Bahrain goes to the polls Saturday to elect a new Parliament in an atmosphere of growing sectarian division and disillusionment.

Original post by By HASSAN M. FATTAH

Sir Edward Ford was a royal courtier who provided Queen Elizabeth II with the memorable phrase “ annus horribilis” to describe her troubles in 1992.

Original post by By HASSAN M. FATTAH

Many Thais are complaining that the generals who led the coup have not produced what some called an “ instant democracy.”

Original post by By SETH MYDANS