Trump says borders make a country. But there’s a lot more to it.

A new book delves into a world of would-be countries and questions what it really means to be a nation-state.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/trump-says-borders-make-a-country-but-theres-a-lot-more-to-it/

Arrests, fines and injuries: The ‘In my feelings’ challenge has gone global, with dangerous results

In some countries, doing the “In My Feelings” challenge can land you in jail.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/arrests-fines-and-injuries-the-in-my-feelings-challenge-has-gone-global-with-dangerous-results/

Brazil’s largest gang is enticing recruits with a monthly discount and a big brother program

A police investigation discovered the gang using unusual tactics to boost its numbers as it targets rivals.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/brazils-largest-gang-is-enticing-recruits-with-a-monthly-discount-and-a-big-brother-program/

A woman was attacked on a Paris street, fueling a national conversation about sexual harassment

Marie Laguerre took to social media to transform her experience into the latest illustration of the dangers that target women even in the most innocuous of public spaces.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/a-woman-was-attacked-on-a-paris-street-fueling-a-national-conversation-about-sexual-harassment/

Malaysian aviation chief resigns after investigation found someone veered MH370 off course

An investigation report released Monday said someone had managed to thwart the systems and processes designed to keep fliers safe.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/malaysian-aviation-chief-resigns-after-investigation-found-someone-veered-mh370-off-course/

Germany’s #MeTwo hashtag has the country asking: How racist are we?

The question has been brewing for decades: What does it mean to be German?

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/germanys-metwo-hashtag-has-the-country-asking-how-racist-are-we/

Asia’s minority rights crisis is getting worse

The pluralism that defines so many Asian societies is increasingly being put to the test.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/31/asias-minority-rights-crisis-is-getting-worse/

Four years later, new MH370 probe finds someone veered the plane off course

Authorities in Malaysia conceded that they do know one thing about the final hours of flight MH370: Inside the plane, someone was in control.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/30/four-years-later-new-mh370-probe-finds-someone-veered-the-plane-off-course/

‘Hero dog’ who helped rescue Italian quake survivors is found dead. His owner says he was poisoned.

The dog's death has prompted calls for stronger cruelty-prevention laws in Italy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/30/hero-dog-who-helped-rescue-italian-quake-survivors-is-found-dead-his-owner-says-he-was-poisoned/

Britain’s new foreign secretary refers to his Chinese-born wife as Japanese while on trip to China

"It takes a special kind of man to somehow forget his wife’s nationality,” read one tweet.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/30/britains-new-foreign-secretary-refers-to-his-chinese-born-wife-as-japanese-while-on-trip-to-china/

Can anti-media rhetoric spark violence? These German researchers reached a startling conclusion.

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger has warned Trump that attacks on the media may result in violence.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/30/can-anti-media-rhetoric-spark-violence-these-german-researchers-reached-a-startling-conclusion/

Trump carries on U.S. tradition by coddling Egypt’s strongman

The Obama administration played a key role in enabling Egypt's authoritarian backslide.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/30/trump-carries-on-u-s-tradition-by-coddling-egypts-strongman/

In Mali, fear of violence may deter voters in presidential election

The incumbent is expected to win, and observers fear low voter turn-out.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/28/in-mali-fear-of-violence-may-deter-voters-in-presidential-election/

After a life filled with sushi and calligraphy, world’s oldest person dies at 117

Chiyo Miyako died at age 117 this week.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/after-a-life-filled-with-sushi-and-calligraphy-worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-117/

Cambodian vote expected to deliver a defeat for U.N.-led pro-democracy efforts

Cambodia's U.N.-led democratic experiment is expected to receive a crushing blow Sunday, as the country goes to the polls in an election all but engineered to deliver a win for strongman Hun Sen.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/cambodian-vote-expected-to-deliver-a-defeat-for-u-n-led-pro-democracy-efforts/

After deadly shooting in Toronto, Canada ponders: Is it time to ban handguns?

This week's shooting on a busy Toronto street has revived Canada's gun debate.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/after-deadly-shooting-in-toronto-canada-ponders-is-it-time-to-ban-handguns/

Cairo zoo denies painting a donkey and passing it off as a zebra

A student posted photos posing with what appears to be a donkey painted like a zebra.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/cairo-zoo-denies-painting-a-donkey-and-passing-it-off-as-a-zebra/

New Zealand will let victims of domestic violence take paid leave

The country has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, a new report finds.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/new-zealand-will-now-let-victims-of-domestic-violence-take-paid-leave/

A photographer took a photo of lovers kissing in the rain. He was then beat up and fired.

A photographer got fired after he snapped a photo of kissing lovers in Bangladesh, offending public sentiment.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/a-photographer-took-a-photo-of-lovers-kissing-in-the-rain-he-was-then-beat-up-and-fired/

Islamic State ‘Beatles’ case: Britain criticized for ‘outsourcing’ justice system to the U.S.

