Recommending a regime of economic sanctions against Israeli settlements, a scathing report from European Union consuls accuses Israel of illegally annexing East Jerusalem and “systematically undermining Palestinian presence” in the city.

Pope Benedict XVI has admitted he faced "choppy waters" during his eight years at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church, but says he was guided by God and felt his presence every day.

They're not worried about horsemeat, after so many food scandals they are worried about what else it might be.

Many educators haven’t figured out what to make of free online classes for the masses, but Silicon Valley developers and students are starting to.

Half of life is just showing up." I once loved repeating that to my students who were regularly absent from school.

Clean-tech jobs are growing faster than other sectors of the economy as a result of California's climate change laws.

Few CEOS would welcome news of a fall in sales. But Magdalena Gerger, head of Sweden's retail alcohol monopoly that is one of the world's biggest single buyers of wine ...

European politicians and markets have reacted anxiously after Italy's general election produced a stalemate between centre-right and centre-left blocs.

Canadian language schools are facing uncertainty over new proposals to tighten up the student visa system, it was confirmed last week at the Languages Canada conference in Halifax.

Do you remember a favorite teacher from grade school, who impacted your life? Did he or she unlock the keys to reading or math for you? Here's an infographic that explains why the best teachers are irreplaceable to society, to their schools and their community. The web site BrainTrack organized some of the data on favorite teachers into this useful infographic.