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Oct 18, 2018
The Russian public reaction to Wednesday's massacre by a lone shooter at a school in Kerch, in the Russian-annexed Republic of Crimea, will look hauntingly familiar to Americans.
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Oct 18, 2018
Since the US invasion in 2001, one of the few areas of progress in Afghanistan has been the advancement of women. They face many challenges as elections near, including passing legislation against violence and changing cultural norms.
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Oct 18, 2018
At the EU summit in Brussels, Prime Minister May suggested the UK could remain in the EU's trade bloc months after Brexit. The prolonged delay over finalizing the deal has been met with skepticism across Britain's political spectrum as the March exit draws near.
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Oct 18, 2018
On Oct. 17, South Korea's Justice Ministry said it would not grant refugee status to nearly 400 Yemenis who are fleeing a civil war as well as a cholera outbreak. Progressives have denounced the move as xenophobic, though others are calling for deportation.
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Oct 18, 2018
And in Saudi Arabia, a woman has been told she cannot marry a man because he plays a musical instrument.
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Oct 17, 2018
If human rights and a free press are fundamental values in the West, what obligations does it have to ensure the Khashoggi affair does not squelch voices of dissent across the Arab world, as many fear?
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Oct 17, 2018
Global Issues
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Oct 17, 2018
European Union leaders met with British Prime Minister Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday to continue Brexit negotiations. After a failure to address border concerns between Ireland and Northern Ireland, a new sense of "non-urgency" has taken hold among leaders.
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Oct 17, 2018
If a growing body of reports are to be believed, the GRU has been caught red-handed carrying out a range of reckless and aggressive operations against Ukrainian and Western targets. The scandal has directly touched the Kremlin.
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Oct 17, 2018
Mandaeans, a minority religious group following the teachings of John the Baptist, have worshipped at the banks of the Tigris River for hundreds of years. Today, industrial chemicals and untreated sewage make it difficult for the Mandaeans to practice religious rites.
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Oct 16, 2018
Instead of making the perilous journey across Central America and Mexico alone, hundreds of Hondurans are marching toward the US together in a search for a better life and as a protest against endemic gang violence and widespread poverty in the region.
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Oct 16, 2018
Legalization of recreational marijuana is a big step for any country, but it's perhaps that much bigger a step for Canada, which typically has not challenged global mores, like that against drug use, so directly.
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Oct 16, 2018
Activists have found the "secret sauce" to help cut down on the number of young smokers: They're passing Tobacco 21 laws across the nation, but instead of working at the national level, they're focusing on small towns and cities.
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Oct 16, 2018
Paths to progress must often pierce both tradition and discrimination. But as one Israeli Arab woman tells us: ‘It's time for people to take us seriously.... We can contribute, too.'
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Oct 16, 2018
Instead of making the perilous journey across Central America and Mexico alone, hundreds of Hondurans are marching toward the US together in a search for a better life and as a protest against endemic gang violence and widespread poverty in the region.
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Oct 16, 2018
Concerns about costs, facilities, and public safety may discourage some Venezuelan fans from going to baseball games, but last year stadium attendance rose 5 percent. Both fans and players alike are keeping a passion for the game alive amid hyperinflation and an uncertain future.
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Oct 15, 2018
Never before have so many people - 70 million - been forcibly displaced from their homes. Millions more have chosen to leave in search of a better life. And traditional politics have been thrown into disarray. Part 1 of
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Oct 15, 2018
A little bit of cash goes a long way when it comes to solar energy. Through a startup called The Sun Exchange, investors can buy solar equipment that is then leased to rural communities, helping them run efficient, environment-friendly businesses.
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Oct 15, 2018
Ten years ago, the Icelandic krona lost almost half of its value overnight after the collapse of Iceland's three major commercial banks. The final prosecution of financial officials deemed responsible began this month with more than 30 people sentenced to a combined 99 years of prison.
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Oct 15, 2018
Some of the most invisible victims of the Islamic State's caliphate are children of the fighters themselves. Traumatized, alone, and stigmatized by the actions of their parents, their lives reveal the long road of recovery ahead in sectarian-ridden Iraq.
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Oct 15, 2018
Turkish officials have announced that the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul will be inspected on Oct. 15 after Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi disappeared there almost two weeks ago.
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Oct 14, 2018
Activists have found the "secret sauce" to help cut down on the number of young smokers: They're passing Tobacco 21 laws across the nation, but instead of working at the national level, they're focusing on small towns and cities.
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Oct 12, 2018
Beijing has moved to restrict the availability of virtual private networks, or VPNs, amid an overarching strengthening of Communist Party control under President Xi Jinping.
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Oct 12, 2018
The "Great Firewall of China" encircles just one country, but a country with more internet users than any other. And as its censorship tightens, the consequences may ripple beyond.
