Should we make decisions on humanitarian aid based on the proximity of those afflicted?

Eighteen-year-old Conrad Roy was having second thoughts about committing suicide. His girlfriend, Michelle Carter, ordered him to keep going.

The Supreme Court's decision about a Missouri church playground leaves complex implications for the separation of church and state.

The case of four-year-old Gregory Villemin's murder has captivated French media - a trend with historical roots.

In a controversial legal case, a New Jersey township has been ordered to pay damages for using zoning laws to discriminate against Muslims.

Saudia Arabia's World Cup football team refused to observe a moment of silence for the London terror attack victims, sparking a controversy over respect and cultural relativism.

What are the implications of viewing Satan as a symbol of evil, rather than an actual manifestation of it?

As Pakistan tries the first death penalty case over a social media post, questions surrounding the censorship of online speech linger.

Podcasts like Serial have played a major role in criminal investigations. Should such shows be bound to a code of ethics?

As leaks from the Trump White House continue to abound, can leaking ever be seen as a justified practice?

Most people agree that business ethics are important. Yet can they survive without economic prosperity?

The debate over two dueling Wall Street sculptures has seen a new contender - in this case, a peeing pug.

Gabriel Andrade argues that indigenous groups are being exploited by Latin American politicians in the name of identity politics.

Debates around psychiatrists' role in the political sphere have taken on new life under Donald Trump's presidency.

Should people be held responsible for calling 911 for reasons rooted in prejudice?

In light of a murder broadcast on Facebook Live, the social media giant works to navigate the delicate balance between censorship and enabling the spread of violent images.

A computer's victory over a world champion of Go marks yet another advancement towards increasingly complex AI.

Coal fires, furthered by mining and human activity, continue burn around the world - and many won't be extinguished for centuries.

Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, now a popular show, poses troubling parallels for surrogacy in the United States.

Concern around a dubious internet game, reportedly linked to several teen suicides, resembles a moral panic more than anything else.

Formulating strategies to address female genital mutilation largely depend on the philosophical underpinnings guiding them.

Utah's choice to lower the BAC limit to 0.05 percent underscores the debate between autonomy and risk.

Cheerleading may uphold questionable views of women and gender roles. For some, it is also their life's passion.

Volkswagen is working to rebound from its diesel emissions scandal. What has the company learned?