2017 was the most dangerous year ever for journalists. 2018 might be even worse.

Last year was the most dangerous year ever for journalists. Eighteen journalists were killed around the world in 2017, a record number were imprisoned and threats against the press seemingly have become common, even in the West. Don't expect that to change in 2018. Data published by press freedom organizations indicates that the threats faced […]

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Poland’s Senate passes Holocaust complicity bill despite concerns from U.S., Israel

BERLIN — Despite Israeli and U.S. criticism, Poland’s Senate approved a highly controversial law on Thursday which bans any Holocaust accusations against Poles as well as descriptions of Nazi death camps as Polish. What will be the impact of the law? Once it is signed by the president, anyone convicted under the law could face up to three years […]

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The 3 words you shouldn’t say in Poland, and other global stories you might have missed

In this occasional series, The Washington Post brings you up to speed on some of the biggest stories of the week. This week: Israel and Poland try to tamp down tensions after Poland’s ‘death camp’ law sparks Israeli outrage. The biggest story: The three words you shouldn’t say in Poland  Polish lawmakers voted for a bill […]

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Where have I seen that dress before? Indian designer accuses Christian Dior of stealing his ideas

NEW DELHI — An Indian designer has accused high-end fashion brand Christian Dior of copying his designs on a dress, in the latest of a string of claims by small-time designers that big fashion houses use their work without acknowledgment or permission. Orijit Sen, who said he penned designs of a man doing yoga poses […]

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U.S. democracy is in grave danger, a new Economist report warns

Democracy is in under siege around the world, according to a new report by the Economist. The annual Democracy Index tracks the health of the world's governments. And the results for 2017 are depressing. In 89 countries, democratic norms look worse than they did last year, the report's authors write. Just 4.5 percent of the world's residents […]

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