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Oct 12, 2018
US leverage in diplomacy and trade has depended heavily on the dollar's global role. But Trump's weaponization of the dollar may be making the effort by Russia and others to "de-dollarize" more realistic.
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Oct 12, 2018
As the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi strains US-Saudi relations, the record of ambitious Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is getting a closer look, from his involvement in a bloody war in Yemen to the silencing of critics in his kingdom.
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Oct 12, 2018
The loss of territory and propaganda networks have severely cut into the effectiveness of ISIS military campaigns. But recent massacres in Syria and its history of survival during the Iraq War point to it continuing in a new form utilizing ambush surprise attacks.
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Oct 11, 2018
How does one assess a society's resilience? One measure might be social cohesion. With Iran bracing for tougher US sanctions, resentment is growing against the well-connected who flaunt their wealth.
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Oct 11, 2018
The recent disappearance of a Saudi journalist in Istanbul amid allegations he was killed by the Saudi government raises larger questions about how far states from Syria to China will go to target their critics after they have fled to different countries.
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Oct 11, 2018
Early elections look likely in Israel as the Netanyahu government splits over ultra-Orthodox military conscription, the Israeli attorney general considers corruption indictments, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to solidify his position and international alliances.
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Oct 11, 2018
On Oct. 10, South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha indicated an interest in lifting some sanctions against North Korea, but backlash from President Trump and South Korean conservatives was swift, as US-led international sanctions remain firmly in place.
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Oct 11, 2018
Milorad Dodik won the Serb seat in Bosnia's three-member presidency last weekend after he appeared in footage alongside President Vladimir Putin. Analysts point to Russia's rising influence among Bosnian Serbs and efforts to undermine Western policies of Balkan integration.
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Oct 11, 2018
And in the United Arab Emirates, there's a lot of excitement about space.
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Oct 10, 2018
The provincial election in Quebec last week and its results show that while Quebecers may feel settled about their place in Canada, unease around migration and what that means for their culture has surfaced.
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Oct 10, 2018
Obiageli Ezekwesili is best known for her advocacy after Islamic extremist group Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls in 2014. With additional experience with the World Bank, an anti-corruption non-profit, and the ministry of education, she's now running for president.
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Oct 10, 2018
South Korea's foreign minister, Kang Kyung-wha, believes that a lifting of sanctions against North Korea could be the next step in a series of negotiations between the two countries. However, many South Koreans still harbor resentment against their neighbor to the north.
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Oct 10, 2018
Milorad Dodik won the Serb seat in Bosnia's three-member presidency last weekend after he appeared in footage alongside President Vladimir Putin. Analysts point to Russia's rising influence among Bosnian Serbs and efforts to undermine Western policies of Balkan integration.
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Oct 10, 2018
Rahima Akter, born in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh, is one of only a few girls to complete a high school education. Now, she's preparing university applications and interviewing refugees who fled Myanmar last year, hoping to document their stories.
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Oct 09, 2018
Living and reporting in Africa, Ryan Lenora Brown writes, is a daily process of "unlearning" - of looking beyond the one-dimensional picture of the continent that so many Americans grow up with.
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Oct 09, 2018
As population continues to increase rapidly in Sydney and Melbourne, Australian officials are considering preventing immigrants from settling in these cities unless they have employment or family connections there.
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Oct 09, 2018
The Somali extremist group Al Shabaab generates millions of dollars in revenue off exports of charcoal to Iran and then the United Arab Emirates, according to the United Nations, in violation of UN sanctions.
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Oct 09, 2018
As the civil war in Yemen has continued, imported steel has become too expensive for many craftsmen. But missile shrapnel is plentiful for artisans to transform into something beautiful.
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Oct 09, 2018
First-round elections in Brazil proved a stunning win for far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro. The next race will be a testing ground for whether voters will accept a reformed Workers Party or move Latin America further to the right.
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Oct 05, 2018
In a moment of growing awareness to gender based violence, the recipients of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize are recognized for their work documenting, treating, and exposing the use of rape during conflicts in the Congo and Iraq.
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Oct 05, 2018
The leader of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, side-lined by the Trump White House and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is flexing his control as he insists the PA holds responsibility over all Palestinian territories.
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Oct 05, 2018
In the lead up to Bosnia's Oct. 7 election, nationalist politics have dominated the discussion, with a pro-Russian Serb nationalist running for the country's three-member presidency. Across positions, many campaigns have focused on post-war ethnic tensions, rather than comprehensive reforms.
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Oct 05, 2018
On Sept. 28, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, leaving thousands dead, injured, or missing in its wake. Amid the uncertainty and grief, Indonesians search for survivors and pray to be reunited with loved ones safely.
