Egypt files charges against 19 Americans accused of running NGOs

Egypt is moving forward with plans to place 19 Americans and about 25 other Egyptian and foreign nationals on trial for establishing foreign-funded non-governmental organizations in Egypt. The ruling military council has accused the NGOs of funding street protests against the regime and ordered the raids on the NGOs' offices. Employees adamantly deny any involvement on the part of the NGOs ...

US closes embassy in Syria

The Obama administration has closed the U.S. Embassy in Damascus and pulled all American diplomats out of Syria.

The Death (and Life) of Marriage in America

The story we think we know is that the institution of marriage is crumbling and on the brink of oblivion. The real story is much more complicated. National Marriage Week USA kicks off today, and for many ...

Syria and the west 'running out of options'

While the Syrian government bombards Homs, what is the international community doing? Channel 4 News looks at what is happening on the surface and behind the scenes - and why.

Threat of civil war looms over Syria

Violence flared afresh on Monday in Homs, lending greater credence to the opposition's claim that emboldened by Russia and China's backing at the Security Council, the Syrian regime has stepped up...