The world reacts to the Kavanaugh battle

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

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

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

She was also fined for making "public insults."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The world according to Asia’s most senior statesman

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

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

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

More than 700 students were given medical checkups.

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

Adultery in India was a criminal offense. Until now.

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

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

Trump becomes a punchline at the U.N.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An inspiration to us all.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump cuts a lonely figure at the U.N.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All over Europe, Russian spies are getting busted

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

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

Trump renews his battle with U.N.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Muslim-majority nation is not recognized by Israel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In divisive Brazilian election, even Nazis are up for debate

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

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

Is Brazil about to elect its own Trump?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

North Korea is now under minimum pressure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Climate change is making fries shorter

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

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

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

The prank has stirred widespread concern among Australian shoppers.

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

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

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

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

The war on global poverty ‘hangs in the balance’

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

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

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

Residents were complaining about a bad smell for weeks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump may prefer a trade war to a deal with China

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

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

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

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

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

Typhoon Mangkhut battered Hong Kong’s storied history

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

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

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

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

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

How the Philippines learned from disaster

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

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

Australia searches for culprit hiding sewing needles in strawberries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

69,785, to be precise.

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

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

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

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

How Trump has sunk the hopes of refugees

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump chooses more of the same in Yemen’s war

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Europe confronts its bogeyman

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

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

John Bolton isn’t alone in condemning the ICC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of undernourished people is on the rise again.

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

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

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

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

The White House’s new attack on the international system

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How segregation fueled Sweden's far right.

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

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

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

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

Trump, Venezuela and the prospect of a coup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tens of thousand of people are missing in Mexico.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The torture of a pop-star politician roils Uganda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Europe’s constant struggle with enemies abroad and within

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

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

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

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

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

Russia claims that someone may have sabotaged the International Space Station

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brazil’s museum fire is a global tragedy

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s anti-Palestinian agenda will ultimately hurt Israel

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

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

Vladimir Putin is now a reality TV star

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chinese billionaire under investigation over sexual assault allegations in Minneapolis

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

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

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

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

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

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

Activists are already planning protests against his visit.

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

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

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

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