Britain opposes the death penalty. But it suggested it could bend its views to aid a possible U.S. prosecution of two former Islamic State militants stripped of British citizenship.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/islamic-state-beatles-case-britain-criticized-for-outsourcing-justice-system-to-the-u-s/

Firefighters in Europe face another obstacle as forest fires rage: unexploded WWII ammunition

German firefighters used a tank to battle a blaze near Berlin.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/firefighters-in-europe-face-another-obstacle-as-forest-fires-rage-unexploded-wwii-ammunition/

Which Europe does Trump want?

Trump's relenting on trade can't mask his ideological enmity toward liberal Europe.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/27/which-europe-does-trump-want/

This little-known conflict in Nigeria is now deadlier than Boko Haram

A new report from the International Crisis Group says farmer-herder conflict has recently killed six times as many people as Boko Haram.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/26/this-little-known-conflict-in-nigeria-is-now-deadlier-than-boko-haram/

Some Barcelona taxi drivers turn violent while protesting Uber and other ride-share apps

A two-day taxi strike against ride-sharing companies turned violent as protesters attacked vehicles run by Uber and Cabify.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/26/some-barcelona-taxi-drivers-turn-violent-while-protesting-uber-and-other-ride-share-apps/

Vaccine scandal gripping China could cause serious problems for the government

While no illnesses have been reported, millions of Chinese are outraged by a pharmaceutical company's corner-cutting.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/26/vaccine-scandal-gripping-china-could-cause-serious-problems-for-the-government/

Europe’s prisons breed terrorism. Can anything be done?

European countries are trying various solutions to reform radicals, but long-term strategies are proving elusive.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/26/europes-prisons-breed-terrorism-can-anything-be-done/

New Zealand spent $17 million on a failed flag referendum. Now it wants Australia to change its flag instead.

New Zealand's acting prime minister said Australia "copied" the Kiwi flag.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/25/new-zealand-spent-17-million-on-a-failed-flag-referendum-now-it-wants-australia-to-change-its-flag-instead/

A British man gave his girlfriend what he thought was perfume. It was a Russian nerve agent.

The attack came after former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were hospitalized after exposure to Novichok in March.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/25/a-british-man-gave-his-girlfriend-what-he-thought-was-perfume-it-was-a-russian-nerve-agent/

The world’s oldest man just turned 113. His secret? Eating candy.

He joins a long line of Japanese men and women who have world records for longevity.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/25/the-worlds-oldest-man-just-turned-113-his-secret-eating-candy/

Pakistan’s military has its fingerprints all over the elections

The Pakistani military is believed to be paving the way for Imran Khan's victory. But voters may still get in the way.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/25/pakistans-military-has-its-fingerprints-all-over-the-elections/

$7,000 per migrant can’t persuade Italy to take in those who get stranded at sea

In a proposal released Tuesday, the EU Commission suggested paying up to $7,000 per migrant.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/24/7000-per-migrant-cant-persuade-italy-to-take-in-those-who-get-stranded-at-sea/

Death toll climbs as Japan wilts under a record-breaking heat wave

More than 30,000 people have been admitted to the hospital for heatstroke, and at least 77 deaths have been registered.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/24/death-toll-climbs-as-japan-wilts-under-a-record-breaking-heat-wave/

A huge dam in Laos collapsed, washing away 6,000 homes

Dozens of people are feared dead.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/24/a-huge-dam-in-laos-collapsed-washing-away-6000-homes/

The oil route that could be behind the escalating Trump-Iran threats, explained

Earlier this month, Rouhani implied that Iran could disrupt oil trade in the Persian Gulf.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/24/the-oil-route-that-could-be-behind-the-escalating-trump-iran-threats-explained/

Trump’s dangerous obsession with Iran

For all its zeal for change in Iran, the Trump administration is simply the wrong messenger.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/24/trumps-dangerous-obsession-with-iran/

North Korea begins dismantling key test site, satellite imagery suggests

The site had been referenced by President Trump shortly after the June 12 summit with Kim Jong Un.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/23/north-korea-begins-dismantling-key-test-site-satellite-imagery-suggests/

Satellite pictures show a record heat wave turning Britain from green to brown

It's expected to be nearly 20 degrees hotter than usual this week.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/23/satellite-pictures-show-a-record-heat-wave-turning-britain-from-green-to-brown/

3-year-old boy deliberately attacked with acid in British supermarket; suspects arrested

The attack was the latest in a wider trend of acid assaults around Britain.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/23/3-year-old-boy-deliberately-attacked-with-acid-in-british-supermarket-suspects-arrested/

What happened in Helsinki? We still don’t know.

"We are witnessing nothing less than the breakdown of American foreign policy," wrote one observer.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/23/what-happened-in-helsinki-we-still-dont-know/

A Russian soccer team hired a black player. After fans attacked his race, he was fired.

