Nobel Literature prize could be postponed after misconduct scandal involving Swedish princess

Each year, literature fans around the world eagerly await the announcement of the Nobel Literature prize winner, but this year they may be disappointed. For the first time since the end of World War II, the institution that picks the winners — the Swedish Academy — may be forced to postpone the announcement, according to media reports that appear to […]

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Did you hear the one about the North Korean leader, the $100 bill and the trump card?

What’s so funny? And why is Moon Jae-in holding a $100 bill? There were many memorable images that emerged from the historic summit between the South Korean president and the North Korean leader on Friday. But one of those surprising is one (above) that shows the two Korean leaders clearly having the times of the […]

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A woman was sexually assaulted by 5 men. A Spanish court says it’s not rape.

Two years ago, an 18-year-old was allegedly gang-raped at the Running of the Bulls festival in Spain. One night, the woman told police, five men in their mid-20s offered to walk her to her car. But instead of accompanying her to the vehicle, they pinned her against a wall, told her to “shut up,” then took turns sexually […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/29/a-woman-was-sexually-assaulted-by-5-men-a-spanish-court-says-its-not-rape/

India’s Modi authorized capture of runaway Dubai princess, newspaper claims

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, daughter of the ruler of Dubai, appeared in a video last month in which she claimed was being kept against her will by her family and facing torture. She would soon try to flee, the Emirati royal claimed in the video. According to Britain-based advocacy group Detained in Dubai, by the […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/28/indias-modi-authorized-capture-of-runaway-dubai-princess-newspaper-claims/

Germany’s first-ever anti-Semitism commissioner says the problem is becoming “more aggressive”

Felix Klein, 50, is the German government’s new commissioner for anti-Semitism. He is the first person to hold the job, which was created by Germany’s Parliament earlier this year amid concern over an apparent rise in incidents. The Washington Post’s Berlin Bureau Chief, Griff Witte, sat down with Klein at his office in Berlin on […]

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The historic Kim-Moon meeting as it unfolded

In 2016, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened to strike the residence of South Korea's president with missiles, foreshadowing mounting tensions that have kept the world on alert ever since. So, when Kim stretched out his hand and smiled at South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday, the scene could hardly have been more surreal. The historic […]

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The Panmmunjom declaration: Full text of agreement between North Korea and South Korea

On Friday, the leaders of North Korea and South Korea — Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in — signed an agreement pledging to work towards the “common goal” of denuclearization on the peninsula. Below is an unofficial translation that shows the full text of the agreement they signed. Panmunjeom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean […]

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Kenya’s first-ever Cannes-nominated film banned at home for ‘promoting lesbianism’

NAIROBI — Ten days ago, when Wanuri Kahiu’s film “Rafiki” was announced as Kenya’s first-ever entry at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Ezekiel Mutua, the head of Kenya’s Film Classification Board, could barely contain his pride. “She is our icon when it comes to film,” he said of Kahiu, while on air at HOT 96 […]

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As Kim walks across border, Germany has an idea how to tear down that wall for real

BERLIN — In what he called a “walk toward the future,” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border to South Korea on Friday morning, shaking hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and breaking with decades of historic animosity. For 65 years following the Korean War, no leader from Pyongyang had ever crossed the dividing […]

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Trump’s remarks that Middle Eastern states ‘wouldn’t last a week’ without U.S. cause anger in the region

As French President Emmanuel Macron visited Washington, President Trump appeared to take aim at Western allies in the Middle East — implying that they would crumble within “a week” if the United States didn't protect them. “Countries that are in the area, some of which are immensely wealthy, would not be there except for the United […]

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The 7 times Macron sounded a lot like Obama during his speech to Congress

During French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Washington, his interactions with President Trump may have appeared like the true beginning of an unlikely friendship, or bromance. But as my colleague Ishaan Tharoor summarized, after repeatedly hugging Trump, Macron tore down his worldview — delivering a clear rebuke of his core policy stances during a speech in Congress. In […]

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He was linked to war crimes. Now he’s Colombia’s ambassador in Seoul.

Last week, South Korean President Moon Jae-in received the credentials of six new foreign ambassadors. Among them was the new Colombian ambassador to South Korea, Juan Pablo Rodríguez Barragán. Rodríguez isn't a career diplomat, but he has a lengthy resume. He had 41 years of active military service, eventually becoming commander of the Colombian Military […]

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Latin America is the world’s most violent region. A new report investigates why.

