‘Pure evil’: Britons watch in horror as video of group burning effigy of Grenfell Tower goes viral

Over 70 people perished in Grenfell Tower fire. They were just mocked with an effigy on Britain's Bonfire Night.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/pure-evil-britons-watch-horror-video-group-burning-effigy-grenfell-tower-goes-viral/

In Saudi Arabia, Washington Post’s coverage of Khashoggi killing fuels calls for Amazon boycott

Saudi Twitter users urged a boycott of the American retail giant, whose CEO owns The Washington Post.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/saudi-arabia-washington-posts-coverage-khashoggi-killing-fuels-calls-amazon-boycott/

Violence around election time actually makes people more likely to vote

Will the pipe bomb mailings and the Pittsburgh shooting keep people away from the polls? Experts say no.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/violence-around-election-time-actually-makes-people-more-likely-vote/

Britain’s populist party has an Infowars editor for a spokesman. Jewish leaders are worried.

Jewish groups are voicing alarm about the U.K. Independence Party's connection to Infowars, a website they consider anti-Semitic.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/britains-populist-party-has-an-infowars-editor-spokesman-jewish-leaders-are-worried/

U.S. wages are growing. Is it time to add an extra month’s salary, just like in Europe?

While most Americans receive salary payments for 12 months each year, many Europeans receive 13.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/us-wages-are-growing-is-it-time-add-an-extra-months-salary-just-like-europe/

Trump finds a ‘like-minded’ demagogue in Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro's opponents see a man who could destroy Brazilian democracy. The White House sees an ally.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/trump-finds-like-minded-demagogue-bolsonaro/

What are the midterm elections?

A guide to the basics of the 2018 elections in the United States.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/05/what-are-midterm-elections/

Pilot to be sentenced in sabotage that crippled Quebec power grid

Much of the trial has been held in secret, including the exact method of the sabotage, to protect national security and presumably to discourage copycats.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/pilot-be-sentenced-sabotage-that-crippled-quebec-power-grid/

The Nigerian army’s defense after it shot and killed protesters? Trump’s remarks on the migrant caravan.

“They want to throw rocks at our military, our military fights back," Trump said in his Nov. 1 remarks.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/nigerian-armys-defense-after-it-shot-killed-protesters-trumps-remarks-migrant-caravan/

A blockbuster Polish movie about abusive priests triggers a new wave of accusations

"Kler" has defied church calls to boycott the film to become one of the most successful movies in the history of post-communist Poland.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/blockbuster-polish-movie-about-abusive-priests-triggers-new-wave-accusations/

More than 200 are raped per month in Congo’s Kasai conflict, says new report

Eighty percent of patients at a Doctors Without Borders clinic reported being raped by armed men.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/more-than-are-raped-per-month-congos-kasai-conflict-says-new-report/

One month after Jamal Khashoggi’s killing, these key questions remain unanswered

Saudi Arabia finally admitted to killing Khashoggi, but the case is far from closed.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/one-month-after-jamal-khashoggis-killing-these-key-questions-remain-unanswered/

Trump deploys the fascist playbook for the midterms

The drumbeat of demographic doom coming from the White House has prompted some to start using the F-word.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/02/trump-deploys-fascist-playbook-midterms/

How a British seaside village ended up in a GOP congressional ad

Hint: The campaign apparently googled "deprived town."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/01/how-british-seaside-village-ended-up-gop-congressional-ad/

Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells Israeli newspaper he plans to move embassy to Jerusalem

The Brazilian president-elect also says he would close the Palestinian Embassy in his country.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/01/brazils-bolsonaro-tells-israeli-newspaper-he-plans-move-embassy-jerusalem/

Need votes? Make up stories of an migrant invasion at the border. It worked for Europe’s populists.

There is no evidence for a looming invasion or a terrorism risk.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/01/need-votes-make-up-stories-an-migrant-invasion-border-it-worked-europes-populists/

Trump and the Saudis keep fumbling after Khashoggi’s killing

Even the Trump administration, which has gone out of its way to defend Riyadh, may be reaching its limit.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/11/01/trumps-saudis-keep-fumbling-after-khashoggis-killing/

Remember the camerawoman who kicked refugees? She was just acquitted.

She was caught on camera tripping refugees fleeing into Hungary from Serbia in 2015.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/remember-camerawoman-who-kicked-refugees-she-was-just-acquitted/

Indonesia says it had no warning Saudi Arabia would be executing maid

The move has sparked outrage in Indonesia, whose president said he called the Saudi foreign minister to file a complaint.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/indonesia-says-it-had-no-warning-saudi-arabia-would-be-executing-maid/

A foiled assassination plot in Denmark may just have cost Iran a partner against Trump

The plot was already uncovered in September and triggered a massive police operation at the time.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/foiled-assassination-plot-denmark-may-just-have-cost-iran-partner-against-trump/

In Canada, pretending to be a witch is a punishable offense

Practicing witchcraft is not a crime in Canada, but faking it in order to extort or deceive others is.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/canada-pretending-be-witch-is-punishable-offense/

Many Jamaicans bleach their skin, but few people talk about it. A dancehall star wants to change that.

A new song by Spice titled "Black Hypocrisy" brings Jamaica's bias toward light skin — and the lengths people will go to get it — out into the open.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/jamaican-dancehall-star-takes-her-countrys-discrimination-against-dark-skin/

In a strange twist of fate, now it’s Russian Jews praying for American Jews

The Pittsburgh attack brought urgency to a major Jewish conference in the Russian capital.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/strange-twist-fate-now-its-russian-jews-praying-american-jews/

Trump embraces ‘wag the dog’ politics

The president has turned immigration into a virtual war to help boost Republicans in the midterm elections.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/31/trump-embraces-wag-dog-politics/

U.S. missionary shot and killed in front of wife and son amid escalating Cameroon crisis

Charles Wesco was killed around 14 kilometers from the city of Bamenda.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/us-missionary-shot-killed-front-wife-son-amid-escalating-cameroon-crisis/

Sri Lanka is in the grips of a full-blown political crisis. Here’s how it could end.

The future of democracy in the country is at stake in the struggle over who will be the prime minister.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/sri-lanka-is-grips-full-blown-political-crisis-heres-how-it-could-end/

To shame a prince, activists want to rename street in front of Saudi embassy in D.C. ‘Jamal Khashoggi Way’

The 60-year-old exile and Washington Post contributing columnist was killed by Saudi agents at the Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul a month ago.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/shame-prince-activists-want-rename-street-front-saudi-embassy-dc-jamal-khashoggi-way/

A referendum on a new airport was a test for Mexico’s incoming president — and it ended badly

When is an airport more than airport? When it is a bellwether for a nation’s economic policy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/referendum-new-airport-was-test-mexicos-incoming-president-it-ended-badly/

Trump says no other country has birthright citizenship. He’s wrong.

At least 30 countries offer automatic citizenship to anyone born on their soil.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/trump-says-no-other-country-has-birthright-citizenship-hes-wrong/

‘That’s the way it is’: German nurse confesses to murdering 100 patients over five years

A hospital study later revealed that mortality rates spiked when he was on shift.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/thats-way-it-is-german-nurse-confesses-murdering-patients-over-five-years/

Bolsonaro’s politics of anger mark a return to Brazil’s past

Brazil's president-elect finds inspiration in the legacy of the country's brutal military dictatorship.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/30/bolsonaros-politics-anger-mark-return-brazils-past/

People in Ku Klux Klan robes waved fists and crosses outside an Islamic center in Northern Ireland

"What sort of morons go about Newtownards dressed in KKK costumes?"

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/29/people-ku-klux-klan-robes-waved-fists-crosses-outside-an-islamic-center-northern-ireland/

Merkel’s days in charge are numbered. Here are the German conservatives who could replace her.

Whoever replaces Angela Merkel as CDU party leader has a good shot at becoming the next chancellor, too.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/29/merkel-era-begins-fade-heres-who-could-replace-her/

Right-wing terror and Trump’s nativism

“Trump did everything he could to fan the flames, and nothing to restrain those who might take him at his word.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/29/right-wing-terror-trumps-nativism/

How the Pittsburgh shooting compares to attacks on Jews in Europe, where anti-Semitism has been growing

The attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue drew immediate comparisons to the situation in Europe. But how similar is it?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/28/how-pittsburgh-shooting-compares-attacks-jews-europe-where-anti-semitism-has-been-growing/

Pittsburgh shooting was widely reported in Israel, but not all media noted it took place in a synagogue

Many ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel believe a Reform or Conservative house of worship isn't a "real synagogue."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/28/pittsburgh-shooting-was-widely-reported-israel-not-all-media-noted-it-took-place-synagogue/

Who is Jair Bolsonaro, the man likely to be Brazil’s next president?

Jair Bolsonaro is the frontrunner in Brazil's presidential runoff Sunday. Here's where the far-right former army captain stands on the issues.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/28/critics-are-afraid-jair-bolsonaro-heres-where-he-stands-issues/

‘Horrendous anti-Semitic brutality’: Israel decries synagogue massacre, sends official to Pittsburgh

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was "heartbroken and appalled by the murderous attack" in Pittsburgh.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/27/horrendous-anti-semitic-brutality-israel-decries-synagogue-massacre-sends-official-pittsburgh/

Someone tried to steal the Magna Carta from the Salisbury Cathedral — in broad daylight

The centuries-old Anglican cathedral isn't used to getting so much attention.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/someone-tried-steal-magna-carta-salisbury-cathedral-broad-daylight/

Singer Sinéad O’Connor converts to Islam, changes name to Shuhada' Davitt

The Irish singer-songwriter uploaded a video of herself singing the adhan, or Islamic call to prayer, and apologized for mispronouncing some of the classical Arabic words.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/singer-sinad-oconnor-converts-islam-changes-name-shuhada-davitt/

With pot legalized, job openings surge in Canada’s cannabis industry

Canada's nascent cannabis and cannabis-adjacent industries have poached top talent from more traditional sectors of the economy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/with-pot-legalized-job-openings-spike-canadas-cannabis-industry/

Estonia is still clearing thousands of World War II mines from its waters

Here's what it looks like to dispose of just one of the 80,000 mines still floating in the Baltic Sea.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/estonia-mines/

In its latest push for secularism, Ireland will vote on overturning its blasphemy ban

Critics of the law see it as obsolete. Critics of the referendum see it as a waste of time.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/its-latest-push-secularism-ireland-will-vote-overturning-its-blasphemy-ban/

Cameroon is spiraling further into violence

Many Cameroonians are angry about their longtime president's grip on the reins, and a separatist movement is gaining steam.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/26/cameroon-is-spiraling-further-into-violence/

Trump threatened to kick reporters out of the presidential offices. Macron actually did it.

French journalists have pushed back against Macron for a move they see as an affront to transparency and accountability in covering the executive branch.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/25/trump-threatened-kick-reporters-out-presidential-offices-macron-actually-did-it/

An American hunter posed with a ‘beautiful’ dead goat. Now Scotland is reviewing its laws.

American hunter Larysa Switlyk is being criticized for killing wild animals in Scotland and posting the photos on social media.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/25/an-american-hunter-posed-with-beautiful-dead-goat-now-scotland-is-reviewing-its-laws/

At a pivotal moment for the alliance, NATO launches biggest exercise since the end of the Cold War

NATO officials said they are targeting a “fictitious aggressor,” but Russia isn't amused.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/25/pivotal-moment-alliance-nato-launches-biggest-exercise-since-end-cold-war/

Trump wants America’s migration problem to be like Europe’s

But the scale of illegal immigration to the United States is much smaller than what Europe faced in recent years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/25/trump-wants-americas-migration-problem-be-like-europes/

Migrant caravan: Why thousands of Central Americans are walking to the border

The United Nations estimated that more than 7,000 people have joined the caravan, though the size of the group appears to be fluid. Most of those traveling north are from Honduras, where the caravan originated.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/migrant-caravan-updates/

France’s ban on veils violates human rights, a U.N. committee says

The committee determined that the ban actually confines women to their homes and does not protect them.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/frances-ban-veils-violates-human-rights-un-committee-says/

A British paper was banned from printing a big #MeToo story. Here’s what it did instead.

A story about the story, featured on the front page.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/british-paper-was-banned-printing-big-metoo-story-heres-what-it-did-instead/

Britain wants its officials to stop saying ‘fake news.’ That won’t solve its fake news problem.

