Few of the refugees are interested in returning to Iraq. “Return to what?” asks one Chaldean-Assyrian refugee. He says that “Iraq is a Frankenstein, not a state” because of the persistent ethnic and sectarian divisions.

The heavy hand of Beijing in political and economic affairs has more people in Hong Kong exploring the possibility of escape.

The C.D.C. reports a 25 percent spike between 1999 and 2016 in the frequency of suicide across the country.

Two Notre Dame lawyers describe Kennedy as a jurist who consistently ruled in favor of personal liberty and free speech.

Another Supreme Court nominee by President Trump could tilt the balance against the 1973 Roe v. Wade court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

Pope Francis used strong words that can be read both as an admonition and guidance for the entire college of cardinals.