Latin America is home to just 8 percent of the world's population, but 33 percent of its homicides. In fact, just four countries in the region — Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela — account for a quarter of all the murders on Earth. Of the 20 countries in the world with the highest murder rates, 17 are […]

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‘Germany’s Grammy’ honored a pair vowing to ‘make another Holocaust.’ Now, the awards show is scrapped.

BERLIN — Germany's Echo Music Awards were long the equivalent of the Grammys,    celebrating fame, money and, during its most recent ceremony: anti-Semitism, misogyny and homophobia, its critics say. Now, Germany's most prestigious music awards are being scrapped. The decision comes amid a public outcry after a rap duo was honored for lyrics that critics have described as deeply offensive. In their […]

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North Korea’s mountain mystery: Is Punggye-ri nuclear test site still functional?

In upcoming talks between the United States and North Korea, one of the key details is a mystery at a 7,200-foot-high point in the country's north: Mount Mantap. This mountain is home to an underground facility, Punggye-ri, that has been the site of all six of North Korea's nuclear weapons tests. The most recent test, carried out Sept. […]

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Danish submarine inventor convicted of murdering Swedish journalist Kim Wall

Peter Madsen, the Danish submarine inventor at the center of the mysterious death of Swedish freelance journalist Kim Wall, was convicted Wednesday of killing Wall and sentenced to life in prison. Wall's dismembered body was found off the coast of Copenhagen in August, and prosecutors had said that during a trip on his private submarine, Madsen, 47, […]

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Trump now calls North Korea’s Kim ‘very honorable.’ Let’s not forget whom he’s talking about.

Words matter — but not all of them will emerge from the Trump era with their meanings intact. Think of “Fake News,” “presidential” and now perhaps “very honorable.” President Trump used the latter two words on Tuesday to refer to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, following months of attacks in which the president interchangeably branded Kim […]

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How do you capture a mass-killer suspect without firing a shot? Ask Toronto police.

As people lay dying, the driver climbed out of his van and pointed an object at the police. The man, later identified by authorities as Alek Minassian, had just plowed into a crowd of pedestrians on a sidewalk at more than 30 mph, killing 10 and wounding 15 more. “Kill me,” he screamed as he rapidly raised […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/24/how-do-you-capture-a-mass-killer-suspect-without-firing-a-shot-ask-toronto-police/

Osama bin Laden’s alleged ex-bodyguard receives $1,400 a month from German taxpayers

The German government has been paying about $1,400 a month to a man who once allegedly guarded Osama bin Laden. “Sami A.," from Tunisia, is said to have worked for the al-Qaeda leader in 2000 in Afghanistan. The 42-year-old has lived in Germany since 1997, receiving about $1,429 a month in welfare payments. (His full name has […]

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South Korean president bets the way to Kim Jong Un’s heart is through his stomach

SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in is set to deploy some high-level gastro-diplomacy as he tries to win over North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Friday’s summit. At a dinner scheduled for after their historic talks, the South will put on a banquet that is both lavish — after all, Kim looks like […]

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Britain unveils first statue of a woman in Parliament Square

LONDON — At long last, it’s not all testosterone. On Tuesday, a statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett was unveiled in London’s Parliament Square — the first statue of a woman to reside in the famous square opposite Westminster Palace. The Fawcett statue joins 11 of men in the square, including Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela and […]

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Trump and France’s Macron disagree on the Iran deal. Here’s why Europe wants to keep it.

BERLIN — President Trump is currently hosting sort of a Europe week at the White House, with French President Emmanuel Macron in town for a state visit and German Chancellor Angela Merkel expected to arrive at the Oval Office on Friday. To both European leaders who often closely coordinate their foreign policy moves, one issue will define their […]

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A tale of two handshakes — why France’s Macron works well with Trump and Germany’s Merkel doesn’t

BERLIN — Ever since Donald Trump became president, European leaders have sought to read his mind on what he thinks about the old continent. While thousands of policy papers have been produced in the process, two handshakes may be more telling. The first one never happened. When German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the Oval Office last March, a visibly unenthusiastic […]

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A pregnant woman tripped a 4-year-old boy on purpose. The Internet went crazy.

