Astronomers typically describe the cosmos with numbers that are, well, astronomical. They measure distances within our galaxy in light-years, where 1 light-year equals 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion ...

No, of course not. People have rights. The concept of a state's right to exist is not recognized in any international law.

There's a strain of American Christianity that doesn't just tolerate war — it worships it. Not as a tragic last resort, but ...