A Parliamentary committee that investigated disinformation wants May's government to do more.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/britain-wants-its-officials-stop-saying-fake-news-that-wont-solve-its-fake-news-problem/

Queen breaks silence on Brexit — in a very queen-like way

"As we look toward a new partnership with Europe, it is our shared values and commitment to each other that are our greatest asset," she said.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/queen-breaks-silence-brexit-very-queen-like-way/

‘The One Where Ross Became a Thief’: British police hunt David Schwimmer lookalike

It hasn't been his day, his week, his month, or even his year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/one-where-ross-became-thief-british-police-hunt-david-schwimmer-lookalike/

How Erdogan took control of the Khashoggi case

The idea that Turkey's president is the noble truth-teller of the Khashoggi case is confusing and deeply uncomfortable for many people.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/24/how-erdogan-took-control-khashoggi-case/

The E.U. rejected Italy’s budget. That’s just what Rome’s populist government wanted.

Rather than working out the contradictions in its agenda, Italy's government is happy to let Brussels take the blame for sinking it.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/eu-rejected-italys-budget-thats-just-what-romes-populist-government-wanted/

When it comes to Khashoggi killing, Erdogan holds double standard over diplomatic immunity

“Why was the consulate opened not immediately but days later for investigation?” the Turkish president asked Tuesday in a speech to parliament.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/when-it-comes-khashoggi-killing-erdogan-holds-double-standard-over-diplomatic-immunity/

The mystery of ‘unknown Middle Easterners’: Who is really in the migrant caravan?

An on-the-ground look at who is in the group President Trump is railing against.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/mystery-unknown-middle-easterners-who-is-really-migrant-caravan/

World’s oldest shipwreck from more than 2,400 years ago found at the bottom of the Black Sea

Oxygen levels in the depths of the Black Sea are so low that marine life is virtually inexistent, keeping the ship preserved.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/worlds-oldest-shipwreck-more-than-years-ago-found-bottom-black-sea/

How China plays into Trump’s decision to pull out of INF treaty with Russia

The treaty is between Washington and Moscow, but Trump may be targeting a new arms-control treaty with Beijing.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/how-china-plays-into-trumps-decision-pull-out-inf-treaty-with-russia/

Trump’s caravan panic is self-defeating

Trump has threatened to cut off aid to poor and vulnerable Central American countries, but that will probably help lead to even more migration.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/23/trumps-caravan-panic-is-self-defeating/

Canada is outraged at Khashoggi ‘murder.’ Is it outraged enough to act?

President Trudeau called an emergency meeting, but he did not announce plans to sanction Saudi Arabia.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/22/canada-is-outraged-khashoggi-murder-is-it-outraged-enough-act/

Germany to its allies: We’ll halt future arms sales to Saudi Arabia until we have clarity on Khashoggi (and so should you)

"Arms exports can’t take place in the current circumstances," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/22/germany-its-allies-well-halt-future-arms-sales-saudi-arabia-until-we-have-clarity-khashoggi-so-should-you/

The despair at the heart of Afghanistan’s election

This weekend's parliamentary vote was marred by violence, problems at the polls and a widespread sense that the country is nearing a point of no return.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/22/despair-heart-afghanistans-election/

At least 18 killed, 168 injured after express train derails in Taiwan

Deadly Taiwan train accident kills at least 18 and injures more than 170 others.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/21/least-killed-injured-after-express-train-derails-taiwan/

9 key questions Saudi Arabia hasn’t answered about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi

The kingdom has admitted the journalist is dead, but its statement raises big questions about what actually happened and why.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/20/key-questions-saudi-arabia-hasnt-answered-about-killing-jamal-khashoggi/

The world has a question for the White House: When do murders matter?

Trump’s inconsistency weighs on allies and emboldens adversaries.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/world-has-question-white-house-when-do-murders-matter/

Did Saudi Arabia have a reputation to ruin?

The country has long been unpopular with the American public. That could prove to be a big problem for Riyadh.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/did-saudi-arabia-have-reputation-ruin/

‘Genuinely dangerous’ Islamist preacher released from British prison

There are fears that Anjem Choudary could once again encourage extremist activities with his release

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/genuinely-dangerous-islamist-preacher-released-british-prison/

Americans not convinced by Trump’s trade war with China, poll suggests

Trump wants to take on Beijing. But what if America doesn't think it's a real threat?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/18/americans-not-convinced-by-trumps-trade-war-with-china-poll-suggests/

Europe’s privacy laws are now so tough, they are taking names off doorbells in Vienna.

The continent has long been at the forefront of consumer protection and privacy laws.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/europes-privacy-laws-are-now-so-tough-they-are-taking-names-off-doorbells-vienna/

New leader of Quebec wants to bar public servants from wearing religious symbols at work

The once-fiercely Catholic province has for decades struggled with how to accommodate religious minorities.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/new-leader-quebec-wants-bar-public-servants-wearing-religious-symbols-work/

The military draft is making a comeback in Europe

European countries thought conscription was a relic of the past. But tensions rise with Russia, several are bringing back mandatory military service.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/military-draft-is-making-comeback-europe/

How Brazil’s Bolsonaro threatens the planet

"There is no point sugarcoating it. Bolsonaro is the worst thing that could happen for the environment."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/19/how-brazils-bolsonaro-threatens-planet/

What does the future of Europe look like? Join us on WhatsApp for news and discussions.

A complex Europe, made clear.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/18/what-does-future-europe-look-like-join-us-whatsapp-news-discussions/

‘Please repeat the question’: In Britain’s parliament, two English speakers struggle to communicate

A Scottish accent leads to confusion in Britain's Houses of Commons.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/18/please-repeat-question-britains-parliament-two-english-speakers-struggle-communicate/

In his last column, Khashoggi referred to Radio Free Europe. Here’s what that means.

Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi issued a powerful plea for freedom of expression in the Middle East.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/18/his-last-column-khashoggi-referred-radio-free-europe-heres-what-that-means/

Why is Trump so keen to protect the Saudis?

As the evidence piles up, Trump and his lieutenants stick to their defense of the kingdom.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/18/why-is-trump-so-keen-protect-saudis/

Three things you need to know before you go to Canada for some legal weed

A guide for Americans looking to celebrate the start of marijuana legalization up north.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/three-things-you-need-know-before-you-go-canada-some-legal-weed/

If Australia moves its embassy to Jerusalem, it could put an $11 billion trade deal at risk

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters this week that he was “open-minded” about such a move.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/if-australia-moves-its-embassy-jerusalem-it-could-put-an-billion-trade-deal-risk/

The orphans left behind by the Islamic State

In orphanages in Baghdad and Mosul, children born to both foreign and local fighters are learning to cope with abandonment and reentry into a society they can hardly understand.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/orphans-left-behind-by-islamic-state/

Saudi Arabia’s spat with Canada was a lesson. Trump ignored it.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/saudi-arabias-spat-with-canada-was-lesson-trump-ignored-it/

Hungary bans homeless people from living in public spaces, in law described as ‘cruel’ by the U.N.

Hungary argues that it offers sufficient space in emergency shelters to accommodate all individuals without a home.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/hungary-bans-homeless-people-living-public-spaces-law-described-cruel-by-un/

Eastern Europe is trying to break its dependence on Russian gas. Western Europe is doing the opposite.

Will a gas pipeline help Europe repair its relations with Moscow — or make it more susceptible to Russian interference? That question is dividing the continent.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/eastern-europe-is-trying-break-its-dependence-russian-gas-western-europe-is-doing-opposite/

The real Brexit breakdown

Yet again, there's little hope for major progress on Brexit talks. Will that ever change?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/17/real-brexit-breakdown/

Crimea has a solution for its poor economy: tourism by Syrians

A Crimean delegation visited Damascus for two days, bearing gifts for Bashar al-Assad.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/16/crimea-has-solution-its-poor-economy-tourism-by-syrians/

Irish students unite to save their classmate from being deported to Nigeria

Nonso, 14, grew up in Ireland and was 'terrified' of returning to Nigeria.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/16/irish-students-unite-save-their-classmate-being-deported-nigeria/

British Parliament is populated by bullies, gropers and sexual harassers, says government report

The House of Commons is is populated by members of Parliament and their senior staffs who are groping, vulgar, serial sexual harassers, says independent inquiry.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/16/british-parliament-is-populated-by-bullies-gropers-sexual-harassers-says-government-report/

Nine issues Mike Pompeo could press the Saudi leadership on while he is in Riyadh

“States such as the USA ... have remained silent for far too long," one human rights organization has stated.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/16/nine-issues-mike-pompeo-could-press-saudi-leadership-while-he-is-riyadh/

Trump joins Saudi Arabia’s Khashoggi cover-up

As the Saudi story surrounding Jamal Khashoggi collapses, the president is still bending in Riyadh's direction.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/16/trump-joins-saudi-arabias-khashoggi-cover-up/

In frantic plea, Red Cross warns kidnapped aid workers in Nigeria may be killed ‘in hours’

“Speed and urgency are critical,” the organization wrote.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/frantic-plea-red-cross-warns-kidnapped-aid-workers-nigeria-may-be-killed-hours/

Kremlin suggests Trump misspoke when he said Putin was involved in assassinations

“I wouldn’t make the assessment that Trump allowed that possibility,” said Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian president.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/kremlin-suggests-trump-misspoke-when-he-said-putin-was-involved-assassinations/

Meghan and Harry’s baby will not automatically be a prince or princess. Here’s why.

So. Many. Questions.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/meghan-harrys-baby-will-not-automatically-be-prince-or-princess-heres-why/

Trump is reluctant to give up Saudi deals over Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance. So is Europe.

Europe's cautious response raises the stakes for any decision President Trump will ultimately have to make.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/trump-is-reluctant-give-up-saudi-deals-over-jamal-khashoggis-disappearance-so-is-europe/

Chinese online star detained for five days after singing the national anthem badly

A draconian new Chinese law views poorly any disrespect to the national anthem

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/chinese-online-star-detained-five-days-after-singing-national-anthem-badly/

Thousands of Germans marched against the far-right. But can they really stem its rise?

Is Saturday's march a moment or a movement?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/thousands-germans-marched-against-far-right-can-they-really-stem-its-rise/

How a right-wing terrorist anticipated the ultranationalist wave

The director of a new film on Norway's darkest day speaks to Today's WorldView.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/15/how-right-wing-terrorist-anticipated-ultra-nationalist-wave/

Cyclones almost never hit Portugal. Here’s what happened when Leslie struck this weekend.

300,000 without power, and thousands of trees destroyed.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/14/cyclones-almost-never-hit-portugal-heres-what-happened-when-leslie-struck-this-weekend/

Pro-wrestling thrust into Saudi controversy as calls mount to cancel event in Riyadh

Some senators said World Wrestling Entertainment should reconsider its relationship with the kingdom.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/13/pro-wrestling-thrust-into-saudi-controversy-calls-mount-cancel-event-riyadh/

Returning to Myanmar’s troubled Rakhine state, this time more closely watched than ever

Dodging Myanmar's media minders and seeking stories on a government-run tour of its ravaged Rohingya region.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/13/returning-myanmars-troubled-rakhine-state-this-time-more-closely-watched-than-ever/

In case of missing Saudi journalist Khashoggi, the grisly details may be the message

Authoritarian states such as Russia, China and Saudi Arabia use spectacular violence and disorienting denials to strike fear.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/case-missing-saudi-journalist-khashoggi-grisly-details-may-be-message/

‘I did NOT invite him’: Brits weren’t happy to learn Trump’s visit cost police $24 million

The trip was only four days long.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/i-did-not-invite-him-brits-werent-happy-learn-trumps-visit-cost-police-million/

How do you get Trump to criticize Saudi Arabia? Talk about arms deals.

The president may stay muted on the fate of journalist Khashoggi, but he doesn't always hold back.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/how-do-you-get-trump-criticize-saudi-arabia-talk-about-arms-deals/

Kanye and Taylor Swift face criticism for talking politics. In other countries musicians face much worse.

