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/

Hungary’s Orban launches his offensive on Europe

The Hungarian prime minister flies the flag of Trumpism on the continent.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/02/hungarys-orban-launches-his-offensive-on-europe/

From prison to politics: Former Congolese warlord returns home to run for president

Jean-Pierre Bemba was acquitted after an initial 18-year-sentence at the ICC, and will now run for Congo's highest office.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/from-prison-to-politics-former-congolese-warlord-returns-home-to-run-for-president/

Q&A: Exiled Russian oil tycoon who backed reporters killed in Africa says he’ll keep pouring millions into independent Russian journalism

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former CEO of the Russian oil giant Yukos, used to be Russia’s richest man. In 2003, as he was increasingly criticizing Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Khodorkovsky was arrested on fraud charges and spent a decade behind bars. Since being freed in 2013, Khodorkovsky has lived in exile and become one of Putin’s […]

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/qa-exiled-russian-oil-tycoon-who-backed-reporters-killed-in-africa-says-hell-keep-pouring-millions-into-independent-russian-journalism/

This British couple tried to force their daughter to marry her cousin. Now, they’re going to jail.

It's just the second such conviction in the four years since Britain criminalized forced marriage.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/this-british-couple-tried-to-force-their-daughter-to-marry-her-cousin-now-theyre-going-to-jail/

A hiker’s harrowing escape from the top of Mount Rinjani after powerful quake

Mackenzie Irwin, a 28-year-old Canadian, was at the summit of Mount Rinjani when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the island of Lombok.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/a-hikers-harrowing-escape-from-the-top-of-mount-rinjani-after-powerful-quake/

Thieves steal Sweden’s crown jewels and escape in a speed boat

"It is not possible to put an economic value on this, it is invaluable items of national interest," a Swedish official said.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/08/01/thieves-steal-swedens-crown-jewels-and-escape-in-a-speed-boat/