World Reason

Ovechkin’s next goal will be the 700th of his career, and anticipation of the milestone has given the hockey world reason to look at his career and recall the moments that endure.

Has North Korea given the world reason for long-term confidence in its maturity?

After nearly two decades of U.S. foot-dragging in the global negotiations, President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry gave the world reason to hope for renewed American leadership.

In much of the world reason is once again fighting with superstition, and finds itself in retreat.

On Saturday, however, Ireland gave the world reason to wear green when that country became the first in the world to approve same-sex marriage by a popular vote.