Trump and the Saudis keep fumbling after Khashoggi’s killing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump embraces ‘wag the dog’ politics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Right-wing terror and Trump’s nativism

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cameroon is spiraling further into violence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Erdogan took control of the Khashoggi case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s caravan panic is self-defeating

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The despair at the heart of Afghanistan’s election

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s inconsistency weighs on allies and emboldens adversaries.

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

Did Saudi Arabia have a reputation to ruin?

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

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

‘Genuinely dangerous’ Islamist preacher released from British prison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The military draft is making a comeback in Europe

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

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

How Brazil’s Bolsonaro threatens the planet

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

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

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

A complex Europe, made clear.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why is Trump so keen to protect the Saudis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The orphans left behind by the Islamic State

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The real Brexit breakdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump joins Saudi Arabia’s Khashoggi cover-up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So. Many. Questions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Saturday's march a moment or a movement?

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

How a right-wing terrorist anticipated the ultranationalist wave

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The trip was only four days long.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump chooses Arab authoritarianism over Jamal Khashoggi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belgian soccer is facing a massive corruption probe

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

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

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

Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What Nikki Haley’s departure means for the world

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bolsonaro’s rise is a new blow for liberal democracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Has India's #MeToo moment finally arrived?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamal Khashoggi is just the latest Saudi dissident to mysteriously disappear

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quite possibly, yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s growing diplomatic isolation on Iran

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

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

Interview with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic

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

Nepal is fighting violence against women by banning porn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Melania carries Trump’s baggage in Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Macedonia’s referendum makes things awkward for the West

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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