'There may be black in our team's colors, but there is only white in our supporters ranks,' one fan group wrote.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/22/a-russian-soccer-team-hired-a-black-player-after-fans-attacked-his-race-he-was-fired/

Macron faces a growing scandal over footage of security aide beating a protester

The French interior minister will be questioned over whether he mishandled a security aide who beat a protester in May.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/21/macron-faces-a-growing-scandal-over-footage-of-security-aide-beating-a-protester/

Most girls in Somalia experience genital mutilation. The ritual just killed a 10-year-old.

More girls are subjected to female genital mutilation in Somalia than anywhere else in the world. This week, the practice killed a 10-year-old there.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/most-girls-in-somalia-experience-genital-mutilation-the-ritual-just-killed-a-10-year-old/

Leaked calls reveal systemic corruption in Peru’s judiciary, sparking flurry of resignations

In one of the recorded phone calls, a chief justice offers to adjust and even dismiss the sentence for a person charged with raping an 11-year-old girl.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/leaked-calls-reveal-systemic-corruption-in-perus-judiciary-sparking-flurry-of-resignations/

Russian Foreign Ministry launches ‘Free Maria Butina’ campaign after alleged Russian agent is jailed

The Russian Foreign Ministry suggested a social media “flash mob” to show support for Maria Butina.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/russian-foreign-ministry-launches-free-maria-butina-campaign-after-alleged-russian-agent-is-jailed/

Thousands of Canadian mothers were forced to give up their babies. Some were told to ‘get a puppy’ instead.

A new report from Canada's Senate details a “disturbing chapter” in the country's history.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/thousands-of-canadian-mothers-were-forced-to-give-up-their-babies-some-were-told-to-get-a-puppy-instead/

Claim that ‘200 tons of gold’ may have been found on sunken ship triggers question: Who would own it?

If the speculation turns out to be true, the shipwreck would likely result in a diplomatic and legal tug of war.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/claim-that-200-tons-of-gold-may-have-been-found-on-sunken-ship-triggers-question-who-would-own-it/

Netanyahu and Orban meet in summit of illiberal nationalists

The Israeli prime minister hosted his Hungarian counterpart in a sign of a shifting global politics.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/20/netanyahu-and-orban-meet-in-summit-of-illiberal-nationalists/

Watch Macron’s security aide attack a protester. The French government has now come under fire.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/watch-macrons-security-aide-attack-a-protester-the-french-government-has-now-come-under-fire/

After being called ‘aggressive’ by Trump, Montenegro insists it’s a friend to America

Montenegro said in a statement that “the friendship and alliance of Montenegro and the United States of America is strong and permanent.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/after-being-called-aggressive-by-trump-montenegro-insists-its-a-friend-to-america/

In India, at least 17 men are accused of repeatedly raping an 11-year-old

The men would kidnap the girl and then film their assaults, court documents say.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/in-india-at-least-17-men-are-accused-of-repeatedly-raping-an-11-year-old/

Duterte’s drug war killed thousands and Filipinos still loved him. Then he called God ‘stupid.’

The Philippines' leader is known for his off-color and off-the-cuff rhetoric. But in a deeply religious nation, he might have gone too far.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/dutertes-drug-war-killed-thousands-and-filipinos-still-loved-him-then-he-called-god-stupid/

An Austrian state wants to force kosher meat-consuming Jews to register, drawing Nazi comparisons

One Jewish association branded the law proposal an “Aryan paragraph."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/an-austrian-state-wants-to-force-kosher-meat-consuming-jews-to-register-drawing-nazi-comparisons/

Nicaragua is on the path to becoming the next Venezuela

Protests and crackdowns have claimed around 300 lives in the Central American nation since mid-April.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/nicaragua-is-on-the-path-to-becoming-the-next-venezuela/

North Korea has 2.6 million ‘modern slaves,’ new report estimates

One in 10 people in North Korea live as “modern slaves,” the report found.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/19/north-korea-has-2-6-million-modern-slaves-new-report-estimates/

On fourth anniversary of MH17 crash, father of three victims slams Trump’s friendliness with Putin

Tuesday marked four years since MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers on board.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/on-fourth-anniversary-of-mh17-crash-father-of-three-victims-slams-trumps-friendliness-with-putin/

The Dutch foreign minister says multicultural societies breed violence

"Give me an example of a multiethnic, multicultural society, where the indigenous population still live . . . where they live in a peaceful, societal union,” Blok said. “I don't know of any."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/the-dutch-foreign-minister-says-multicultural-societies-breed-violence/

How did Nelson Mandela survive 27 years in prison? A new collection of letters sheds light.

A new collection of Nelson Mandela's prison letters show how he tried to stay connected to the outside world during his imprisonment.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/how-did-nelson-mandela-survive-27-years-in-prison-a-new-collection-of-letters-sheds-light/

Free deodorants distributed after Vienna subway temperatures breach cattle transport guidelines

While the smell-concealing gifts were warmly welcomed by Vienna commuters, some wondered about the underlying message of the initiative.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/free-deodorants-distributed-after-vienna-subway-temperatures-breach-cattle-transport-guidelines/

Fitness app Polar revealed not only where U.S. military personnel worked, but where they lived

Through a fitness app called Polar, Dutch reporters were able track more than 6,460 U.S. government employees, including military and intelligence personnel.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/fitness-app-polar-revealed-not-only-where-u-s-military-personnel-worked-but-where-they-lived/

Is Trump at war with the West?

