Many observers question credibility of a vote during a pandemic, as well as a lack of transparency in the election process

All four of South Korea's living former presidents are either behind bars or have served jail terms

Typhoon Molave was Vietnam's fourth storm this month, forcing authorities to relocate some 375,000 people to safety

Sometimes the water still smells like a sewer and sometimes it has flecks in it, says resident

Monusco has been present in Congo for more than 20 years

Two workers at a US Army garrison on Kwajalein Atoll had tested positive for coronavirus after arriving on a military flight

'Prioritising reopening schools and providing much-needed catch-up classes are critical'

China has threatened to impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin and a defence division of Boeing

During her hearing, Meng Wanzhou questions why he delayed arresting her during a December 2018 stopover in Vancouver

Escalating conflict and economic decline, plus the overwhelming impact of the Covid-19 pandemic are major factors, says the UN

Both sides trade accusations of attacks on civilian population centres

The number of cases in many parts of the world is trending upward

Serving time in prison or under house arrest during the military junta's rule is required to join the party's leadership