Pope Francis enraptured both big and small crowds, leaving them both laughing and crying, be they the U.S. Congress or the tens of thousands that saw him in Philadelphia. Through it all, the pope seemed to just be himself, at least the self that we have become accustomed to seeing.

Region's autonomy remains the most sensitive of issues for China's government

A large military parade was seen as a continuation of China's campaign to maintain public hatred of Japan.

The period following the Beijing Olympics has not been particularly bright.

At least two explosions in one of northern China's most important ports has killed 44 people, including 12 firefighters, while injuring hundreds and causing millions of dollars in property damage.

It’s hard not to notice the loss of $2 trillion in four weeks.

Government workers told they must not fast during Ramadan

The Communist Party reminded its 86 million members of its official atheism.

Discussing the day’s air quality is now the default subject for Beijing small talk.

Despite small numbers, Catholicism retains a special place in urban Thai society.