Trump sees openness to immigration — and the prospect of a more integrated, diverse Europe — as a weakness.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/18/is-trump-at-war-with-the-west/

‘I can’t breathe’ becomes a police brutality protest cry again, this time in Australia

Experts say it's part of a broader pattern of discrimination against Aboriginal people.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/i-cant-breathe-becomes-a-police-brutality-protest-cry-again-this-time-in-australia/

Brexit campaigners broke electoral law, watchdog group says

Britain's Electoral Commission said Vote Leave overspent campaign limits by funneling money through a second group.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/brexit-campaigners-broke-electoral-law-watchdog-group-says/

Amsterdam’s fire chief took on ‘white male culture.’ His employees tried to have him killed.

The chief now travels with police protection.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/amsterdams-fire-chief-took-on-white-male-culture-his-employees-tried-to-have-him-killed/

With fascist salutes, defenders of Spanish dictator Franco protest plan to dig up his remains

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged to remove Franco’s remains from a basilica in northern Spain, reigniting a divisive debate,

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/with-fascist-salutes-defenders-of-spanish-dictator-franco-protest-plan-to-dig-up-his-remains/

How difficult is it to confront Putin? Unlike Trump, world leaders appear to have few issues.

The president avoided criticism of Putin during a news conference after their meeting.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/how-difficult-is-it-to-confront-putin-unlike-trump-world-leaders-appear-to-have-few-issues/

Trump’s Helsinki ‘disgrace’ caps a destructive European trip

"No prior president has ever abased himself more abjectly before a tyrant."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/17/trumps-helsinki-disgrace-caps-a-destructive-european-trip/

Canada’s biggest clothing store just pulled Ivanka Trump’s brand from its shelves

Hudson's Bay blames poor performance.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/16/canadas-biggest-clothing-store-just-pulled-ivanka-trumps-brand-from-its-shelves/

Putin’s Helsinki showmanship starts with his limo

The car, called Kortezh — the Russian word for “motorcade” — rivals the U.S. president’s “Beast” limo in its imposing aura.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/16/putins-helsinki-showmanship-starts-with-his-limo/

Trump can’t beat Putin at his own game

Trump says he's a master negotiator. But when it comes to making deals, Putin is the real expert.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/16/trump-cant-beat-putin-at-his-own-game/

Elon Musk, insisting he helped in Thai cave rescue, calls actual rescuer a ‘pedo’

"Bet ya a signed dollar it's true,” Musk wrote after accusing a cave explorer who helped find the children of sex crimes. He has since deleted the tweets.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/15/elon-musk-insisting-he-helped-in-thai-cave-rescue-calls-actual-rescuer-a-pedo/

Toronto medical official calls for decriminalizing drugs as opioid overdoses skyrocket in Canada

The report recommends convening a task force “to explore options for the legal regulation of all drugs in Canada.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/15/toronto-medical-official-calls-for-decriminalizing-drugs-as-opioid-overdoses-skyrocket-in-canada/

Video appears to show Cameroonian soldiers executing women and children, Amnesty says

A shocking video circulating on social media shows armed men shooting and killing two women and two children.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/14/video-appears-to-show-cameroonian-soldiers-executing-women-and-children-amnesty-says/

An 11 million ton iceberg is threatening a tiny village in Greenland

If the wind is strong enough, it could push the iceberg harmlessly out to sea. If it rains, the berg could break, with devastating effects.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/14/an-11-million-ton-iceberg-is-threatening-a-tiny-village-in-greenland/

The sad story of 24 Sussex, the abandoned, asbestos-filled residence of Canada’s prime minister

The official residence of the prime minister of Canada remains vacant and abandoned, a victim of political indecision and fear of spending taxpayer money.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/14/the-sad-story-of-24-sussex-the-abandoned-asbestos-filled-residence-of-canadas-prime-minister/

‘Did Donald Trump just WALK IN FRONT OF THE QUEEN?’

On their walk together, the U.S. president literally eclipsed Queen Elizabeth II.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/did-donald-trump-just-walk-in-front-of-the-queen/

Britain has pinned its future on the world’s most volatile commodity: Trump’s goodwill

Friday's U-turn by the president calmed No. 10 Downing Street but exposed the peril of its Brexit strategy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/britain-has-pinned-its-future-on-the-worlds-most-volatile-commodity-trumps-goodwill/

U.N. Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan, despite concerns it might jeopardize peace process

After five years of conflict in South Sudan, the U.N. has imposed an arms embargo on the country.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/u-n-security-council-imposes-arms-embargo-on-south-sudan-despite-concerns-it-might-jeopardize-peace-process/

Meet the brains behind the ‘Trump baby’ balloon

“This is the biggest insult to a sitting US President ever,” tweeted Nigel Farage, the former leader of the U.K. Independence Party and a friend of Trump’s.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/meet-the-brains-behind-the-trump-baby-balloon/

Inside Japan’s worst floods in 36 years

More than two million people were forced out of their homes when torrential rains unleashed days of flooding onto western Japan. Here's what happened

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/worldviews/2018/07/13/amp-stories/inside-japans-worst-floods-years/

Poet Liu Xia escaped China, but will Beijing ever set her free?

