The death of Liu Xiaobo marks dark times for dissent in China

Want smart analysis of the most important news in your inbox every weekday along with other global reads, interesting ideas and opinions to know? Sign up for the Today's WorldView newsletter. It has been a week since the death of Liu Xiaobo, the famed Chinese dissident who was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize for Peace […]

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Why Japan’s first lady was probably not snubbing President Trump

President Trump's exclusive interview with the New York Times on Wednesday touched on plenty of weighty topics, including the Republicans' unsuccessful attempts to pass a health-care bill and what would constitute a “red line” in the Russia investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller. But one excerpt in particular set afire a corner of the Internet. In […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/why-japans-first-lady-was-probably-not-snubbing-president-trump/

Saudi prince arrested on King Salman’s order after video appears to show abusive behavior

Saudi Arabia's King Salman ordered the arrest of a prince and his associates on Wednesday after videos emerged which appear to show the prince engaging in abusive behavior against citizens. In the footage which was published on YouTube, the young and low-level prince can be seen pointing a weapon toward one man and slapping another victim. Other […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/saudi-prince-arrested-on-king-salmans-order-after-video-appears-to-show-abusive-behavior/

Dubai police install giant smiley face on station roof in bid to promote ‘happy vibes’

Dubai's police force has announced a new addition to their ranks: An enormous smiley face. Officers in the Middle Eastern megacity unveiled the emoji-like symbol on the glass dome at the top of Al Muraqqabat Police Station on Wednesday. The face will be visible from both inside and outside, a statement released by Dubai Police […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/dubai-police-install-giant-smiley-face-on-station-roof-in-bid-to-promote-happy-vibes/

A top Canadian official just committed a serious faux pas by touching the queen

It was supposed to be a chivalrous moment. On Wednesday, Queen Elizabeth II dropped by Canada House in London to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. As she was leaving, Canada's governor general stepped in to help her down some stairs. In the process, he grabbed her elbow. And while it might not […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2017/07/20/a-top-canadian-official-just-committed-a-serious-faux-pas-by-touching-the-queen/