The ruling Communist Party has long feared that opposition to its rule could be spread by religious and other civic groups outside its control.

To study Ramanuja and his writings is to gain a glimpse of a Hindu tradition that is old and deep, learned and pious.

Lawmakers from both parties faced huge pressure to act against Park.

The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.

Yangon Cardinal Charles Bo said it was time to "reverse the trend" of a 60-year decline in Myanmar.

"Old Stone" is the story of one man's undoing in China.