After eight years of house arrest, dissident poet Liu Xia leaves China, but her brother remains behind.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/poet-liu-xia-escaped-china-but-will-beijing-ever-set-her-free/

German police ‘mistakenly’ punch Baltimore professor who was a victim of anti-Semitic attack

Authorities have since apologized for what they say was "an awful and regrettable mistake" on their side.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/german-police-mistakenly-punch-baltimore-professor-who-was-a-victim-of-anti-semitic-attack/

Trump clashes with Europe ahead of Putin summit

Trump's verbal battles in Brussels have created a tense atmosphere before his much-anticipated summit in Helsinki.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/13/trump-clashes-with-europe-ahead-of-putin-summit/

A Catalan leader will avoid extradition from Germany on rebellion charges. But his troubles aren’t over.

A German court declined to extradite Carles Puigdemont to face rebellion charges in Spain, but said he could be extradited on corruption charges.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/a-catalan-leader-will-avoid-extradition-from-germany-on-rebellion-charges-but-his-troubles-arent-over/

The man replacing Boris Johnson as Britain’s foreign secretary lobbied against Brexit

Newly appointed British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt said just before the 2016 referendum that Britain would be “better off and more secure by remaining in the European Union."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/the-man-replacing-boris-johnson-as-britains-foreign-secretary-lobbied-against-brexit/

England’s soccer players gave their country what it yearned for most: Hope

Soccer may not be coming home, lads, but it sure brought Brits back together. 

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/englands-soccer-players-gave-their-country-what-it-yearned-for-most-hope/

Kennedy, defending Berlin, said ‘Ich bin ein Berliner.’ Trump says ‘My father’s from Germany,’ and threatens NATO.

Trump's comments came after two days that have rocked U.S. allies in Europe — and Germany in particular.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/kennedy-defending-berlin-said-ich-bin-ein-berliner-trump-says-my-fathers-from-germany-and-threatens-nato/

As Trump rattles NATO, 42 percent of Germans now want U.S. troops out of the country

The deployment of U.S. troops to Germany has largely been considered a mutually beneficial relationship.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/as-trump-rattles-nato-42-percent-of-germans-now-want-u-s-troops-out-of-the-country/

The World Cup is a victory for the immigrant dream

Beyond the pageantry of the World Cup, there's a deeper cosmopolitanism at work.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/12/the-world-cup-is-a-victory-for-the-immigrant-dream/

Watch: New footage from Thai authorities reveals more details on cave rescue mission

In new videos released by Thai authorities, more details are revealed about the cave rescue mission and the status of the 12 boys who were trapped for two weeks in a cave chamber

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/watch-new-footage-from-thai-authorities-reveals-more-details-on-cave-rescue-mission/

German court sentences woman nicknamed ‘Nazi bride’ to life in prison for role in racially motivated murders

Beate Zschäpe is the last surviving member of a trio found responsible for 10 murders between 2000 and 2007.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/german-court-sentences-woman-nicknamed-nazi-bride-to-life-in-prison-for-role-in-racially-motivated-murders/

German leader revels in deportations in a week when a refugee sent back to Kabul apparently hanged himself

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer's remarks come at a volatile time for Merkel's government.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/german-leader-revels-in-deportations-in-a-week-when-a-refugee-sent-back-to-kabul-apparently-hanged-himself/

Pursed lips and glances to the floor: Watch Trump aides react to his attacks on Germany

When Trump says Germany is “totally controlled by Russia,” White House Chief of Staff John Kelly looks down, then shifts his body to glance away, lips pursed tightly into a line.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/pursed-lips-and-glances-to-the-floor-watch-trump-aides-react-to-his-attacks-on-germany/

Keep your heads down, U.S. embassy warns Americans ahead of London Trump visit

Protest organizers insist Americans will be welcomed and the demonstrations are in solidarity for all who oppose Trump.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/keep-your-heads-down-u-s-embassy-warns-americans-ahead-of-london-trump-visit/

The Russian pipeline to Germany that Trump is so mad about, explained

Germany has a history from the Cold War of working with Russia on energy projects as a form of diplomacy.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/the-russian-pipeline-to-germany-that-trump-is-so-mad-about-explained/

Trump just kicked off his week in Europe — here’s where he is headed

President Trump is spending a week in Europe. Here is a guide to where he is going and whom he plans to meet.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/trump-just-kicked-off-his-week-in-europe-heres-where-he-is-headed/

Trump’s NATO trip shows ‘America First’ is ‘America Alone’

Trump comes to Brussels having alienated allies and cuddling up to erstwhile foes.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/11/trumps-nato-trip-shows-america-first-is-america-alone/