It seems right out of a particularly mean-spirited Groucho Marx routine: A little boy sped through some plastic curtains, knocking them into the face of a pregnant woman eating near the door. The boy was rushing to collect some chopsticks from his parents, who own the spicy hot pot outlet, local media reported. The boy's breezy entrance […]

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Royal baby fever is sweeping Britain, and the photos do not disappoint

LONDON — Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a baby boy Monday morning, sparking an outpouring of joy in Britain. The news was warmly welcomed by the many royal superfans who had spent weeks camping outside the doors of St. Mary's Hospital in London. Some, dressed in Union Jack outfits, downed champagne in the street, while others […]

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What will the royal baby be called? In Britain, the correct answer is worth real money.

LONDON — A girl named Alice? A boy named Thor? Within seconds of hearing that Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, had been admitted to hospital, social media erupted in celebration and speculation on Monday. “My guess - Boy called Arthur or Jack,” wrote one user. Others were a little less traditional in their views and opinions. “I’m telling you, it’s going […]

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The world’s oldest person died at 117. She was the last known person born in the 19th century.

At 117, Nabi Tajima was older than modern-day Australia, and everyone else known to live on the planet. Tajima, born Aug. 4, 1900, in Japan and recognized as the world's oldest person, has passed on that mantle. She died Saturday, having been hospitalized since January, the Associated Press reported, and was the last known person born […]

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Will President Trump ever go to London? The saga of the special relationship’s long delayed visit.

Since he entered office last year, there has been persistent talk of President Trump visiting Britain. The United Kingdom is one of the United States’ strongest allies, and a trip to London is often on the schedule for any president. Like many of his predecessors, Trump has familial ties to Britain: His mother, Mary Anne MacLeod […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/22/will-president-trump-ever-go-to-london-the-saga-of-the-special-relationships-long-delayed-visit/

Natalie Portman says she won’t endorse Netanyahu but she won’t boycott Israel either

JERUSALEM — It didn’t take long for Natalie Portman to find herself in the crosshairs of the emotive Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Almost as soon it was announced Thursday that the Hollywood actress had canceled her participation in the upcoming Genesis Prize awards ceremony in Jerusalem because of “distress at recent events in Israel,” she was simultaneously hailed […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/21/natalie-portman-says-she-wont-endorse-netanyahu-but-she-wont-boycott-israel-either/

Commonwealth backs Prince Charles as its next leader

LONDON — World leaders backed Prince Charles on Friday to one day succeed his mother Queen Elizabeth II as head of the Commonwealth. Prince Charles, 69, the queen’s eldest son and heir to the throne, was considered the hot favorite for the role as leader of the Commonwealth, a global network of 53 nations that […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/20/commonwealth-backs-prince-charles-as-its-next-leader/

Where are the Castro kids? The next generation of the Cuban dynasty lies low.

This week, Cuba entered a new, post-Castro era. For 60 years, the country had been directly led by two members of one family. First, there was Fidel Castro, a charismatic but often ruthless revolutionary who was prime minister between 1959 and 1986 and then president until 2008. After Fidel stepped down, his younger brother and […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/20/where-are-the-castro-kids-the-next-generation-of-the-cuban-dynasty-lies-low/

Why Mongolia hopes to host a Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting

President Trump says there are five locations being considered for his anticipated summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. There are slightly surreal possibilities: Trump might go to Pyongyang or Kim could come to the United States — perhaps even skip Washington and head to Florida's Mar-a-Lago or New York's Trump Tower. In reality, […]

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‘Distressed at recent events’ in Israel, Natalie Portman pulls out of Jerusalem ceremony

JERUSALEM — Natalie Portman has pulled out of a ceremony in Jerusalem honoring her as the recipient of a $2 million prize, dubbed by some as the “Jewish Nobel,” the organization said on Thursday. The Genesis Prize Foundation, which annually honors individuals for “Jewish achievement and contributions to humanity,” announced in November that Portman, known […]

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Unexploded WWII bomb forces mass evacuation in Berlin. There’ll be more to come.