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Oct 04, 2018
From challenges come opportunity? That may well be President Vladimir Putin's mantra in New Delhi as he seeks to reinsert Russia into India's diversified portfolio of relationships.
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Oct 04, 2018
The Haku Mo'olelo program teaches women in prison how to write and illustrate children's stories, which helps them see meaning and purpose in their lives. The program can also draw parents and children closer.
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Oct 04, 2018
A prominent Saudi journalist and a contributor to The Washington Post who is critical of the country's policies on Yemen and women's rights has disappeared in Istanbul. Advocates are concerned he has become a pawn between Ankara and Riyadh.
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Oct 04, 2018
Beijing has cracked down on knives in recent years, in response to high-profile knife attacks and stabbings. What's a Chinese chef to do?
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Oct 04, 2018
The obstacles reporters face in doing their work - the stories behind their stories - can say just as much about a country's concerns and challenges as the articles they produce.
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Oct 04, 2018
And in Mexico City, young players are adopting an ancient ballgame.
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Oct 03, 2018
If one accepts a principle of democracy, that voting gives power to the people, then not voting means the opposite. In East Jerusalem, some Palestinians question the price paid for boycotting elections.
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Oct 03, 2018
In many places around the world, drinking alcohol has long been associated with growing up or simply having a good time. But there's growing evidence that is changing.
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Oct 03, 2018
The City of Lights has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050. To that end, it has renovated a former industrial wasteland into an "environmentally responsible" neighborhood while still remaining affordable. Could it become a model for other cities?
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Oct 03, 2018
President Trump's combative foreign policy against long-standing American allies has led Germany to spearhead a hearts-and-minds campaign directly to the American people called Wunderbar Together to celebrate Germany's cultural contributions.
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Oct 03, 2018
With the Syrian government holding just over 60 percent of Syria's territory, President Bashar Assad hopes to begin reconstruction efforts despite few Western countries willing to help, international sanctions, and a seven-year-old conflict that continues to rage on.
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Oct 03, 2018
The balance between economic growth and sustainability is being challenged in a resort town outside Puerto Vallarta. As social inequalities and environmental problems grow, residents are questioning the merits of unchecked tourism developments.
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Oct 03, 2018
For homeless youth, employment is critical to independence - but the barriers are incredibly high. Restaurant chain Tender Greens offers opportunities for at-risk youth - and a model for other eateries.
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Oct 03, 2018
Plenty of people are doing good work in Pakistan, but too often such stories don't reach Western readers. So here's one person helping street children - something that's needed elsewhere, too.
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Oct 02, 2018
"Fascist," "authoritarian," "far-right" - words that are thrown around in US politics these days. But what does it feel like to discuss those terms in a country that actually has memories of a military dictatorship?
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Oct 02, 2018
With many hands on the task, the International Coastal Cleanup shows how communities working together can highlight a problem and help solve it. Legislation is starting to have an impact, too.
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Oct 02, 2018
The harsh prison conditions of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi are calling attention to the country's crackdown against democracy since Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi came to power four years ago.
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Oct 01, 2018
In Iran as in other countries, art serves as a window into the state of the country's culture and psyche. Today the art scene is thriving, even as artists, like other Iranians, grapple with sanctions.
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Oct 01, 2018
South Korean officials announced the beginning of demining efforts in the demilitarized zone on Oct. 1. The efforts are part of a deal with North Korea to reduce military tensions on several fronts.
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Oct 01, 2018
Denny Tamaki, the first elected leader of Okinawa to have an American parent, is leading a push against the US military presence on the island. Many consider him a "new kind of leader" as he stands for diversity in a country with a reputation for uniformity.
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Oct 01, 2018
Several large coastal towns in Indonesia were hit by an earthquake and tsunami on Sept. 28 washing out communities and trapping residents under rubble. Poor roads and lack of heavy equipment, medical supplies, and experts is making recovery efforts difficult.
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Oct 01, 2018
On Oct. 1, hundreds of Catalan activists blocked roads, occupied railway tracks, and protested outside of the Spanish delegation's local headquarters. The activists continue to demand independence from Spain one year after a divisive referendum vote took place.
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Sep 28, 2018
This Sunday, a referendum will decide whether to ditch the country's wordy official name for the more concise "North Macedonia." It could be the key to unlocking access to the European Union and NATO.
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Sep 28, 2018
As a subscriber you've probably seen plenty of our Moscow Bureau Chief Fred Weir's stories probing the geopolitical storms swirling out of Moscow. But we were all recently reminded how Fred's 30-plus years of living in Russia have blessed him with a curiosity that can take you beyond the news cycle and into everyday Russia.
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Sep 28, 2018
At the United Nations General Assembly this week, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad - the world's oldest leader - took the stage to speak on the US-China trade war, the necessity of free sea passage, and other issues affecting Malaysia.
