The art form, usually on the fringes of French theatrical culture, finds itself at a sudden advantage: Puppet shows’ young audiences are still allowed to watch live performances.

Afghanistan’s poor are being deceived into defending outposts from the Taliban, sometimes under the guise of construction work — a scheme partially bankrolled by the government.

The thorny business of vaccine distribution.

New data from several vaccine trials offer positive signs, but many public health experts say emerging variants mean the next few months will be a race against the virus.

Gutted by the Trump administration, the refugee resettlement system is unable to quickly process tens of thousands of the world’s neediest people.

Obscure charges in Myanmar.

Supporters of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s civilian leader who was ousted by the military in a coup, expressed their opposition in Bangkok on Wednesday.