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A suicide bomber struck a crowd of Shiite worshippers at a mosque in Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least 55 people in the deadliest of two attacks on a Shiite holy day - the first major sectarian assaults since the fall of the Taliban a decade ago.

The U.S., E.U., Turkey and others have imposed sanctions on the Syrian regime. But the rapid developments and escalating violence in the region leave many wondering what, if anything, the U.S. can and should do to stop the violence.

The young, educated and ethnically diverse voters that make up some of President Obama's key constituencies will be a bigger percentage of the electorate in 2012. But this demographic shift may not be enough to compensate for the president's dwindling approval ratings.

Airs Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV

As it turns out, Raymond Chandler isn't the only writer who can channel the dark charisma of deceptively sunny California. Author Hector Tobar recommends John Fante's Ask the Dust, a novel that captures the grit and glamor of Los Angeles' past.

In Latvia, a country haunted by its Soviet past, the rise of a Russian political party seemed unthinkable. But the global economic crisis hit the Baltic nation so hard that voters turned to Harmony Center, a party with Russian ties, promises of government help and a socialist economic platform.

The difficulty and expense associated with nation-building in Iraq and Afghanistan has made the notion of nation-building unpopular with Democrats and Republicans alike. But throughout U.S. history, the idea has always staged a comeback.

The difficulty and expense associated with nation-building in Iraq and Afghanistan has made the notion of nation-building unpopular with Democrats and Republicans alike. But throughout U.S. history, the idea has always staged a comeback.

Thanksgiving offers a chance to connect with family and enjoy a relaxing meal. But that doesn't always happen — especially when political arguments break out. We asked our Facebook friends to share their stories, and the responses came rolling in. Then we got advice from a member of Congress.

Kenya's Somali community feels it has become the target of a security crackdown after authorities vowed to drive out supporters of the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab. Some residents of Nairobi's Eastleigh neighborhood, dubbed "Little Mogadishu," say they no longer feel like they belong.