Last year, at least 48 artists were handed prison sentences in authoritarian countries.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/kanye-taylor-swift-face-criticism-talking-politics-other-countries-musicians-face-much-worse/

Environmental activist fasts to death over fate of India’s Ganges River

G.D. Agrawal, who has fought to clean up the Ganges for years, began his hunger strike in June.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/indian-environmental-activist-fasts-death-over-fate-indias-ganges-river/

Trump chooses Arab authoritarianism over Jamal Khashoggi

The president has argued that lucrative arms deals should take priority over human rights.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/trump-chooses-arab-authoritarianism-over-jamal-khashoggi/

The law that explains why Turkey can’t search the Saudi Consulate for Khashoggi

The law that explains why Turkey can’t search the Saudi consulate for Khashoggi.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/12/law-that-explains-why-turkey-cant-search-saudi-consulate-khashoggi/

Doctors trying to help suicidal asylum seekers in Nauru have been banned from treating them

The humanitarian group had been providing psychological care to refugees on Nauru since last year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/doctors-trying-help-suicidal-asylum-seekers-nauru-have-been-banned-treating-them/

Few countries are meeting the Paris climate goals. Here are the ones that are.

Just a handful of the world's biggest greenhouse-gas producers are keeping up their end of the bargain so far.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/few-countries-are-meeting-paris-climate-goals-here-are-ones-that-are/

Belgian soccer is facing a massive corruption probe

Belgian police carried out 44 raids and have charged several people with corruption, tax evasion and money laundering.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/belgian-soccer-is-facing-massive-corruption-probe/

Did this sergeant at arms really just drop his sword in the House of Commons?

Yes.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/did-this-sergeant-arms-really-just-drop-his-sword-house-commons/

Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance in Turkey plays into Middle East media war

Riyadh criticizes Turkish leaks but doesn't offer an alternative hypothesis.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/jamal-khashoggis-disappearance-turkey-plays-into-middle-east-media-war/

Chelsea soccer club has a new way to deal with racist fans: send them on a trip to Auschwitz

While similar visits have yielded positive results in the past, the effort is a risky endeavour.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/chelsea-soccer-club-has-new-way-deal-with-racist-fans-send-them-trip-auschwitz/

Under Trump, U.S. enters a new ‘Cold War’ with China

The White House is pushing harder on China, and Beijing seems more than willing to push back.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/11/under-trump-us-enters-new-cold-war-with-china/

In North Korea, Yao Ming becomes China’s answer to Dennis Rodman

The latest round of North Korea's "basketball diplomacy."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/10/north-korea-yao-ming-becomes-chinas-answer-dennis-rodman/

Why are teachers in Europe paid so much better than in the United States?

Education funding is shaping up to become a key issue ahead of the Midterm elections.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/10/why-are-teachers-europe-paid-so-much-better-than-united-states/

What Nikki Haley’s departure means for the world

Trump's U.N. envoy was a leading voice on foreign policy, but her surprise departure probably won't change much.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/10/what-nikki-haleys-departure-means-world/

Mexico’s incoming president wants to rename the new NAFTA. He asked Twitter for help.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador asked Twitter users to help pick a new name for the North America trade deal.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/09/mexicos-incoming-president-wants-rename-new-nafta-he-asked-twitter-help/

A rare white tiger fatally mauled a Japanese zookeeper, but his bereaved family want to keep it alive

The zookeeper at Japan's Hirakawa Zoological Park was found bleeding from his neck.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/09/rare-white-tiger-fatally-mauled-japanese-zookeeper-his-bereaved-family-want-keep-it-alive/

Europe’s courts are holding governments to account for climate change

As governments ignore climate change, European courts step in to rescue ancient forests and ban cars.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/09/europes-courts-are-holding-governments-account-climate-change/

2018 has been a brutal year for journalists, and it keeps getting worse

At least 43 reporters have been killed this year simply for doing their jobs.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/09/has-been-brutal-year-journalists-it-keeps-getting-worse/

Bolsonaro’s rise is a new blow for liberal democracy

The far-right populist is two weeks away from winning Brazil's presidency, and he has liberal critics fearing for the country's future.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/09/bolsonaros-rise-is-new-blow-liberal-democracy/

A Spanish doctor kidnapped a baby in 1969. But a court says it’s too late to convict him.

Many Spanish infants were taken away from their birth parents during Francisco Franco's regime.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/08/spanish-doctor-kidnapped-baby-court-says-its-too-late-convict-him/

Israel wants to deport an American student because she once supported a boycott

Alqasem, whose father is of Palestinian heritage, was refused entry to the country on the basis of a law barring foreign nationals who publicly back or call for any kind of boycott against Israel.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/08/israel-wants-deport-an-american-student-because-she-once-supported-boycott/

In India, female journalists lead outpouring of fresh #MeToo allegations

Has India's #MeToo moment finally arrived?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/08/india-female-journalists-lead-outpouring-fresh-metoo-allegations/

Romania spent over $40 million on a referendum to ban same-sex marriage. Few bothered to vote.

“Romanians rejected being divided and hating each other,” said an LGBT group representative.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/08/romania-spent-over-million-referendum-ban-same-sex-marriage-few-bothered-vote/

The Khashoggi case is a crisis for U.S.-Saudi ties

Reports that the Saudi journalist was murdered have stirred anger against Riyadh among its American allies.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/08/khashoggi-case-is-crisis-us-saudi-ties/

Jamal Khashoggi is just the latest Saudi dissident to mysteriously disappear

At least three other government critics have been spirited from their European homes in recent years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/07/jamal-khashoggi-is-just-latest-saudi-dissident-mysteriously-disappear/

A ‘gross violation of human rights:’ Friends, politicians react to reports of Jamal Khashoggi’s death

Several media outlets have reported that Khashoggi, a fierce critic of the Saudi regime, was killed by the Saudi government.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/07/gross-violation-human-rights-friends-politicians-react-reports-jamal-khashoggis-death/

Could the 'Trump of the Tropics’ really be the next president of Brazil?

Quite possibly, yes.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/07/could-trump-tropics-really-be-next-president-brazil/

Why America’s Supreme Court drama looks so strange to the rest of the world

Other countries have similar top legal bodies, but few have the drama and politicization of the U.S. system.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/06/why-americas-supreme-court-drama-looks-so-strange-rest-world/

Why it took the world so long to call rape as a weapon of war by its name: A war crime

Denis Mukwege, a Congolese gynecologist, and Nadia Murad, an Iraqi Yazidi, shared the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for bringing attention to sexual violence in conflicts.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/05/why-it-took-world-so-long-call-rape-weapon-war-by-its-name-war-crime/

The U.S. wants to punish Russia for election meddling. India is caught in the crossfire.

India just signed a deal to purchase $5 billion of weapons from Russia, despite the potential for U.S sanctions

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/05/us-wants-punish-russia-election-meddling-india-is-caught-crossfire/

A journalist’s disappearance may rev up a Middle East rivalry

Jamal Khashoggi, a respected Saudi dissident and journalist, has not been seen since he entered a Saudi consulate on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/05/journalists-disappearance-may-rev-up-middle-east-rivalry/

Chilean Church apologizes after issuing guidelines saying priests shouldn’t touch kids’ genitals

The guidelines made suggestions for behavior that critics said should be obvious.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/04/chilean-church-apologizes-after-issuing-guidelines-saying-priests-shouldnt-touch-kids-genitals/

U.S. ambassador to Europe: Let’s take on China together

Gordon Sondland says that once the United States had an appropriate trade deal with Europe, they could form a unified front.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/04/us-ambassador-europe-lets-take-china-together/

Italian ‘Robin Hood' was convicted of stealing more than $1 million and giving it to the poor. But he wont’ go to jail.

The bank manager set up a secret loan system that eventually went bust.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/04/italian-robin-hood-was-convicted-stealing-more-than-million-giving-it-poor-he-wont-go-jail/

Pop star politician Bobi Wine is not being unfairly targeted by government, Uganda leader says

The Ugandan prime minister said the government is not "malicious" enough to trump up charges against the controversial lawmaker.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/04/pop-star-politician-bobi-wine-is-not-being-unfairly-targeted-by-government-uganda-leader-says/

Trump’s growing diplomatic isolation on Iran

As the international community blasts Trump's Iran policies, Tehran is relishing the chance to call the United States the real rogue regime.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/04/trumps-growing-diplomatic-isolation-iran/

Interview with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/03/interview-with-serbian-president-aleksandar-vucic/

Nepal is fighting violence against women by banning porn

Activists say that’s a distraction from the bigger issue: male police officers who conspire to protect the attacker, not the victim.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/03/nepal-is-fighting-violence-against-women-by-banning-porn/

Japan kills endangered whales for ‘science’ and sells the meat. That’s illegal, regulator rules.

Japan’s whaling operation has suffered a big setback after its “scientific” hunt for sei whales in the Northern Pacific was effectively declared illegal by an international regulatory body.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/03/japan-kills-endangered-whales-science-sells-meat-thats-illegal-regulator-rules/

In Quebec’s election, voters showed more interest in far right than in separating from Canada

The big winners in Monday’s vote were the Coalition Avenir Quebec (Quebec Future Coalition), a right of center party founded in 2011 that surged to take 74 seats in the 125-seat assembly.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/03/quebecs-election-voters-showed-more-interest-far-right-than-separating-canada/

Melania carries Trump’s baggage in Africa

The first lady's visit to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt contrasts sharply to her husband's behavior toward African nations.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/03/melania-carries-trumps-baggage-africa/

An Italian mayor saved his village by welcoming migrants. Now he’s been arrested for it.

Domenico Lucano, a village mayor who gained worldwide attention for his pro-migrant policies, has been placed under house arrest on charges of aiding illegal immigration.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/02/an-italian-mayor-saved-his-village-by-welcoming-migrants-now-hes-been-arrested-it/

An Italian professor set out to prove ‘physics was built by men.’ He ended up suspended.

At a talk at a European nuclear research center, Alessandro Strumia suggested women are actually favored, and it’s male scientists who suffer.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/02/an-italian-professor-set-out-prove-physics-was-built-by-men-he-ended-up-suspended/

Before and after: Satellite images capture the massive damage from the Indonesia tsunami

Images show the tsunami’s muddy remnants along vast stretches of residential areas that housed up to 330,000 residents.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/02/before-after-satellite-images-capture-massive-damage-indonesia-tsunami/

Macedonia’s referendum makes things awkward for the West

A historic breakthrough in the Balkans was put on hold Sunday thanks to anemic voter turnout.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/02/macedonias-referendum-makes-things-awkward-west/

Global confidence in Trump lower than for China’s Xi, poll shows

A new Pew poll finds skepticism of China's rise but most countries continue to have a negative view of the U.S. president.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/global-confidence-trump-lower-than-chinas-xi-poll-shows/

Jean-Claude Arnault, photographer at the center of Nobel Prize scandal, found guilty of rape

Arnault was accused of sexual assault and harassment by 18 women.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/jean-claude-arnault-photographer-center-nobel-prize-scandal-found-guilty-rape/

Billionaire Richard Branson says he was ‘seconds away’ from death during a Mont Blanc climb

Sir Richard Branson and his son, Sam, survived falling rocks on Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/billionaire-richard-branson-says-he-was-seconds-away-death-during-mont-blanc-climb/

Britain’s top diplomat compares the EU to a Soviet-era gulag — angering the survivors of the real ones

Tens of thousands of Europeans were deported or died in prison under Soviet occupation.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/britains-top-diplomat-compares-eu-soviet-era-gulag-angering-survivors-real-gulags/

Amid North Korea nuclear talks, poll shows high support for South Korea among Americans

Military action in defense of South Korea, as well as the continuing presence of U.S. troops in the country, are supported by a majority of Americans.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/amid-north-korea-nuclear-talks-poll-shows-high-support-south-korea-among-americans/

The world reacts to the Kavanaugh battle

The fight over the U.S. Supreme Court nominee is being closely followed overseas, exposing the extent of American polarization.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/10/01/world-reacts-kavanaugh-battle/

An Egyptian woman said she was sexually harassed. Now she’s been sentenced to prison.

She was also fined for making "public insults."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/29/an-egyptian-woman-said-she-was-sexually-harassed-now-shes-been-sentenced-prison/

'We still don’t listen to women’: How the world reacted to the Kavanaugh hearing

“I thought he was too defensive, I thought he was too aggressive, and I don’t know why he needed to cry all the time," said one Turkish observer.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/28/we-still-dont-listen-women-how-world-reacted-kavanaugh-hearing/

Ireland, worried about peace process, considers recognition of a Palestinian state

"Who knows what the U.S. will propose?" Simon Coveney said of the promised Trump administration Middle East peace plan.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/28/ireland-worried-about-peace-process-considers-recognition-palestinian-state/

Political party vying in Quebec election promises to kick out immigrants who fail ‘values test’

The center-right party is in a dead-heat with the incumbent Liberal party.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/28/political-party-vying-quebec-election-promises-kick-out-immigrants-who-fail-values-test/

The world according to Asia’s most senior statesman

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks to Today's WorldView.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/28/worlds-most-senior-statesman-returns-center-stage/

Children at three Chinese kindergartens were fed ‘rotten, worm-infested food’

More than 700 students were given medical checkups.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/27/children-three-chinese-kindergartens-were-fed-rotten-worm-infested-food/

Adultery in India was a criminal offense. Until now.