American tourist killed by stray bullet in Mexico City while celebrating first wedding anniversary

The apparent drive-by shooting occurred in Lomas de Chapultepec, an upscale neighborhood in Mexico City, authorities said.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/american-tourist-killed-by-stray-bullet-in-mexico-city-while-celebrating-first-wedding-anniversary/

‘Hooyah, Hooyah, Hooyah’: Jubilation at Thai cave rescue spreads across the world

The international team of divers who facilitated the cave rescue has been immortalized in cartoons and portraits circulating worldwide.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/hooyah-hooyah-hooyah-jubilation-at-thai-cave-rescue-spreads-across-the-world/

South Sudanese troops raped and killed hundreds in recent attacks, U.N. investigation finds

In recent attacks, government troops killed at least 232 civilians and raped 120 women and girls, the U.N. said.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/south-sudanese-troops-raped-and-killed-hundreds-in-recent-attacks-u-n-investigation-finds/

Meet Britain’s new ‘Brexit secretary,’ a man Theresa May once accused of fueling ‘gender warfare’

Dominic Raab was one of Britain's staunchest 'Leave' campaigners.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/meet-britains-new-brexit-secretary-a-man-theresa-may-once-accused-of-fueling-gender-warfare/

Selecting a Supreme Court justice doesn’t have to be a battle royal. Here’s how other countries do it.

Around the world, countries manage to select high court justices without major political conflagrations.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/selecting-a-supreme-court-justice-doesnt-have-to-be-a-battle-royal-heres-how-other-countries-do-it/

Three poisonous books were found in University of Southern Denmark’s library

This gives a whole new meaning to the idea of banned books.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/three-poisonous-books-were-found-in-university-of-southern-denmarks-library/

‘Dear America, appreciate your allies. After all, you don’t have that many,‘ E.U. leader warns Trump

European Council President Donald Tusk warns Trump to remember who is friends really are.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/dear-america-appreciate-your-allies-after-all-you-dont-have-that-many-e-u-leader-warns-trump/

From ‘warzone’ to ‘hellhole’ Trump may regret past comments on Europe this week

Trump is scheduled to visit or pass by a number of places he has described as dangerous.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/from-warzone-to-hellhole-trump-may-regret-past-comments-on-europe-this-week/

India is no longer home to the largest number of poor people in the world. Nigeria is.

India has dropped out of the top spot in global poverty rankings and Nigeria has taken its place, part of a striking change in where the world's poorest live.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/india-is-no-longer-home-to-the-largest-number-of-poor-people-in-the-world-nigeria-is/

Russia stays in the driver’s seat in Syria

Another regime victory in Syria further boosts the Russian mission in the Middle East.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/10/russia-stays-in-the-drivers-seat-in-syria/

Trump referred to Mexico’s incoming leader as ‘Juan Trump,’ former White House official says

Mexico's Foreign Ministry said it has taken the news of the purported nickname “with a grain of salt.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/09/trump-referred-to-mexicos-incoming-leader-as-juan-trump-former-white-house-official-says/

When Trump arrives in Belgium, everyone will be cheering. But not for him.

The tight security and big crowds are creating especially large challenges for Belgian authorities.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/09/when-trump-arrives-in-belgium-everyone-will-be-cheering-but-not-for-him/

Iranian women are posting videos of themselves dancing in support of arrested Instagram star

Hojabri's arrest bears similarities with a 2014 incident in which six young Iranians were arrested for producing a video based on the Pharrell Williams song “Happy.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/09/iranian-women-are-posting-videos-of-themselves-dancing-in-support-of-arrested-instagram-star/

Russia’s World Cup dream ends, on and off the field

As Russia exits the tournament, the host nation's permissive atmosphere may dry up.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/09/russias-world-cup-dream-ends-on-and-off-the-field/

Unrest in Haiti leaves dozens of American church groups stranded and unable to leave

Many flights have been cancelled; the U.S. embassy is urging people to shelter in place.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/08/unrest-in-haiti-leaves-dozens-of-american-church-groups-stranded-and-unable-to-leave/

No, Pompeo did not give Kim Jong Un a ‘Rocket Man’ CD, State Department says

"He didn't leave anything behind other than a letter."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/07/no-pompeo-did-not-give-kim-jong-un-a-rocket-man-cd-state-department-says/

As bull run revelry kicks off in Pamplona, hundreds wear black to mourn victims of sexual assault

Two years ago, an 18-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at the San Fermín festival in Spain. Now, thousands are wearing black to call for her attackers to receive justice.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/as-bull-run-revelry-kicks-off-in-pamplona-hundreds-wear-black-to-mourn-victims-of-sexual-assault/

Mike Pompeo was supposed to meet with his Indian counterpart. He went to North Korea instead.

