Afghanistan’s Risky Mining Bonanza

by Dr. Cheryl Benard Jul 4, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

A treasure trove of oil, gas coal and other minerals could enrich the battered nation, but mining... MORE

Watch Live! The Daily Beast Debates the Future of Obamacare

by The Daily Beast Video Jun 28, 2012 12:35 AM EDT

Join NewsBeast writers as they discuss SCOTUS's health-care decision.... MORE

New Battle in Iran’s Culture War

by Omid Memarian Jun 27, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

In a rare incident, the Iranian judiciary issued a death sentence to two men for drinking alcohol,... MORE

Clemens’s Bogus Trial

by Allen Barra Jun 20, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Allen Barra says it was a waste—and the push to bar Clemens from the Hall of Fame is petty and... MORE

The World on a Page

by Tunku Varadarajan Jun 18, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

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Michael McFaul: America’s Man In Russia

by Anna Nemtsova Jun 18, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

A diplomat with a big mouth—and a big mission. MORE

Let China Do It

by Niall Ferguson Jun 18, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

It’s not America’s job to intervene in Syria. MORE

U.S. Outsources Africa Spying

Jun 14, 2012 8:51 PM EDT

As Pentagon expands intelligence forces. MORE

Why Not Kill Assad Too?

by Peter Beinart Jun 11, 2012 4:45 AM EDT

Given how far we appear willing to go in prioritizing American security interests, assassinating... MORE

U.S. Records Warmest Spring Ever

Jun 7, 2012 7:45 PM EDT

Three-month average topped 57 degrees. MORE

Nuns Fight Back

by Abigail Pesta Jun 1, 2012 3:05 PM EDT

American sisters issue a blazing response to the Vatican crackdown. MORE

‘Like Something Out of a Spy Thriller’

by Melinda Liu May 28, 2012 1:00 AM EDT

Meet our man in Beijing—the calm in the China storm. MORE