“It’s time to say that husband is not the master of wife,” said Chief Justice Dipak Misra, delivering the verdict

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/27/adultery-india-was-criminal-offense-until-now/

Trump becomes a punchline at the U.N.

The president of the United States was mocked at the General Assembly and lambasted as he chaired a Security Council meeting.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/27/trump-becomes-punchline-un/

‘Our first concern was to avoid a civil war:’ Nicaragua’s government on six months of protests

The vice minister of foreign affairs said the demonstrators were really attempting a ‘coup.’

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/our-first-concern-was-avoid-civil-war-nicaraguas-government-six-months-protests/

Zimbabwe’s president offered Trump land for a golf course with a view of wildlife

The offer, for a piece of land near Victoria Falls, was apparently made to Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, early this year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/zimbabwes-president-offered-trump-land-golf-course-with-view-wildlife/

Is Meghan transforming the British monarchy? Well, she shut her own car door.

An inspiration to us all.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/is-meghan-transforming-british-monarchy-well-she-shut-her-own-car-door/

Bolivia’s president read Trump a history of U.S. foreign policy failures. ‘Thank you, Mr. President,’ Trump responded.

“In no way is the United States interested in upholding democracy," Evo Morales said. “If that were the case, it would not have financed coups d’etat and supported dictators.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/bolivias-president-read-trump-history-us-foreign-policy-failures-thank-you-mr-president-trump-responded/

In letter, Pope Francis makes the case for reconciliation with China

Pope Francis's letter, released Wednesday by the Vatican, amounts to a lengthy case for the most controversial diplomatic endeavor of his papacy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/letter-pope-francis-makes-case-reconciliation-with-china/

Yes, world leaders laughed at Trump. But there’s another, less obvious sign of diminishing U.S. influence.

The European Union, Russia and China have announced plans to circumvent U.S. sanctions reimposed on Iran by President Trump in May.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/yes-world-leaders-laughed-trump-theres-another-less-obvious-sign-diminishing-us-influence/

India-Pakistani relations were getting warmer — until the release of a postage stamp

New Pakistani leader Khan's attempts to improve relations with India foundered over a commemorative stamp depicting a controversial Kashmiri rebel.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/india-pakistani-relations-were-getting-warmer-until-release-postage-stamp/

China’s row with Sweden over a “racist” TV skit has citizens urging boycott of Ikea and H&M

A satirical Swedish TV skit talked about Chinese tourists vandalizing monuments and eating dogs. Beijing was not amused.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/chinas-row-with-sweden-over-racist-tv-skit-has-citizens-urging-boycott-ikea-hm/

From ‘Rocket Man’ to a man of ‘courage’

At the United Nations General Assembly, Trump turned his ire away from North Korea and its leader.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/26/rocket-man-man-courage/

What the world’s youths might learn from BTS, the K-pop stars who spoke at the U.N.

Lead singer RM delivered a heartfelt six-minute speech at the U.N.'s 73rd General Assembly.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/what-worlds-youths-might-learn-bts-k-pop-stars-who-spoke-un/

Trump accused Germany of becoming ‘totally dependent’ on Russian energy at the U.N. The Germans just smirked.

It wasn’t the first time that Trump had lashed out at Germany over its gas imports from Russia.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/trump-accused-germany-becoming-totally-dependent-russian-energy-un-germans-just-smirked/

At Trump’s Security Council meeting, Bolivia’s leftist leader could play foil

Evo Morales has been a sharp critic of Trump and U.S. foreign policy. On Wednesday, they'll meet face-to-face.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/trumps-security-council-meeting-bolivias-leftist-leader-could-play-foil/

Forget Brexit, we’ve got a Beluga! Whale spotted in Britain’s River Thames

The rare beluga sighting has made quite a splash in the country.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/forget-brexit-weve-got-beluga-whale-spotted-britains-river-thames/

There’s a baby at the U.N. General Assembly

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the first world leader to bring her newborn to the U.N. General Assembly.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/theres-baby-un-general-assembly/

Germany’s surging far right party is launching an association to attract an unlikely group of voters: Jews

The AfD maintains it has a sizable number of Jewish supporters, despite longstanding accusations of having anti-Semitic leanings

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/germanys-surging-far-right-party-is-launching-an-association-attract-an-unlikely-group-voters-jews/

Leaders pledged to greatly reduce poverty by 2030. In some places, deprivation may only get worse.

A new report found some countries were even backsliding in their progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/leaders-pledged-greatly-reduce-poverty-by-some-places-deprivation-may-only-get-worse/

As Silicon Valley eyes Toronto, some worry tech boom could hurt Canada

Toronto added more tech jobs in the past five years than anywhere else in North America, according to a recent report.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/silicon-valley-eyes-toronto-some-worry-tech-boom-could-hurt-canada/

Trump cuts a lonely figure at the U.N.

On his return to the U.N. General Assembly, Trump will surprise few world leaders with his sharp rhetoric.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/25/trump-cuts-lonely-figure-un/

Why didn’t some U.S. allies sign up for Trump’s drug pledge?

The United States says that 130 countries signed its pledge to fight a global drugs problem — but some big names didn't.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/why-didnt-some-us-allies-sign-up-trumps-drug-pledge/

Storms, fires and flooding: sailors rescued after ‘almost unheard of’ waves in Indian Ocean

A solo sailer in a famous round-the-world sailboat race is rescued in one of the most remote regions on the planet, after his boat was rolled over by 'almost unheard of' monster seas.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/dramatic-rescue-solo-sailor-round-the-world-race-following-knockdown-by-almost-unheard-waves/

Catching fish and keeping faith: How one Indonesian teen survived 49 days at sea

Aldi Novel Adilang, 19, was working alone in a floating fishing hut when its mooring broke.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/catching-fish-keeping-faith-how-one-indonesian-teen-survived-days-sea/

For the first time ever, a woman anchored the nightly news in Saudi Arabia

It’s part of the country’s effort to bring more women into the workforce.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/first-time-ever-woman-anchored-nightly-news-saudi-arabia/

All over Europe, Russian spies are getting busted

Another alleged Russian spy was arrested by Norwegian authorities last Friday, amid a string of expulsions and blunders.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/its-not-great-time-be-russian-spy-europe/

Trump renews his battle with U.N.

As world leaders gather in New York, Trump is likely to deepen his assault on the international system.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/24/trump-renews-his-battle-with-un/

After attack in Iran, the U.S. offers a muted response

Iranian state media said that 25 people had been killed in Saturday's attack.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/22/after-attack-iran-us-offers-muted-response/

Kosovo says it would move Israeli embassy to Jerusalem — if it had one

The Muslim-majority nation is not recognized by Israel.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/22/kosovo-says-it-would-move-israeli-embassy-jerusalem-if-it-had-one/

Australian man who filmed himself laughing while running over herd of emus charged with animal cruelty — and speeding

“This is great,” the man shouts as he runs over the massive birds. “I’ve got that one too, and that one.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/australian-man-who-filmed-himself-laughing-while-running-over-herd-emus-charged-with-animal-cruelty-speeding/

Mexico’s president-elect was stuck for hours on a grounded budget flight. He still wants to sell the presidential jet.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador hopes the sale of the presidential plane will save Mexico some money.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/mexicos-president-elect-was-stuck-hours-grounded-budget-flight-he-still-wants-sell-presidential-jet/

India’s most influential Hindu nationalist group is going on a charm offensive

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, helped Narendra Modi win election and is trying to soften its hardline image.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/indias-most-influential-hindu-nationalist-group-is-going-charm-offensive/

Paving way for Oscar bid, Kenyan court overturns ban on film featuring lesbian love

The win for the producer of "Rafiki" may foreshadow a broader victory for LGBT rights in Kenya: the decriminalization of gay sex.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/paving-way-oscar-bid-kenyan-court-overturns-ban-film-featuring-lesbian-love/

In divisive Brazilian election, even Nazis are up for debate

“The Holocaust is a historical fact, with evidence and witnesses that can be found in many places in Europe.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/divisive-brazilian-election-even-nazis-are-up-debate/

Is Brazil about to elect its own Trump?

"Bolsonaro’s rise should serve as a reminder that we are experiencing a worldwide crisis of democracy."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/21/is-brazil-about-elect-its-own-trump/

Ugandan pop star lawmaker who alleges torture returns home to throngs of supporters and police

Bobi Wine was in the United States seeking medical treatment after he was allegedly tortured by the Ugandan military.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/ugandan-pop-star-lawmaker-who-alleges-torture-returns-home-throngs-supporters-police/

After three years and hundreds of gruesome deaths, Britain’s ‘Cat Killer’ case has been solved

The victims were often found mutilated. Investigators had suggested that people might be next.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/after-three-years-hundreds-gruesome-deaths-britains-cat-killer-case-has-been-solved/

Children in Australia’s off-shore migrant center are so distraught, some have attempted suicide

Australian doctors have said it's an urgent medical crisis and the children need to be brought to Australia for treatment.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/children-australias-off-shore-migrant-center-are-so-distraught-some-have-attempted-suicide/

The end of the Korean War? A new push to finish an old conflict.

The future of the two Koreas is still tightly tied to their past — in particular to a war in which the bulk of the fighting stopped 65 years ago.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/15/why-korean-war-didnt-end-why-it-could-now/

Female New Zealand lawmakers celebrate 125 years of women’s suffrage by re-creating all-male photo from 1905

“Still so much more to do,” one female MP tweeted.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/female-new-zealand-lawmakers-celebrate-years-womens-suffrage-by-re-creating-all-male-photo/

North Korea is now under minimum pressure

Arms control experts are underwhelmed by North Korea's latest concessions.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/north-korea-is-now-under-minimum-pressure/

Trump suggested a wall across the Sahara, according to Spain’s foreign minister

Josep Borrell said Trump had compared the situation in northern Africa and the Mediterranean to that along the U.S. border with Mexico.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/19/trump-suggested-wall-across-sahara-according-spains-foreign-minister/

He was arrested as a dissident in Malaysia. He now defends the leader who once jailed him.

"It’s a surreal experience," said Malaysia's finance minister, Lim Guan Eng.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/20/he-was-arrested-dissident-malaysia-he-now-defends-leader-who-once-jailed-him/

Climate change is making fries shorter

Belgian frites and British chips will be smaller after drought and heat stunted potato crops in Europe.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/19/climate-change-is-making-fries-shorter/

Australia announces new laws after 'some idiot’ hides needles in strawberries

The prank has stirred widespread concern among Australian shoppers.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/19/australia-announces-new-laws-after-some-idiot-hides-needles-strawberries/

Poland used to be ok with Trump. Then, he posted a photo.

“The message is clear: Americans do not respect Poles,” one researcher argued.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/19/poland-used-be-ok-with-trump-then-he-posted-photo/

The war on global poverty ‘hangs in the balance’

A new report from the Gates Foundation stresses the need to invest in Africa's young population.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/19/war-global-poverty-hangs-balance/

A bad smell led residents of a Mexican town to a gruesome discovery: 100 bodies in a trailer

Residents were complaining about a bad smell for weeks.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/bad-smell-led-residents-mexican-town-gruesome-discovery-bodies-trailer/

Man who ate 100 plates of sushi banned from all-you-can-eat buffet

The restaurant owner said the triathlete's behavior was “not normal.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/man-who-ate-plates-sushi-banned-all-you-can-eat-buffet/

A slip-up in a politician’s pro-Europe speech has Britain pondering Brexit’s ‘erotic spasm'

A major speech critical of Brexit by Liberal Democrats leader Vince Cable attracted notice for its unusual choice of descriptive words.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/slip-up-politicians-pro-europe-speech-has-britain-pondering-brexits-erotic-spasm/

Italy’s proposed new divorce law would ‘turn back the clock 50 years on women’s rights,’ critics say

Parliament is debating a draft law that would revolutionize the country’s divorce laws, including abolish child support.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/italys-proposed-new-divorce-law-would-turn-back-clock-years-womens-rights-critics-say/

India and Pakistan are deadly political rivals. But it gets even more exciting on the cricket pitch.