The United States canceled an important meeting with India. Here’s what they would have talked about.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/mike-pompeo-was-supposed-to-meet-with-his-indian-counterpart-he-went-to-north-korea-instead/

Trudeau on groping allegations: ‘I apologized in the moment’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses allegations that he groped a young woman in 2000, saying he does not remember “any negative interactions” that day.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/justin-trudeau-responds-to-groping-allegations-i-dont-remember-any-negative-interactions/

Mexico’s leftist president-elect begins his outreach to the U.S. and Trump

Despite harshly criticizing the U.S. president during his campaign, Andrés Manuel López Obrador now has to build new bridges as Mexico's incoming leader.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/mexicos-leftist-president-elect-begins-his-outreach-to-the-u-s-and-trump/

An ‘outdated’ provision in Ireland’s constitution describes women’s duties in the home. A referendum seeks to delete it.

Article 41.2 of Ireland's constitution states “that by her life within the home, woman gives to the State a support without which the common good cannot be achieved.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/an-outdated-provision-in-irelands-constitution-describes-womens-duties-in-the-home-a-referendum-seeks-to-delete-it/

Pakistan court convicts former prime minister Sharif in corruption case

The court also convicted Nawaz Sharif's daughter and son-in-law. All were in London, but have said they will return to face justice.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/pakistan-court-convicts-former-prime-minister-sharif-in-corruption-case/

As Pompeo visits Pyongyang, South Korea quietly watches — and worries

Officials in Seoul keep quiet about the secretary of state’s visit to North Korea.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/as-pompeo-visits-pyongyang-south-korea-quietly-watches-and-worries/

From the Chilean miners to Elon Musk, the world is watching rescue efforts for boys in Thailand

People across the globe are watching and holding their breaths as experts develop a plan to rescue the 12 boys and their coach trapped in a cave complex in northern Thailand.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/from-the-chilean-miners-to-elon-musk-the-world-is-watching-rescue-efforts-for-boys-in-thailand/

As Trump’s trade war kicks off, Europe celebrates tariff-hit Harley-Davidson

The celebrations come after a week of Trump attacks on the company.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/06/as-trumps-trade-war-kicks-off-europe-celebrates-tariff-hit-harley-davidson/

A giant blimp depicting Trump in a diaper is likely to greet the U.S. president when he visits London

London's mayor gave activists the go-ahead to launch the blimp when Trump visits next week.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/05/a-giant-blimp-depicting-trump-in-a-diaper-is-likely-to-greet-the-u-s-president-when-he-visits-london/

Protests erupt in French city after a 22-year-old was stopped by police — then shot and killed

A 22-year-old was shot dead by police in western France, sparking violence across the city of Nantes that saw cars and buildings set on fire.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/protests-erupt-in-french-city-after-a-22-year-old-was-stopped-by-police-then-shot-and-killed/

For Americans, it’s the Fourth of July. For Brits, it’s Flying Ant Day.

Millions of winged ants are crawling out of cracks in Britain, looking to mate.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/for-americans-its-the-fourth-of-july-for-brits-its-flying-ant-day/

Macron loosens up trip to Nigeria with visit to legendary Lagos nightclub

The French president honored the legacy of Nigerian afrobeat star Fela Kuti with a visit to The New Afrika Shrine.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/macron-loosens-up-trip-to-nigeria-with-visit-to-legendary-lagos-nightclub/

Goa’s agriculture minister wants farmers to use ‘cosmic farming’ instead of fertilizer

Farming mantras were tested out by the minister's wife on her orchids — before being promoted to farmers through WhatsApp videos

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/goas-agriculture-minister-wants-farmers-to-use-cosmic-farming-instead-of-fertilizer/

Thanks to a pro-American “Radical Duke,” England has its own copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence

Researchers made the stunning discovery in southern England and claim to have confirmed its authenticity.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/thanks-to-a-pro-american-radical-duke-england-has-its-own-copy-of-the-u-s-declaration-of-independence/

The World Cup is a celebration of cosmopolitanism, until it isn’t

The World Cup holds up a mirror to the world, for good and for bad, and shows us new ways to belong.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/04/the-world-cup-is-a-celebration-of-cosmopolitanism-until-it-isnt/

British government launches action plan against LGBT discrimination, including banning ‘conversion therapy’

The 75-point action plan comes after an online survey was conducted to better understand the experiences of the U.K.'s LGBT population.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/british-government-launches-action-plan-against-lgbt-discrimination-including-banning-conversion-therapy/

Trump got a dose of Dutch bluntness from visiting prime minister

On Monday, the Dutch leader showed that he can hold his own with the U.S. president with a concise, resounding “No."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/trump-got-a-dose-of-dutch-bluntness-from-visiting-prime-minister/

President Duterte waged a war against drug suspects. Next up? Street loiterers.

"If there are people standing idly by there, they should go home,” Duterte said. If they don't, he added, “I’ll take care of it. Tie their hands together and I'll throw them in [the river]."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/president-duterte-waged-a-war-against-drug-suspects-next-up-street-loiterers/

A woman declared dead after a crash was put in a morgue freezer. Then someone noticed her breathing.

