As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?
China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.
In Venezuela, the Debt Collector Is the Devil
Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure people into paying up.
The World Has Learned From the Last Ebola Outbreak, but Gaps Remain
The vaccine development process and coordination between health organizations have improved since a devastating 2014-2016 outbreak.
What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.
Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages
Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.
Mali Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Seizes Key Cities
Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths.
A President, His Prime Minister and the Bitter Rift Dividing Senegal
The two men became president and prime minister by defeating the political old guard in Senegal. Now they are fighting each other.
Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.
Mount Everest Guide Missing for 6 Days Is Found Alive
Dawa Sherpa, a Mount Everest guide, was found alive on Thursday, six days after he went missing.