One of the greatest rivalries in sports will be on display this week when India and Pakistan clash in cricket for the first time in over a year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/india-pakistan-are-deadly-political-rivals-it-gets-even-more-exciting-cricket-pitch/

German Chancellor Merkel has a new rival with powerful supporters: her own spy chief

The dispute is a stand-in for much bigger questions about where the country stands on immigration, and where it’s heading.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/german-chancellor-merkel-has-new-rival-with-powerful-supporters-her-own-spy-chief/

Trump may prefer a trade war to a deal with China

Rather than cooling tensions, Trump has opted for escalation with China.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/18/trump-may-prefer-trade-war-deal-with-china/

Brazil just seized $15 million worth of luxury watches from this African leader. For him, it isn’t a big deal.

Teodorin Nguema Obiang has a long history of scandals, and a number of countries have seized several of his considerable assets.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/17/brazil-just-seized-million-worth-luxury-watches-this-african-leader-him-it-isnt-big-deal/

Typhoon Mangkhut battered Hong Kong’s storied history

There were no deaths in the city, but hundreds of trees and a beloved "pre-neon" site fell victim.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/17/typhoon-mangkhut-battered-hong-kongs-storied-history/

‘This is killing!’ Beijing demands Swedish apology after Chinese tourists allegedly mistreated by police.

“We have heard not a single word of apology from the Swedish police, which we find shocking and hard to understand,” said China's ambassador to Sweden.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/17/this-is-killing-beijing-demands-swedish-apology-after-chinese-tourists-allegedly-mistreated-by-police/

How the Philippines learned from disaster

The country has applied the lessons of past storms to save lives this time. But without real climate action, it can only do so much.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/17/how-phillipines-learned-disaster/

Australia searches for culprit hiding sewing needles in strawberries

Multiple brands of strawberries have been recalled after customers found needles in their fruit.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/15/australia-searches-culprit-hiding-sewing-needles-strawberries/

This Vietnamese singer tried to battle state censorship. Now she only performs in secret.

Do Nguyen Mai Khoi is touring the United States, including a stop in Washington, with songs such as “Re-Education Camp” and “Cuffed in Freedom.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/15/this-vietnamese-singer-tried-battle-state-censorship-now-she-only-performs-secret/

Britain calls them nerve agent hit men. Russians ask whether they are gay.

The Russian television presenter who interviewed them said they didn't hit on her, but that she's past "hitting-on age."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/britain-calls-them-nerve-agent-hit-men-russians-ask-whether-they-are-gay/

In Trump’s trade wars, China’s unexpected win: More friends

In recent years, China had disputes with the European Union, Japan, South Korea and others. Now it's making nice with them to find allies for its trade war against the United States.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/trumps-trade-wars-chinas-unexpected-win-more-friends/

France just acknowledged using torture in Algeria. Here are searing photos from that war.

The French president's acknowledgement of torture opens a new chapter in France's post-colonial history.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/france-just-acknowledged-using-torture-algeria-here-are-searing-photos-that-war/

Nun vs. bishop — rape accusation rocks India’s Catholic Church

A nun has written a letter to the Vatican accusing a bishop of repeatedly raping her.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/nun-vs-bishop-rape-scandal-rocks-indias-catholic-church/

Japan sets a new record number for people over 100 years old — and almost all are women

69,785, to be precise.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/japan-sets-new-record-number-people-over-years-old-almost-all-are-women/

Israeli man facing criminal charges after refusing wife divorce for 20 years

For the first time, an Israeli man has been charged in a criminal indictment for refusing to grant his wife a divorce for more than 20 years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/israeli-man-facing-criminal-charges-after-refusing-wife-divorce-years/

How Trump has sunk the hopes of refugees

The White House's steady dismantling of the U.S. refugee resettlement program is coming into focus.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/14/how-trump-has-sunk-hopes-refugees/

A massive sheet of rock sloughed off a cliff onto vacationers at a Greek island

Seven people were injured when a section of limestone broke away from the rock face in the remote, picturesque cove.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/massive-sheet-rock-sloughed-off-cliff-onto-vacationers-greek-island/

People around the world think that robots will soon take most human jobs — and that people will suffer

A new survey of several nations finds little optimism about the future of work and automation.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/people-around-world-think-that-robots-will-soon-take-most-human-jobs-that-people-will-suffer/

Why activists aren’t happy with Morocco’s new anti-sexual harassment laws

The former women's rights minister said it's "not a revolution."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/why-activists-arent-happy-with-moroccos-new-anti-sexual-harassment-laws/

Popular Chinese restaurant chain loses millions in value after pregnant woman finds rat in her soup

The viral video of the incident crashed the stock price of the company, one of China's most popular hot pot chains.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/popular-chinese-restaurant-chain-loses-millions-value-after-pregnant-woman-finds-rat-her-soup/

Pussy Riot activist loses speech and sight in suspected poisoning, group says

Pyotr Verzilov was a key associate of a Russian art group that was often critical of the Kremlin.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/pussy-riot-activist-loses-speech-sight-suspected-poisoning-group-says/

After ‘sissies’ appear on TV, China debates the definition of masculinity

What makes a man a man? The notion of masculinity is under fierce debate in China after a television show, portrayed men deemed to be too effeminate.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/after-sissies-appear-tv-china-debates-definition-masculinity/

Trump chooses more of the same in Yemen’s war

The United States has given Riyadh a "rubber stamp" for the Saudi-led war effort, critics say.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/13/trump-chooses-more-same-yemens-war/

A man tried to sell fake TripAdvisor reviews. He’s going to prison after a ‘landmark’ ruling in Italy.

An Italian court sentenced a man to nine months in jail for selling and posting fraudulent TripAdvisor reviews, one of the first criminal convictions of its kind.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/man-tried-sell-fake-tripadvisor-reviews-hes-going-prison-after-landmark-ruling-italy/

How do you get out of military service? These South Koreans tried to gain weight — fast.

One gained more than 60 pounds to avoid passing a physical examination.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/how-do-you-get-out-military-service-these-south-koreans-tried-gain-weight-fast/

Australian lawmakers attack 9-year-old girl who refused to stand during their national anthem

In a protest to recognize aboriginal citizens, Harper Nielsen has been called a brat and disrespectful by adults.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/australian-lawmakers-attack-year-old-girl-who-refused-stand-during-their-national-anthem/

4 months after Trump abandons nuclear deal, Iran says it’s ready to enrich uranium faster than ever

Since the U.S. withdrawal from the deal in May, Tehran is feeling the pinch of sanctions. It's also warning that it can kick-start its enrichment activities even more swiftly than before.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/months-after-trump-abandons-nuclear-deal-iran-says-its-ready-enrich-uranium-faster-than-ever/

Russia is seeking peace with Japan. (Wait, they’re still at war?)

As it is often the case with Moscow, there's some disputed land involved.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/russia-is-seeking-peace-with-japan-wait-theyre-still-war/

Aussie newspaper doubles down on Serena cartoon called racist, puts it on the front page

“Welcome to the PC World" the newspaper Herald Sun said in response to its critics.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/aussie-newspaper-doubles-down-serena-cartoon-called-racist-puts-it-front-page/

As a new leader rises in Ethiopia, its diaspora dares to dream of returning home

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/new-leader-rises-ethiopia-its-diaspora-dares-dream-returning-home/

Europe confronts its bogeyman

The E.U.'s Parliament may launch in investigation into the behavior of Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban's government.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/12/europe-confronts-its-bogeyman/

John Bolton isn’t alone in condemning the ICC

A number of other countries have also lashed out at the International Criminal Court over the years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/john-bolton-isnt-alone-condemning-icc/

A government institute gave China’s biggest celebrity a low 'social responsibility’ rating. She hasn’t been seen for months.

China's biggest celebrity actress has disappeared for months. Clues are emerging that China's government isn't pleased with her — or the entertainment industry as a whole.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/government-institute-gave-chinas-biggest-celebrity-low-social-responsibility-rating-she-hasnt-been-seen-months/

Pakistan has second thoughts on Chinese investment. It probably won’t be the last country to get cold feet.

Pakistan's doubts signal yet more trouble for China's Belt and Road initiative.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/pakistan-has-second-thoughts-chinese-investment-it-probably-wont-be-last-country-get-cold-feet/

For decades global hunger was on the decline. Now it’s getting worse again — and climate change is to blame

The number of undernourished people is on the rise again.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/decades-global-hunger-was-decline-now-its-getting-worse-again-climate-change-is-blame/

Brexit might be so bad that Cadbury is stockpiling chocolate just in case

There have been concerns about food shortages in Britain if it cannot reach a deal with the European Union.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/brexit-might-be-so-bad-that-cadburys-is-stockpiling-chocolate-just-case/

The White House’s new attack on the international system

John Bolton launched a scathing attack on a U.N.-mandated international court.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/11/white-houses-new-attack-international-system/

John Bolton hates the International Criminal Court. That might make other countries love it.

U.S. opposition to the international court might actually boost its legitimacy overseas.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/john-bolton-hates-international-criminal-court-that-might-make-other-countries-love-it/

A cache of ancient Roman gold was found by a crew building luxury apartments

Photos showed a cracked amphora, the same muddy gray color as the surrounding earth. But inside, gold coins gleamed.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/cache-ancient-roman-gold-was-found-by-crew-building-luxury-apartments/

A man was detained in Saudi Arabia for having breakfast with a woman — and then posting it online

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/man-was-detained-saudi-arabia-having-breakfast-with-woman-then-posting-it-online/

How segregated housing helped liberal Sweden’s far right dominate the debate

How segregation fueled Sweden's far right.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/how-segregated-housing-helped-liberal-swedens-far-right-dominate-debate/

The biggest story of Sweden’s election is a familiar one: Political fragmentation

Sweden's election results suggest an increasingly fragmented political world.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/biggest-story-swedens-election-is-familiar-one-political-fragmentation/

Trump, Venezuela and the prospect of a coup

U.S. officials reportedly met with dissident Venezuelan military officers, and Maduro's regime is putting the news to use.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/10/trump-venezuela-prospect-coup/

Boris Johnson compares the latest Brexit deal to a ‘suicide vest,’ drawing sharp criticism

It's Johnson's second attack on Prime Minister Theresa May in under a week. Last Monday, he wrote that the negotiated deal is a “victory” for the European Union, and that Britain is getting “diddly squat.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/09/boris-johnson-compares-latest-brexit-deal-suicide-vest-drawing-sharp-criticism/

The tragic death of an Afghan journalist with a different kind of courage

Samim Faramarz was a compassionate, open-minded man whose country desperately needed those qualities.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/09/tragic-death-an-afghan-journalist-with-different-kind-courage/

North Korea is celebrating its birthday with ‘mass games’ — 100,000 people doing synchronized gymnastics

This will be the first time North Korea has organized the games in five years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/08/north-korea-is-celebrating-its-birthday-with-mass-games-people-doing-synchronized-gymnastics/

Investigators found 168 skulls in a mass grave in Mexico. They’re part of a national nightmare.

Tens of thousand of people are missing in Mexico.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/07/investigators-found-skulls-mass-grave-mexico-theyre-part-national-nightmare/

‘When the humidity rises, your skin burns’: Gas leak causes evacuations in Crimea as Russia and Ukraine trade blame

Russia has evacuated 4,000 children from the areas, as it stands accused of covering up a chemical disaster.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/07/when-humidity-rises-your-skin-burns-gas-leak-causes-evacuations-crimea-russia-ukraine-trade-blame/

Ontario tells teachers to use an outdated sex-ed curriculum — and creates a ‘snitch line’ for parents to report ones who don’t

It's only one of new Ontario Premier Doug Ford's rapid changes, but many teachers oppose the switch.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/07/ontario-tells-teachers-use-an-outdated-sex-ed-curriculum-tells-parents-snitch-those-who-dont/

The torture of a pop-star politician roils Uganda

Bobi Wine, a popular singer and lawmaker, claims he was tortured by Ugandan security forces. Neighboring countries are listening.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/07/torture-pop-star-politician-rocks-uganda/

‘The orders were clear to brutalize me.’ Ugandan pop star turned opposition politician says he was tortured by soldiers

Ugandan singer turned lawmaker Bobi Wine says he was beaten so badly he had to come to the United States for medical treatment.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/06/orders-were-clear-brutalize-me-ugandan-pop-star-turned-opposition-politician-says-he-was-tortured-by-soldiers/

The scariest part about Europe’s reaction to the anti-Trump NYT op-ed? No one is surprised.