Paramedics crews said they made the diagnosis under duress on a dark South African road with cars whizzing by.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/a-woman-declared-dead-after-a-crash-was-put-in-a-morgue-freezer-then-someone-noticed-her-breathing/

Meet the British ‘A-team’ divers at the center of Thailand cave rescue

They've been involved in several previous rescue efforts before.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/meet-the-british-a-team-divers-at-the-center-of-thailand-cave-rescue/

What you need to know about Germany’s immigration crisis

The German government has nearly collapsed over the question of immigration.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-immigration-crisis/

Israel says Hamas tried to infiltrate its military using smartphone dating, sports apps

Israel said Hamas operatives posed as young, attractive and, in most cases, female Israelis to lure young Israeli recruits via Facebook and WhatsApp to download the malware-infested apps.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/israel-says-hamas-tried-to-infiltrate-its-military-using-smartphone-dating-sports-apps/

Islamist terrorist groups are turning their attention to West Africa

Analysts and government officials worry that West African states cannot keep up with the growing threat.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/islamist-terrorist-groups-are-turning-their-attention-to-west-africa/

‘Healthcare professional’ arrested for murdering eight babies in British hospital

Police were brought in after 17 babies died at the hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/healthcare-professional-arrested-for-murdering-eight-babies-in-british-hospital/

He pretended to be a spy to swindle a million. Now Britain’s most wanted man has been nabbed

Acklom hopscotched around Europe's borderless region, avoiding British justice for years.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/03/he-pretended-to-be-a-spy-to-swindle-a-million-now-britains-most-wanted-man-has-been-nabbed/

Not Trump or Chávez, Mexico’s president-elect won’t fit your political analogy

Foreign metaphors won't help you understand Mexico's left-wing nationalist president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/not-trump-or-chavez-mexicos-president-elect-wont-fit-your-political-analogy/

A boat explosion in the Bahamas leaves one American dead, 9 injured

A deadly explosion on a Bahamian charter boat leaves nine injured and one American tourist dead.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/a-boat-explosion-in-the-bahamas-leaves-one-american-dead-9-injured/

Not Trump or Chávez, Mexico’s president-elect won’t fit your political analogy

Foreign metaphors won't help you understand Mexico's left-wing nationalist president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/not-trump-or-chavez-mexicos-president-elect-wont-fit-your-political-analogy/

Justin Trudeau responds to groping allegations: ‘I don’t remember any negative interactions’

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses allegations that he groped a young woman in 2000, saying he does not remember “any negative interactions” that day.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/justin-trudeau-responds-to-groping-allegations-i-dont-remember-any-negative-interactions/

Witnesses to Duterte’s drug war

Despite thousands of deaths and well-documented abuse, not a single officer has been convicted of a crime.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/worldviews/2018/07/02/amp-stories/witnesses-dutertes-drug-war/

A boys’ soccer team trapped in a flooded Thai cave has been found alive — nine days later

Team team and its coach have been found safe, but the days-long rescue operation isn’t over.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/a-boys-soccer-team-trapped-in-a-flooded-thai-cave-has-been-found-alive-nine-days-later/

After the rape of a 7-year-old in India, thousands call for her attackers to be hanged

The top official in the state where the crime occurred said rapists are a “burden" on Earth and deserve to die.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/after-the-rape-of-a-7-year-old-in-india-thousands-call-for-her-attackers-to-be-hanged/

Why Mexicans chose López Obrador as their new leader, in four graphs

López Obrador may be yet another political star who won against the establishment, but his rise was facilitated by distinctively Mexican circumstances.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/why-mexicans-chose-lopez-obrador-as-their-new-leader-in-four-graphs/

Crash and burn. Watch Japanese entrepreneur’s unmanned rocket launch end in a huge fireball

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/crash-and-burn-watch-japanese-entrepreneurs-unmanned-rocket-launch-end-in-a-huge-fireball/

Trump said North Korea was ‘no longer a nuclear threat.’ His spies disagree.

U.S. intelligence officials say North Korea is expanding its nuclear activity.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/02/trump-said-north-korea-was-no-longer-a-nuclear-threat-his-spies-disagree/

Mexico’s next president thinks Trump is ‘erratic and arrogant,’ and a lot else

Mexico's next president wrote a book called “Oye, Trump,” or “Listen up, Trump.”

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/01/mexicos-next-president-thinks-trump-is-erratic-and-arrogant-and-a-lot-else/

French convict escapes prison (again) — this time on a helicopter and without explosives

It was the second dramatic prison break in five years for French gangster Rédoine Faïd.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/01/redoine-faid-helicopter-prison-escape-sparks-manhunt-in-france/

Canada’s indigenous population is overrepresented in federal prisons — and it’s only getting worse

The chief justice of Canada's Supreme Court said the situation is "unacceptable."

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/01/canadas-indigenous-population-is-over-represented-in-federal-prisons-and-its-only-getting-worse/

Here’s what you need to know about Mexico’s presidential election

A country fed up with violence and corruption appears ready to throw out the bums.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/07/01/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-mexicos-presidential-election/