on one of the most sensitive territories in the world.
South Africa's relations with the US could sour under President Trump.
At first, the 2010s seemed full of hope for democracy. The picture today is rather more complicated.
We found that even when women own land, their husbands are still perceived as household heads.
More people are sending off saliva samples to find out about their genetic roots. But the raw DNA results go way beyond genealogical data – and could deliver unintended consequences.
The response to the latest ebola outbreak in the DRC has been rapid, well coordinated and well resourced.
The DRC has developed good systems to diagnose Ebola. But it's surveillance systems are still weak.
The death of Mozambican opposition leader Alfonso Dhlakama could affect the progress made to end hostilities in the country.
Many scholars argue that attracting migrants is essential to economic competitiveness in a globalising world.
Baleen whales are some of the least likely mammals, supporting their massive bodies by filtering tiny prey. New evidence from an ancient fossil sheds new light on how baleen evolved.
After 61 years, Malaysia has finally seen the opposition take control. What now?
Reformists are calling for the emancipation of religion from a state that's seen to exploit Islam for purposes of political power. This remains the most formidable challenge to Iran’s ruling clergy.
Timor-Leste's vibrant democracy is seen as a bright light in a troubled region, but political instability could threaten the progress it has made.
New research shows what type of signs are most effective at communicating safety messages in national parks - and what not to do.
The federal government will spend nearly $50 million over four years to commemorate Captain Cook's first landing. But some have questioned the spend.
Now is the time for China to put its technological and diplomatic skills on display in its quest for superpower status.
Littering in protest is indicative of a discordant society, and a culture of littering can tell us a lot about a society's ethos.
Questions are being raised about the Kenyatta and Odinga relationship.
Rather than closing a loophole in a Canada-U.S. agreement that allows Canadian officials to turn back asylum-seekers from the U.S. at the border, the deal should be abolished outright.
Trump's announcement confirms he is no longer listening to moderate voices in his administration when it comes to dealings with Tehran