Many foreign commentators didn't even bother to repeat what they've been saying for more than one and a half years now.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/06/scariest-part-about-europes-reaction-anti-trump-nyt-op-ed-no-one-is-surprised/

Europe’s constant struggle with enemies abroad and within

European leaders call for greater geopolitical unity, but they can barely heal divisions at home.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/06/europes-constant-struggle-with-enemies-abroad-within/

Guatemala’s president tries to shut down anti-corruption group investigating him

The U.N.-run anti-corruption team, known as CICIG, has accused him of accepting about $1 million in illegal campaign donations.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/05/guatemalas-president-tries-shut-down-anti-corruption-group-investigating-him/

Russia claims that someone may have sabotaged the International Space Station

The ISS is one of the last remaining joint Russian-American projects.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/05/russia-claims-that-someone-may-have-sabotaged-international-space-station/

‘I’m nasty.’ How an Indonesian government official won admirers by blowing up boats.

Susi Pudjiastuti -- the chief of Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries -- has sunk nearly 500 linked to illegally fishing in Indonesian waters. Her supporters cannot get enough.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/05/im-nasty-how-an-indonesian-government-official-won-admirers-by-blowing-up-boats/

A Harvard professor called coconut oil “pure poison.” Now India wants a retraction.

A new skirmish has broken out in the long-running battle over coconut oil.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/05/harvard-professor-called-coconut-oil-pure-poison-now-india-wants-retraction/

Brazil’s museum fire is a global tragedy

"The collection of the museum is not for the history of Rio de Janeiro or Brazil — it is fundamental to world history."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/05/brazils-museum-fire-is-global-tragedy/

With India meeting, Trump administration seeks to build ties, not damage them

Pompeo and Mattis head to New Delhi to meet their counterparts and bolster relations.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/04/with-india-meet-trump-administration-seeks-build-ties-not-damage-them/

Trump’s anti-Palestinian agenda will ultimately hurt Israel

The White House's squeezing of the Palestinians is stoking the backlash to Israeli policies.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/04/trumps-anti-palestinian-agenda-will-ultimately-hurt-israel/

Vladimir Putin is now a reality TV star

The one-hour show called “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” comes as Putin suffers one of his largest dips in popularity for years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/03/vladimir-putin-is-now-reality-tv-star/

‘A lobotomy of the Brazilian memory’: Devastating fire destroys Rio’s National Museum

The museum housed about 20 million items that are feared destroyed. many of which are feared desroyted.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/03/lobotomy-brazilian-memory-devastating-fire-destroys-rios-national-museum/

All of Africa is now competing for Chinese money. Except for one country.

A tiny kingdom was absent from this week's major Africa summit and appears to have no plans of attending anytime soon.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/03/all-africa-is-now-competing-chinese-money-except-one-country/

First day of kindergarten? Chinese school welcomes kids with a pole dancer

The dancer with her hot pants and midriff-baring top would not have been out of place in a downtown strip club.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/03/first-day-kindergarten-chinese-school-welcomes-kids-with-pole-dancer/

Chinese billionaire under investigation over sexual assault allegations in Minneapolis

JD.com founder Liu 'Richard' Qiangdong was arrested and released in Minnesota. Authorities have said they have not decided whether to bring charges against him.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/02/chinese-billionaire-under-investigation-over-sexual-assault-allegations-minneapolis/

‘Trump Baby’ was part of massive protests in London. ‘Bikini Khan’ was a more subdued affair.

The launch of the "Bikini Khan" blimp attracted a small crowd of supporters and amused onlookers. But the response was otherwise rather muted.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/02/trump-baby-was-part-massive-protests-london-bikini-khan-was-more-subdued-affair/

Trump will visit Ireland in November. Some are already planning a ‘uniquely Irish’ protest.

Activists are already planning protests against his visit.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/01/trump-will-visit-ireland-november-some-are-already-planning-uniquely-irish-protest/

Will Chinese investment rescue a city in Germany’s Rust Belt — or exploit it?

Duisburg was once a steel boomtown. Now it's counting on China's Belt and Road initiative to return the city to prosperity.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/09/01/will-chinese-investment-rescue-city-germanys-rust-belt-or-exploit-it/

Philippine president says so long as women are beautiful, there will be cases of rape

Rodrigo Duterte seemed to be responding to a new police report about rape rates in his hometown.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/philippine-president-says-so-long-women-are-beautiful-there-will-be-cases-rape/

Queen of England pays tribute to the Queen of Soul

Visitors to Buckingham Palace who came out to see the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony were given a surprise on Friday. The Queen of England gave a tip of the crown to the Queen of Soul by having her honor guard play Aretha Franklin’s song “Respect.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/queen-england-pays-tribute-queen-soul/

A German lawmaker was thrown out of parliament for bringing along her 6-week-old baby

Her forced departure immediately caused a backlash across Germany.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/german-lawmaker-was-thrown-out-parliament-bringing-along-her-week-old-baby/

Despite scandals, Australia’s Catholic Church stands firm against reporting child abuse revealed in confession

A government inquiry recommended mandating priests to disclose abuse — even when they learn about it in confession.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/despite-scandals-australias-catholic-church-stands-firm-against-reporting-child-abuse-revealed-confession/

Britain’s Theresa May dances like nobody’s watching. Again.

For the second time in a week the British leader busts out her dance moves.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/britains-theresa-may-dances-like-nobodys-watching-again/

E.U. pushes ahead with plans to abandon daylight saving time after sketchy online poll shows widespread support

The status quo has faced mounting criticism as researchers have pointed out health and economic burdens.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/eu-pushes-ahead-with-plans-abandon-daylight-saving-time-after-sketchy-online-poll-shows-widespread-support/

Syria’s last rebel stronghold braces for the regime’s wrath

The Assad regime and its allies are readying for an offensive that may end Syria's civil war.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/31/syrias-last-rebel-stronghold-braces-regimes-wrath/

A teenager’s account of being kidnapped, raped and branded sparks uproar in Morocco

Twelve suspects have been arrested in her case which has stirred controversy in the conservative country.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/teenagers-account-being-kidnapped-raped-branded-sparks-uproar-morocco/

U.N. watchdog says Iran continues to comply with nuclear restrictions despite U.S. pullout

It remains unclear whether the IAEA report will affect halting efforts by European nations to salvage the nuclear deal amid punishing American sanctions.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/un-watchdog-says-iran-continues-comply-with-nuclear-restrictions-despite-us-pullout/

In awkward news conference, Kenyan president forgets Boris Johnson’s name, calls him ‘bicycle guy’

Johnson visited Kenya last year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/awkward-news-conference-kenyan-president-forgets-boris-johnsons-name-calls-him-bicycle-guy/

Inspired by ‘Trump Baby,’ protesters will fly a new blimp of London’s mayor in a bikini

The giant balloon will float over Parliament Square and is intended to protest rising crime and murder rates in the city.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/inspired-by-trump-baby-protesters-will-fly-new-blimp-londons-mayor-bikini/

Filmmaker tries to bridge cultural divide between Japan, U.S. over whale, dolphin hunting

Filmmaker Megumi Sasaki says her documentary, "A Whale of a Tale," aims to present a more balanced picture of whale and dolphin hunting than was seen in the award-winner "The Cove."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/filmmaker-tries-bridge-cultural-divide-between-japan-us-over-whale-dolphin-hunting/

Giuliani says he advised Romania as a ‘private citizen’ to rein in its fight against corruption. That’s not how many Romanians see it.

The Trump lawyer’s letter is rapidly becoming a key weapon for Romanian officials who want to weaken the country’s anti-corruption authorities.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/giuliani-says-he-advised-romania-private-citizen-rein-its-fight-against-corruption-thats-not-how-many-romanians-see-it/

Europe struggles to atone for its colonial evils

Germany returned a set of skulls to Namibia more than a century after it carried out an apparent genocide. Can it do more to atone?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/europe-struggles-atone-its-colonial-evils/

Trump is blaming China for North Korea impasse, but real fault may lie closer to home

Trump is blaming China for the breakdown in negotiations with North Korea, but the real problem may lie with the vague, verbal promises he exchanged at a summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/30/trump-is-blaming-china-north-korea-impasse-real-fault-may-lie-closer-home/

Artists put up a golden statue of Turkey’s leader in Germany to spark a conversation. It worked. Too well.

The statue lasted only a little more than a day before officials determined it posed a security threat.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/artists-put-up-golden-statue-turkeys-leader-germany-spark-conversation-it-worked-too-well/

Soccer superstar Mohamed Salah’s feud with Egyptian authorities is giving voice to popular frustrations

Egypt's authoritarian government is taking a rare loss in its dispute with the nation's favorite son.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/soccer-superstar-mohamed-salahs-feud-with-egyptian-authorities-is-giving-voice-popular-frustrations/

India replaced its currency to wipe out illegal money stashes. Now the central bank says it didn’t work

99% of banknotes were returned after demonetisation, India's Reserve Bank said.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/india-replaced-its-currency-wipe-out-illegal-money-stashes-now-central-bank-says-it-didnt-work/

The Scallop Wars: French and British vessels clash in the English Channel

Dramatic footage has emerged of the latest battle in France and Britain's long running war over the humble scallop

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/scallop-wars-french-british-vessels-clash-english-channel/

Trump complained about his Google results, good thing he didn’t try that search from Europe

What happens when you google Trump news from abroad.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/trump-complained-about-his-google-results-good-thing-he-didnt-try-that-search-europe/

No president has used sanctions and tariffs quite like Trump

Trump is using America's financial weight as a foreign policy tool — and blurring some lines in the process.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/no-president-has-used-sanctions-tariffs-quite-like-trump/

Trump’s quixotic quest for a trade-deal victory

Despite the president's frequent talk of trade deals, he has yet to finalize any big changes.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/29/trumps-quixotic-quest-trade-deal-victory/

Suu Kyi’s longtime backer Mitch McConnell says she was powerless to stop atrocities against Rohingya

McConnell’s comments came the same day that the United States put its weight behind a U.N. report that called for Myanmar military officials to face criminal charges of genocide.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/28/suu-kyis-longtime-backer-mitch-mcconnell-says-she-was-powerless-stop-atrocities-against-rohingya/

Iran’s hard-line former president has reemerged on Twitter, and he’s tweeting about Serena and LeBron

The Iranian politician who helped get Twitter banned in his country is now using the site to make a comeback.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/28/irans-hard-line-former-president-has-reemerged-twitter-hes-tweeting-about-serena-lebron/

Theresa ‘Robo’ May’s trip to South Africa takes a stiff turn on dance floor

Critics called the prime minister's dance moves "painful."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/28/theresa-robo-mays-trip-south-africa-takes-stiff-turn-dance-floor/

Xenophobic riots erupt in eastern Germany as officials investigate the killing of a 35-year-old

“There's no place in our country for ... the hunting down of people who appear to be from different backgrounds or the attempt to spread hate in the streets,” said Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/28/xenophobic-riots-erupt-eastern-germany-officials-investigate-killing-year-old-german/

For Palestinians, Trump is all pain and no peace

"The Trump administration is more interested in punitive action against Palestinians than in the serious pursuit of peace."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/28/palestinians-trump-is-all-pain-no-peace/

Authorities demand answers after a British couple dies suddenly on vacation in Egypt

Authorities in both Britain and Egypt have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the couple's mysterious death.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/27/authorities-demand-answers-after-british-couple-dies-suddenly-vacation-egypt/

Was an Egyptian leader’s son-in-law an Israeli spy? A new Netflix film revives the debate.

