How to Stay Safe Around Jellyfish This Beach Season

Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.

U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials

Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead

In the relative calm of the early days of a cease-fire, there were heart-rending scenes as people exhumed their loved ones from temporary graves and reburied them.

Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance

As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.