The release of the 21 girls was part of a deal brokered by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Swiss and Nigerian governments.

The Russian countermeasures on proliferation followed quickly on the heels of a U.S. decision to suspend what had become fruitless negotiations toward a cease-fire in Syria. The setback does not bode well for near-term progress on U.S.-Russia disarmament, an effort that has been stalled for years af

Catholic charities around the world are advocating on behalf of children victims in Syria.

U.S. violations of international law continue.

The shock defeat was officially by less than a single percentage point.

The prize "should also be seen as a tribute to the Colombian people who, despite great hardships and abuses, have not given up hope of a just peace."