The truth, according to both Israeli and Egyptian writers, politicians and historians, is far more complicated and, ultimately, may never be known.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/27/was-an-egyptian-leaders-son-in-law-an-israeli-spy-new-netflix-film-revives-debate/

How Vietnam has reacted to the death of John McCain

Among those paying tribute was the former warden of the "Hanoi Hilton" prison where McCain was held during the Vietnam War.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/27/how-vietnam-has-reacted-death-john-mccain/

Trump, McCain and the waning of the ‘liberal order’

McCain's neoconservative internationalism, reviled by the U.S. president, may be in its twilight.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/27/trump-mccain-waning-liberal-order/

Pope Francis visits the Knock Shrine, where faithful believe Virgin Mary appeared on a rainy night in 1879

Francis first went into the Apparition Chapel to pray and then addressed large crowds. He said he prayed for “all the victims of abuse" and begged "the Lord’s forgiveness for these sins."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/26/pope-francis-visits-knock-shrine-where-faithful-believe-virgin-mary-appeared-rainy-night/

'A great defender of liberty’: World leaders mourn Sen. John McCain

To world leaders, the 81-year old Arizona Republican was a “hero,” an “inspiration to million,” and a man “of great courage.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/26/a-great-defender-liberty-world-leaders-mourn-sen-john-mccain/

The last time a pope visited Ireland, homosexuality was a crime. Now the Irish prime minister is gay.

Leo Varadkar is the first openly gay leader of Ireland — a country where the Catholic Church once wielded great power.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/25/last-time-pope-visited-ireland-homosexuality-was-crime-now-irish-prime-minister-is-gay/

Four decades since the last papal visit, a very different Ireland greets a very different pontiff

It was the heart of the Troubles the last time a pope visited, and the church was more powerful in Ireland.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/24/four-decades-since-last-papal-visit-very-different-ireland-greets-very-different-pontiff/

A Ugandan pop star ran for office — and ended up imprisoned, beaten and charged with treason

His arrest has led to protests across Uganda. Musicians Femi Kuti, Eric Clapton, Chris Martin and others have called for his release.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/24/ugandan-pop-star-ran-office-ended-up-imprisoned-beaten-charged-with-treason/

Climate change cuts the shipping route between China and Europe by 5,000 miles

The world’s biggest shipping company, Denmark’s A.P. Moller-Maersk group, is set to send its first container ship via the Arctic route within days.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/24/climate-change-cuts-shipping-route-between-china-europe-by-miles/

Kosovo, home to many ISIS recruits, is struggling to stamp out its homegrown terrorism problem

Former foreign fighters from Kosovo say the country's rehabilitation efforts are doing little, if anything.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/24/kosovo-home-many-isis-recruits-is-struggling-stamp-out-its-homegrown-terrorism-problem/

Trump’s racist coda to a terrible week

The president's invocation of white nationalist talking points on post-apartheid South Africa are more than just a distraction.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/24/trumps-racist-coda-terrible-week/

Woman’s blasphemy conviction in Indonesia sparks backlash, intensifies concerns

The country’s two largest Muslim organizations also have criticized the ruling.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/womans-blasphemy-conviction-indonesia-sparks-backlash-intensifies-concerns/

British-Iranian woman temporarily released from Tehran prison

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was convicted by an Iranian court in 2016 of spreading propaganda. Her family says she was on holiday, visiting relatives in Tehran.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/british-iranian-woman-temporarily-released-tehran-prison/

Eight bodies — two dismembered — found in streets of Cancun, Mexican officials say

Those traveling to Mexico should "exercise increased caution," the State Department advises.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/eight-bodies-two-dismembered-found-streets-cancun-mexican-officials-say/

A doctor killed his family using a yoga ball filled with toxic gas, Hong Kong prosecutors say

Prosecutors said Khaw Kim-sun, a 53-year-old anesthesiologist, pumped carbon monoxide into a yoga ball and put it in his wife's car in 2015.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/doctor-killed-his-family-using-yoga-ball-filled-with-toxic-gas-hong-kong-prosecutors-say/

Mistaken identity places a 30-year-old Texan at the center of Australia’s political crisis

A case of mistaken identity landed Austin-resident Peter Dutton at the center of Australian politics.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/mistaken-identity-places-year-old-texan-center-australias-political-crisis/

Venezuela’s refugee exodus is the biggest crisis in the hemisphere

With thousands of Venezuelans fleeing every week, "the capacity of the region is overwhelmed."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/23/venezuelas-refugee-exodus-is-biggest-crisis-hemisphere/

Who would have thought getting naked outside Italy’s tomb of the unknown soldier wasn’t a good idea?

Italian police are on the hunt for two tourists who skinny dipped in a fountain at the monument.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/22/who-would-have-thought-getting-naked-outside-italys-tomb-unknown-soldier-wasnt-good-idea/

Saudi Arabia seeking first death penalty for female activist, rights groups say

Riyadh is seeking the execution of Israa al-Ghomgham, according to Human Rights Watch.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/22/saudi-arabia-seeking-first-death-penalty-female-activist-rights-groups-say/

How other Western democracies prosecute leaders accused of crimes

Some Western nations have found ways to increase accountability, without exposing their leaders to politicized trials.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/22/how-other-western-democracies-prosecute-leaders-accused-crimes/

Why countries might want out of China’s Belt and Road

Malaysia may not be the only country that reconsiders taking part in China's global infrastructure project.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/22/why-countries-might-want-out-chinas-belt-road/

Trudeau calls out heckler: ‘Your racism has no place here’

Critics pounced on Trudeau’s riposte, accusing him of ducking a legitimate question about the Liberal government’s handling of immigration.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/21/trudeau-calls-out-heckler-your-racism-has-no-place-here/

Ahead of pope’s visit, a giant drive-through confession booth is installed in Dublin

A signboard near the confession booth says Catholics can "repent decades of sins in seconds."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/21/ahead-popes-visit-giant-drive-through-confession-booth-is-installed-dublin/

U.S. deports former Nazi guard; Germany says many more are under investigation

Jakiw Palij, 95, was the last known Nazi collaborator living in the United States.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/21/us-deports-former-nazi-guard-germany-says-many-more-are-under-investigation/

Taiwan’s precarious role in the China-U.S. spat

Taiwan's ties with Washington are warming, but it could become a bargaining chip instead of a closer ally.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/21/taiwans-precarious-role-china-us-spat/

Chef Jamie Oliver accused of ‘cultural appropriation’ for his Jamaican ‘Punchy Jerk Rice’

People of Jamaican origin blasted the celebrity chef for a recipe that looked nothing like the jerk chicken they know.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/20/chef-jamie-oliver-accused-cultural-appropriation-his-jamaican-punchy-jerk-rice/

The case of a freed German journalist triggers optimism in Europe that Turkey might not be lost

The court ruling was unexpected and may be part of a Turkish effort to reduce tensions with Europe, as U.S. pressure mounts.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/20/case-freed-german-journalist-triggers-optimism-europe-that-turkey-might-not-be-lost/

A woman says she fell off a cruise ship and spent 10 hours in the Adriatic Sea before she was rescued

The woman declined to reveal how she fell off the Norwegian Star ship or what happened in the moments just before.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/19/woman-says-she-fell-off-cruise-ship-spent-hours-adriatic-sea-before-she-was-rescued/

Signs that North Korea is planning something big for September: Blocked visas, parade practice and haircuts

For the 70th anniversary of the creation of North Korea, Pyongyang is planning a big party.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/17/signs-that-north-korea-is-planning-something-big-september-blocked-visas-parade-practice-haircuts/

It’s hot in Colombia. To cope, this official advises no sex in the afternoon.

If physical activity is absolutely necessary, Santa Marta’s Health Secretary Julio Salas recommends that residents have the prudence to wait until to do it "at times when the temperature is lower."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/17/its-hot-colombia-cope-this-official-advises-no-sex-afternoon/

The U.S. could spend $92 million on a parade — or put it back into U.N. peacekeeping

Trump's expensive parade plans have a bitter aftertaste, especially as the United States is risking more insecurity across the globe to save money.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/17/us-could-spend-million-parade-or-put-it-back-into-un-peacekeeping/

China’s dystopian rule over a Muslim minority

Rights advocates call it the "largest and most brutal repression the regime has undertaken since the Cultural Revolution."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/17/chinas-dystopian-rule-over-muslim-minority/

Brazil’s famous Dr. Bum Bum charged with murdering patient after butt enhancement goes wrong

His social media following had earned him minor celebrity status in Brazil.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/16/brazils-famous-dr-bum-bum-charged-with-murdering-patient-after-butt-enhancement-goes-wrong/

From France to Denmark, bans on full-face Muslim veils are spreading across Europe

A guide to where veils such as the burqa and niqab are banned on the continent — and why.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/16/france-denmark-bans-full-face-muslim-veils-are-spreading-across-europe/

After nearly a decade, Israel delivers more than 10 tons of Palestinian mail

Palestinian officials said the tons of mail would take weeks to sort.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/16/after-nearly-decade-israel-delivers-more-than-tons-palestinian-mail/

Russian village (population: 7) agrees to host country’s first gay pride event — then cancels

Russian authorities now say that approval was never granted for a LGBT event.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/16/russian-village-population-agrees-host-countrys-first-gay-pride-event-then-cancels/

Afghan teenager loses Austrian asylum case for not acting gay enough

Human rights organizations are accusing the right-wing Austrian government of deliberately rejecting asylum applications by LGBT refugees.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/16/afghan-teenager-loses-austrian-asylum-case-not-acting-gay-enough/

Trump puts Iraq in a bind over Iran

New American sanctions are raising tensions and hardship in the Middle East.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/17/trump-puts-iraq-bind-over-iran/

Why the Korean War didn’t end — and why it could now

The future of the two Koreas is still tightly tied to their past — in particular to a war where the bulk of fighting stopped 65 years ago.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/15/why-korean-war-didnt-end-why-it-could-now/

The Pacific Islands have an obesity problem. The Tongan leader thinks a weight-loss competition could help.

The Tongan prime minister told a local newspaper that he will propose a weight-loss competition among Pacific Island leaders.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/15/pacific-islands-have-an-obesity-problem-tongan-leader-thinks-weight-loss-competition-could-help/

Australia’s government rushed to condemn a far-right senator who demanded a ‘final solution’ to immigration, but its own ‘inhuman' refugee treatment continues

On Tuesday, a far-right Australian senator demanded a “final solution” to Muslim immigration, using the Nazis' exact words to describe what is now known as the Holocaust.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/15/australias-government-rushed-condemn-far-right-senator-who-demanded-final-solution-immigration-its-own-inhuman-refugee-treatment-continues/

Terrorist attacks are quietly declining around the world

But an attack in Westminster and a tweet from Trump are a reminder: Even the specter of terrorism still has power.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/15/terrorist-attacks-are-quietly-declining-around-world/

Genoa’s bridge collapse highlights just how many bridges fail around the world

At least 22 people were killed after a bridge collapsed in Genoa on Monday.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/genoas-bridge-collapse-highlights-just-how-many-bridges-fail-around-world/

Despite protests from Japan, South Korea holds first memorial day for ‘comfort women’ enslaved in World War II brothels

Rallies were held in South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines to commemorate the suffering of "comfort women" during World War II

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/despite-protests-japan-south-korea-holds-first-memorial-day-comfort-women-enslaved-world-war-ii-brothels/

Swedish youths burned dozens of cars last night — now the prime minister is livid

On Monday night, up to 100 cars were burned by in Gothenburg and other Swedish towns.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/swedish-youths-burned-dozens-cars-last-night-now-prime-minister-is-livid/

People won’t stop peeing on historic Parisian streets. The city’s solution: Open sidewalk urinals.

The mayor says it's a genius invention. Residents say it's disgusting.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/people-wont-stop-peeing-historic-parisian-streets-citys-solution-open-sidewalk-urinals/

India is rolling out a healthcare plan for half a billion people. But are there enough doctors?