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Sep 27, 2018
Despite working closely with Israel's traditional enemies, Syria and Iran, during Syria's civil war, Russia has managed to maintain a good relationship with Israel. But it could be about to sour.
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Sep 27, 2018
As Russian diplomats have yielded their influence in Idlib, Russian businesspeople are signing contracts with Syrian companies. From development projects to weapons sales, Russia plans to be engaged with Syria for the long term.
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Sep 27, 2018
Because Kenya and India share many of the same British colonial laws, India's recent decision to decriminalize homosexuality is reverberating in Kenyan courts. It could also lead to a shift for LGBT rights across Africa.
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Sep 27, 2018
Faced with a high murder rate, officials in one Colombian city are working to discourage gang violence through a community-based approach. This is a step away from the typical punitive methods used to break up gangs.
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Sep 27, 2018
And in Kabul, Afghanistan, Charlie Chaplin impersonator Karim Asir is doing all he can to keep fellow Afghanis smiling.
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Sep 26, 2018
Started in 2011, Choir!Choir!Choir! is arguably the most accessible singing group around. It is part of a wave of community choirs that has gathered force across North America.
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Sep 26, 2018
Reimposed US sanctions on Iran have, in the short term, led to hardship. But economic sanctions are an imprecise tool. Whether they can effect the desired change is a question of political resilience.
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Sep 26, 2018
New leaders in Malaysia, Pakistan, and the Maldives all campaigned on promises to reevaluate Chinese-funded development projects that increase the national debt and bolster China's influence. Now that they've been elected, will they follow through?
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Sep 26, 2018
In April 2015, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake ripped through Nepal, leaving more than 785,000 families homeless. Rebuilding efforts are frustratingly slow, and so Nepali women have started to build their own homes - but this time, stronger.
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Sep 26, 2018
Since the Communist takeover in 1949, the Catholic Church has had limited control in China with a split between underground and state-sponsored churches. This new compromise could signal a new direction for the faithful and a step toward restoring diplomatic ties between the Vatican and Beijing.
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Sep 26, 2018
In science, research accidents can lead to breakthroughs. And in the life of a mosque in northern Jordan, a setback in a small renovation project led to no less than a reinventing of its place in society.
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Sep 25, 2018
In science, research accidents can lead to breakthroughs. And in the life of a mosque in northern Jordan, a setback in a small renovation project led to no less than a reinventing of its place in society.
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Sep 25, 2018
Westerners often assume that Russian politics is wholly corrupt. But the response to blatant ballot stuffing in Russia's Far East shows some limits to what Russia will tolerate - and such fraud may be on its way out.
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Sep 25, 2018
Prisons here are known for overcrowding, violence, and lax oversight. But they're also home to the prisoner-run businesses that provide most of the country's hammocks.
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Sep 25, 2018
After an Associated Press report highlighted that food aid wasn't reaching target beneficiaries in remote parts of Yemen, the United Nations and donors are rushing to deliver supplies to avert famine conditions from spreading out across the country.
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Sep 25, 2018
A decree approved by Premier Giuseppe Conte and his Cabinet tightens criteria by which migrants can receive humanitarian protection. The movement was driven by Interior Minister Matteo Salvini, whose right-wing League party associates migrants with crime.
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Sep 25, 2018
Major world powers are meeting at the United Nations this week and the future of the Syrian conflict will be on the table. As rebels stage their last holdout against President Bashar Assad in Idlib, here is a look at what could come next after the seven-year civil war winds down.
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Sep 24, 2018
Much of the concern about Brexit has centered on the problems it could cause the UK. But the EU also faces a powerful challenge from two issues that could shape 21st-century Europe and the rest of the world.
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Sep 24, 2018
Dozens of media outlets critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orban have changed hands in the past four years. Those that toe the government line receive more state advertising spending, media researchers say. The EU has sent a warning to Hungary for violating rules on media freedom.
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Sep 24, 2018
In what many feared would be a rigged election and a slide back toward autocratic rule, opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory over President Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Over the past few years, Mr. Yameen has grown increasingly powerful by jailing his opponents.
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Sep 24, 2018
Negotiations between the European Union and Prime Minister Theresa May have stumbled, and the future of Brexit looks more uncertain. At its party conference this week, divided Labour will debate merits of forcing another referendum to reverse Britain's course.
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Sep 24, 2018
A statue of former South African president Nelson Mandela was unveiled in front of the New York United Nations building on Sept. 24. The UN looks to remember the symbolism of Mandela's struggles against injustice during this year's peace summit.
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Sep 21, 2018
The number of Mexican-born immigrants in the US plunged between 2016 and 2017, according to new census figures. The decline is likely due to both growing US hostility towards immigrants and increased opportunity in Mexico.
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