Ebola Ward in Congo Burns After Residents Turn Against Medics
Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refus…
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Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Iran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agre…
Europeans Remain Wary as Trump Promises Troops, an Apparent Reversal
President Trump said he would send 5,000 troops to Poland, part of a back-and-forth that has left European leaders reeling.
Police Investigation of Former Prince Andrew Examines Reports of Sexual Misconduct
A British police force said it was assessing a report that a woman had been taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes. No c…
New Taliban Decree on Divorce Formalizes Child Marriage, U.N. Warns
A new Afghan law requires girls to wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage. It also requires mediation for women seeking …
Deadly Measles Outbreak Sickens Thousands of Children in Bangladesh
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
‘A Pyramid of Hate’: Why Racial and Religious Attacks Are Rising in Britain
Islamophobic, antisemitic and racist crimes are being fueled by online disinformation, global instability and divisive political rhetoric, e…
Ebola Is the Last Concern in This Small Town in South Sudan
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.
Mapping Ebola’s Spread in a Vulnerable Region
The virus circulated undetected for weeks. Heavy population movement in the area could make it spread farther.
In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way
A video of a Palestinian family’s dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.
Before Europe Anoints Someone to Talk to Putin, It Debates What to Talk About
Europeans are considering appointing an envoy to Ukraine peace talks with Russia. First, many warn, they need to decide what to ask.
From General to Governor: Putin Pushes a ‘New Elite’ of War Veterans
The popular leader of a region bordering Ukraine is replaced by a military commander as President Vladimir V. Putin looks to reward those wh…