It may be the world's biggest public healthcare plan. But it could face stumbling blocks.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/india-is-rolling-out-healthcare-plan-half-billion-people-are-there-enough-doctors/

Steve Bannon plans a far-right ‘supergroup’ in Europe, but some key far-right leaders say they’re not interested

Alexander Gauland, the co-chair of Germany’s far-right AfD party, dismissed Bannon’s plans to coordinate a pan-European alliance.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/steve-bannon-plans-far-right-supergroup-europe-some-key-far-right-leaders-say-theyre-not-interested/

‘Immense tragedy’ feared as highway bridge collapses over Italian city

A rainstorm brought down a 650-foot section of a highway bridge, with initial reports of cars and people crushed.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/14/immense-tragedy-feared-as-highway-bridge-collapses-over-italian-city/

Fox compared ‘socialist’ Denmark to Venezuela, sparking a puzzled backlash from top officials

"You should come to Denmark if you dare be confronted with facts," the country's finance minister wrote, addressing a Fox Business Network anchor.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/fox-compared-socialist-denmark-venezuela-sparking-puzzled-backlash-top-officials/

Why North Korean nukes are still on the table

The goal of a nuclear-free North Korea is not completely dead, but it will certainly require some resuscitation.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/14/why-north-korean-nukes-are-still-table/

Trump joked he could play matchmaker for India’s bachelor prime minister, report says

Trump also expressed confusion over many of the countries around India, according to the Politico report.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/13/trump-joked-he-could-play-matchmaker-indias-bachelor-prime-minister-report-says/

Amid spat with Trump, here are Turkey’s other friends

Turkey is boosting ties with Russia, China and Qatar

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/13/amid-spat-with-trump-here-are-turkeys-other-friends/

Erdogan fights a losing battle with Trump

There's only one real winner in the mismatch between the United States and Turkey.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/13/erdogan-fights-losing-battle-with-trump/

After visa woes, a 9-year-old chess prodigy may have won his fight to stay in Britain

Shreyas Royal was set to leave the country when his father's work visa expired. But the young chess prodigy's talent means his whole family will now stay.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/11/after-visa-woes-year-old-chess-prodigy-may-have-won-his-fight-stay-britain/

Thousands of Romanians protested corruption and police responded with force

Tens of thousands of Romanians took to the streets of Bucharest to call for the government to resign.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/11/thousands-romanians-protested-corruption-police-responded-with-force/

Video footage appears to show Cameroonian security forces executing unarmed people, Amnesty says

For the second time in a matter of weeks, Cameroon is investigating video that Amnesty International says shows security forces executing unarmed people.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/video-footage-appears-show-cameroonian-security-forces-executing-unarmed-people-amnesty-says/

Indian lawmaker shows up to parliament dressed as Hitler, sparks very little outrage

The legislator is known for dressing up to make a statement.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/indian-lawmaker-shows-up-parliament-dressed-hitler-sparks-very-little-outrage/

Australians are trolling their MPs for free portraits of Queen Elizabeth II

It turns out very few Australians realized they could request a complimentary portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/australians-are-trolling-their-mps-free-portraits-queen-elizabeth-ii/

How a Trump tweet and an Erdogan speech shook Turkey’s economy

A quick post based around a chart on Trump's tweet about Turkey.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/how-trump-tweet-an-erdogan-speech-shook-turkeys-economy/

Trump’s proposed Space Force could worsen Earth’s orbital debris problem

While Space Force may sound funny to some, the last military test in space by China in 2007 produced up to 25 percent of today’s space debris.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/trumps-proposed-space-force-could-worsen-earths-orbital-debris-problem/

Pakistan may be the next victim of China’s new 'imperialism’

A showdown over Pakistan's foreign debt sees China's ambitions clash with Washington's concerns.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/10/pakistan-may-be-next-victim-chinas-new-imperialism/

In Australia, farmers dealing with drought can kill kangaroos that compete with their livestock

The drought is so severe that farmers can now shoot kangaroos that interfere with their livestock's pastures.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/australia-farmers-dealing-with-drought-can-kill-kangaroos-that-compete-with-their-livestock/

Israel eyes a new menace: Stray crocodiles

A failed business venture left hundreds of crocodiles in the Jordan Valley, and no one knows what to do with them.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/israel-eyes-new-menace-stray-crocodiles/

Dozens of manatees are dying mysteriously in southern Mexico, near oil and gas site

As many as 50 manatees have mysteriously died in southern Mexico, not far from large oil wells. Other marine species have also died. One biologist says it could be among the country's "greatest environmental emergencies we have had in recent times."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/dozens-manatees-are-dying-mysteriously-southern-mexico-near-oil-gas-site/

‘Call me that’: New Zealand politician launches campaign to reclaim ‘c-word’

"Vaginas brought you here. Call me that. I take that. I'm here, for being a c----."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/call-me-that-new-zealand-politician-launches-campaign-reclaim-c-word/

Europe’s summer was so hot that tropical flamingos laid eggs for the first time in 15 years

Experts said six rare Andean flamingos laid the eggs in southwest England amid sweltering temperatures.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/09/europes-summer-was-so-hot-that-tropical-flamingos-laid-eggs-for-the-first-time-in-15-years/

Astronaut watches Europe dry up from space during scorching summer heat wave

German astronaut Alexander Gerst has tweeted photos from the International Space Station, showing a dry globe from above.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/astronaut-watches-europe-dry-up-space-during-scorching-summer-heat-wave/

The growing urban-rural divide in global politics

In societies around the world, an old divide is taking new shape.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/09/growing-urban-rural-divide-global-politics/

An Israeli Arab lawmaker wrote his resignation in Arabic. It was refused because it wasn’t in Hebrew.

A new law in Israel has downgraded the status of Arabic.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/08/an-israeli-arab-lawmaker-wrote-his-resignation-arabic-it-was-refused-because-it-wasnt-hebrew/

A witch doctor kept a woman trapped in an Indonesian cave for 15 years

The now-28-year-old victim was finally rescued this week.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/08/witch-doctor-kept-woman-trapped-an-indonesian-cave-years/

In Switzerland, a ‘burqa ban’ has consequences — for soccer fans

In the southern Swiss canton of Ticino, a ban on face coverings has effected few Muslim women.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/08/switzerland-burqa-ban-has-consequences-soccer-fans/

Bullying, death threats and violence: German schools grapple with a string of anti-Semitic incidents

Despite a growing sense of urgency over anti-Semitic attacks and bullying in classrooms, German teachers are still not routinely trained on how to respond.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/08/bullying-death-threats-violence-german-schools-grapple-with-string-anti-semitic-incidents/

For Trump, sanctions substitute for foreign policy

The Trump administration loves sanctions. The bigger issue is whether these sanctions work.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/08/trump-sanctions-substitute-foreign-policy/

Mount Everest is a ‘fecal time bomb.’ Here’s one man’s idea for handling 14 tons of poop.

Currently, climbers defecate in a bag or a barrel, and their waste is dumped into earth pits on Gorak Shep.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/07/mount-everest-is-a-fecal-time-bomb-heres-one-mans-idea-for-handling-14-tons-of-poop/

‘Christopher Robin’ won’t play in China amid government censorship of Winnie the Pooh

The portly "bear of very little brain" has long been a target of China's censorship machine.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/07/christopher-robin-wont-play-china-amid-government-censorship-winnie-pooh/

This 134-year-old tattoo shop inked sailors, prostitutes and a king. Now its landlord wants to shut it down.

Tattoo Ole's owner is steeling for a court battle, and the global tattoo community is rallying behind the store.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/07/this-year-old-tattoo-shop-inked-sailors-prostitutes-king-now-its-landlord-wants-shut-it-down/

It’s not just Canada. Saudi Arabia has lashed out at other countries for criticism before.

Some European companies were reportedly blacklisted by the kingdom after Germany's foreign minister criticized Riyadh last year.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/07/its-not-just-canada-saudi-arabia-has-lashed-out-other-countries-criticism-before/

For the first time, Italy arrests far-right Italians who fought in Ukraine

Italy had previously turned a blind eye to those joining pro-Russian separatist militias.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/first-time-italy-arrests-far-right-italians-who-fought-ukraine/

Saudi Arabia’s fight with Canada exposes its fragile crown prince

The spat comes amid tensions over Mohammed bin Salman's activist agenda abroad and repressive measures at home.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/07/saudi-arabias-fight-with-canada-exposes-its-fragile-crown-prince/

Tensions flare in Brazil as supreme court considers loosening abortion restrictions

One witness in favor of decriminalizing abortions had to be placed in witness protection.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/tensions-flare-brazil-supreme-court-considers-loosening-abortion-restrictions/

Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam arrested over ‘provocative comments’

Shahidul Alam, an influential voice in photography, criticized his government's use of violence to repress protests

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/bangladeshi-photographer-shahidul-alam-arrested-over-provocative-comments/

Amid spat with Canada, pro-government Saudi Twitter account shares image of plane flying toward Toronto skyline

The now-deleted image, showing a jetliner headed toward Toronto's CN Tower, drew comparisons to 9/11.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/amid-spat-with-canada-pro-government-saudi-twitter-account-shares-image-plane-flying-toward-toronto-skyline/

Two elderly men went missing. They were found at the world’s biggest heavy metal festival.

The men were located by German police at Wacken Open Air, the world's largest heavy metal music festival.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/06/two-elderly-men-went-missing-they-were-found-at-the-worlds-biggest-heavy-metal-festival/

Germany accidentally deported a Uighur man to China. His lawyer hasn’t heard from him since.

The deportation comes as reports grow that the Uighur minority is being facing mass detentions in China.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/germany-accidentally-deported-uighur-man-china-his-lawyer-hasnt-heard-him-since/

Long-lost Roman library reemerges in Germany after 2,000 years in darkness

The library's remnants were discovered beneath the city of Cologne and date back to the Roman era.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2018/08/06/long-lost-roman-library-reemerges-germany-after-years-darkness/

Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran. Now what?

The Trump administration will struggle to isolate Iran — and, in the process, may find itself isolated.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/06/trump-reimposes-sanctions-on-iran-now-what/

For Canadian journalists covering Doug Ford, being called ‘fake news’ was the last straw

Reporters soon began to notice changes after the politician was elected as leader of Ontario.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/05/for-canadian-journalists-covering-doug-ford-being-called-fake-news-was-the-last-straw/

Russia just named Steven Seagal, martial artist and action movie star, a special envoy to the U.S.

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Steven Seagal's new role as envoy to the United States on Facebook.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/04/russia-just-named-steven-seagal-martial-artist-and-action-movie-star-a-special-envoy-to-the-u-s/

Protesters paralyze parts of Bangladesh after a speeding bus kills two students

A speeding bus killed two students in Bangladesh. Now thousands are calling for safer roads.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/04/protesters-paralyze-parts-of-bangladesh-after-a-speeding-bus-kills-two-students/

A man with Down syndrome was holding a toy gun. Swedish police shot and killed him.

The shooting is under investigation, but the Stockholm police said that their officers wound up in a “threatening situation."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/03/a-man-with-down-syndrome-was-holding-a-toy-gun-swedish-police-shot-and-killed-him/

With sweltering heat but little AC, North Korea proclaims ‘an unprecedented natural disaster’

Temperatures reached a record of 104 degrees Fahrenheit in the sanctions hit country.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/03/with-sweltering-heat-but-little-ac-north-korea-proclaims-an-unprecedented-natural-disaster/

President Trump denies he was late to meet Queen Elizabeth. Brits aren’t convinced.

Trump accused the "fake disgusting news" of lying about his lateness, despite footage of the Queen checking her watch circulating online.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/03/president-trump-denies-he-was-late-to-meet-queen-elizabeth-brits-arent-convinced/

‘Here they come again’: Chinese police arrest dissident professor during on air interview

His whereabouts are still unknown.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/03/here-they-come-again-chinese-police-arrest-dissident-professor-during-on-air-interview/

Trump and Erdogan square up for a fight

New U.S. sanctions on Turkish officials mark another low for ties between the two countries.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/03/trump-and-erdogan-square-up-for-a-fight/

If you catcall in France, you’re going to pay for it

French lawmakers passed a bill this week that implements fines for street harassment.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/if-you-catcall-in-france-youre-going-to-pay-for-it/

A medical school in Japan didn’t want too many women. So it lowered their grades.

Female students applying to Tokyo Medical University had their grades systematically deflated, local news agencies reported.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/a-medical-school-in-japan-didnt-want-too-many-women-so-it-lowered-their-grades/

Winner of top mathematics prize has medal stolen from him minutes later

A Kurdish refugee from Iran who now teaches at Cambridge had the prestigious award stolen from him minutes after he received it.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/winner-of-top-mathematics-prize-has-medal-stolen-from-him-minutes-later/

Sharp increase in positive views of U.S. among Russians after Trump-Putin summit, poll finds

The data appears to show a reversal of four years of negative views.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/sharp-increase-in-positive-views-of-u-s-among-russians-after-trump-putin-summit-poll-finds/

The Putin-loving bikers that helped annex Crimea just set up shop in Slovakia

Slovak officials have called the base "disturbing" and part of an effort to "rewrite history."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/the-putin-loving-bikers-that-helped-annex-crimea-just-set-up-shop-in-slovakia/