The son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has long operated quietly behind the scenes. His appointment signals continuity of Iran’s hardline system during a moment of war and crisis.

Master’s degrees were invented in 1233 to signal someone’s authority to teach at any university in the land. Today, they barely signal the authority to pull a pint.

India, March 10 -- Three wealthy American brothers, Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander, once celebrated stars in the luxury real estate world, have been convicted of sex trafficking following a five week ...