BERLIN — Other countries may have hurricanes, blizzards or flooding that regularly shut down major transport hubs. Germany, meanwhile, is still dealing with the legacy of a war the country launched itself: thousands of unexploded bombs, hidden beneath one of Europe’s busiest cities in a nation now at peace. Germany's main railway station in Berlin was forced to shut […]

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King Mswati III of Swaziland proclaims his nation will be henceforth known as eSwatini

NAIROBI — King Mswati III of Swaziland is an absolute monarch, so what he says goes. But over the course of his 32-year rule, he has mostly gained international attention for how he has spent the royal treasury. While his populace is one of the poorest in the world, and has the highest rate of […]

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Intruders thought stealing a giant gold mace would disrupt Nigeria’s parliament. It didn’t work.

A group of intruders stormed into Nigeria's senate on Wednesday, leaving lawmakers stunned after they absconded with their apparent prize: A ceremonial mace. Just a day later, police announced they had found the mace under an overpass in Abuja — releasing a statement that said their searches had “forced the suspected miscreants to abandon the mace […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/19/intruders-thought-stealing-a-giant-gold-mace-would-disrupt-nigerias-parliament-it-didnt-work/

Belt wielding assailant screams “Jew” as he attacks two on a Berlin street

BERLIN — Germany’s capital was on track to or had already succeeded at becoming the favorite destination for Israelis coming to Europe, but a string of recent anti-Semitic assaults and incidents in Berlin is now triggering renewed fears among many Jews here. In the latest incident, two men, 21 and 24 years-old, at least one of whom was wearing a Jewish […]

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How France wants to ‘reform’ Islam, and 6 other global stories you might have missed

In this occasional series, The Washington Post brings you up to speed on some of the biggest stories of the week. This week:  The biggest story: How France wants to “reform” Islam Since 2015, more than 230 people in France have been killed in terrorist attacks, most of them perpetrated by French or other European […]

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Queen Elizabeth II loses her last corgi, Willow, a scrappy end of a canine dynasty

LONDON — Never easy to lose a pet. Getting a little weepy even typing that sentence. But reports from the palace say that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is absolutely gutted by the loss of her beloved corgi Willow, the last in a royal line of loyal, nippy dogs who have kept the monarch company during her […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/18/queen-elizabeth-ii-loses-her-last-corgi-willow-a-scrappy-end-of-a-canine-dynasty/

She Instagrammed her exotic drug-smuggling vacation. Now ‘Cocaine Babe’ is going to prison.

A Canadian woman who tried to smuggle millions of dollars worth of cocaine into Australia has been convicted and sentenced to eight years behind bars. Melina Roberge, 24, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to smuggling 95 kilos of the drug into the Sydney Harbour in 2016, following an exotic weeks-long cruise that she and an accomplice […]

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New Zealand’s prime minister ‘extremely angry’ with people saying she is like Trump

Since taking office last year, New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has become an internationally noteworthy world leader in a number of ways. At just 37, she is one of the youngest heads of government or state in the world — and certainly the youngest female world leader. She is also pregnant, which will make her […]

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For Europe’s criminals and terrorists, buying a gun is getting easier

BERLIN — There was a time in Europe when it was easier for terrorists to buy chemicals and build bombs than to obtain a military-style firearm. Then came the November 2015 Paris attacks that served as a devastating wake up call for how much the threat posed by terrorists, and their weapons, had changed. Now, an international group […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/18/for-europes-criminals-and-terrorists-buying-a-gun-is-getting-easier/

Quebec City mosque shooter scoured Twitter for Trump, right-wing figures before attack

TORONTO — The 28-year-old man who attacked a mosque in a Quebec City suburb in January 2017 spent hours in front of his computer screen reading about mass shooters and scouring the Twitter accounts of right-wing commentators, alt-right figures, conspiracy theorists and President Trump, according to evidence presented at his sentencing hearing this week. On […]

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What did Kim and Pompeo discuss during their meeting? Here are 3 core issues.

In an effort to lay the groundwork for direct talks between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, CIA Director Mike Pompeo made a top-secret visit to North Korea over Easter weekend, The Washington Post revealed Tuesday. Acting as an envoy for Trump after he was nominated to be secretary of state, Pompeo also […]

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Americans like their relationship with Japan. Why? China.

