BOSTON — Massachusetts school districts have to come up with new processes before the end of the school year to determine if a student has shown competency over state academic ...

In post-Assad Syria, stand-up comedians are re-emerging to challenge taboos, mocking the former president and his regime and even testing the waters ...

Wake Forest University officially breaks ground ... particularly along Baity Street where fans were able to see several up-and-coming musical artists before they made the big time.

Wiltshire Council has addressed the county’s lack of transit sites for Gypsies and Travellers following an “urgent wake up call” from ...

In the wake of Assad’s fall, some of the costs of his rule have come to light, with journalists documenting his fancy car ...

This tapestry depicts Democratic Republic of Congo’s history across eras, drawing connections between Swahili slave traders and Belgian colonial officials.

Putin “is trying to crush our freedom and way of life," Rutte said. The former Dutch prime minister listed Russia’s attacks ...

Holiday markets, concerts, parties and movies continue this week, but Scrooges can still enjoy a hot chocolate crawl, tango class or “Mario Kart” competition.

Saudi Arabia’s absolute monarchy restricts almost all political rights and civil liberties. No officials at the national level are elected. The regime relies on pervasive surveillance, the ...

"One young woman was telling me that what she wants is freedom, another young man was telling me that what he wants is an opposition... he said, I don't mind who gets into power what I want is ...