A new poll has found that Americans are broadly favorable toward Japan, with the majority in favor of keeping the relationship between Tokyo and Washington as it is or strengthening it. What makes the relationship so important to Americans? One key factor appears to be Japan's rising neighbor: China. The poll, conducted by the Chicago […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/18/americans-like-their-relationship-with-japan-why-china/

Scientists can’t explain why diplomats in Cuba are suffering from ‘traumatic brain injury’

For two years, diplomats posted to Cuba have been suffering a mysterious illness. They say they have heard painful, high-pitched noises and lost their hearing. "Some were asleep and awakened by the sound, even as others sleeping in the same bed or room heard nothing," the Associated Press reported. Scores have reported headaches, dizziness, nausea and difficulty […]

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An aid group faced trial for bringing rescued migrants to Italy. It just won a major victory.

MILAN — In March, a ship patrolling the central Mediterranean on a search-and-rescue mission saved 117 migrants — including a 3-month-old baby in urgent need of medical attention — and brought them to Sicily. For that act, the two leaders of the ship’s crew are now facing as much as five years in jail and potential fines […]

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German foreign minister on Trump: ‘Surprising tweets every day’ make things harder

In a wide-ranging interview with Der Spiegel published Monday, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas suggested that President Trump's use of Twitter made Maas's work more difficult. After a reporter from Der Spiegel suggested that the United States was “no longer reliable” and that Trump was “unpredictable,” Maas responded: “For me, reliability is one of the most important […]

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Teenage rape victim accuses parents of accepting bribe to shut her up

Last September, a teenager from Delhi was kidnapped and raped. She went to the police, and the alleged perpetrators were caught and put on trial. But now there's another challenge. The teen says her parents have accepted about $7,600 from the alleged assailants. In exchange, they pressed the victim to change her statement to protect […]

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Iraqi women accused of ISIS ties subjected to sexual abuse and isolation at camps, says Amnesty

BAGHDAD — In December, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared “complete” victory over Islamic State militants after Iraqi forces backed by American advisers and air power clawed back major cities occupied by the extremists for years. Abadi’s proclamation ushered in a period of euphoria over the end of major combat, with many Iraqis embracing a message […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/17/iraqi-women-accused-of-isis-ties-subjected-to-sexual-abuse-and-isolation-at-camps-says-amnesty/

Investigators may finally be allowed access to the Syria chemical attack site. Here’s what they’ll try to do.

When the investigators of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are called in, time always matters. OPCW is tasked with examining some of the most horrific incidents of suspected chemical weapons attacks and the perpetrators usually seek to erase any traces of their work before the highly-skilled investigators arrive. OPCW personnel arrived in Syria […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/17/investigators-may-finally-be-allowed-access-to-the-syria-chemical-attack-site-heres-what-theyll-try-to-do/

Australian mother recounts ‘tremendous loss’ after mentally ill daughter was killed by police

Courtney Topic stood on a busy street corner in southeastern Australia, sipping a soft drink and clutching an eight-inch kitchen knife. Medical experts later speculated that the 22-year-old woman, who had been diagnosed with depression and Asperger's syndrome, may have also been suffering from schizophrenia, a serious mental illness characterized by a patient's inability to discern fantasy from […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/16/australian-mother-recounts-tremendous-loss-after-mentally-ill-daughter-was-killed-by-police/

They lured an alleged sex predator to their home and hogtied him. Now they could face charges.

The man was lying face down on the floor, his hands and feet tied behind his back while a woman can be heard screaming in the background. “He come to my house to meet my 13-year-old (expletive) daughter. He wanted to be her first. We (expletive) tackled him and zap-strapped him and called the police,” the […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/04/16/they-lured-an-alleged-sex-predator-to-their-home-and-hogtied-him-now-they-could-face-charges/

These Australian train passengers found out what it’s like to drive through a blazing bush fire

This weekend, a bush fire in the Sydney suburbs destroyed more than 6,000 acres. More than 500 firefighters rushed to the scene, working through the night to battle the blaze. Residents were forced to evacuate as the fire crept up “right to the back of their fences,” firefighters told the BBC. Major roads were cut off, requiring emergency […]

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2-day-old baby girl found flushed down the toilet in India

It was supposed to be a routine call, just a clogged toilet in need of repairs. Instead, plumbers at a clinic in Kerala made a ghastly discovery: A two-day-old baby had been flushed down the toilet, with her placenta still intact. Dr. Abdul Rehman, who runs the clinic, told local reporters he called for help when his […]

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