In the most intense day of clashes since June, the police unleashed tear gas, pepper spray and blue dye against demonstrators who ignored warnings to stay home. Press Release Distribution Service
Waiting for the Monsoon, Discovering a Brain Tumor Instead
As a reporter was covering India’s climatic extremes, a medical emergency intervened, and the story became not only about monsoons, but also about Indian society, the human mind and a glioblastoma. Press Release Distribution Service
German Elections Reveal, and Deepen, a New East-West Divide
Two key votes this weekend are expected to produce an advance for the far right, and add to its growing sense of legitimacy in the former Communist East. Press Release Distribution Service
Taliban Attack Afghan City as They Talk Peace With U.S.
Militants attacked from several directions on Kunduz city, which they have entered twice in recent years, even as peace negotiations continued in Qatar. Press Release Distribution Service
Britain’s Unwritten Constitution Suddenly Looks Fragile
Britons were shocked when Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended Parliament, defying tradition. But that may be just the start. Press Release Distribution Service
Shortchanged: Why British Life Expectancy Is Falling
For the first time in modern history, Britons are living shorter lives, with poor lifestyles, depression and budget cuts the leading causes. Press Release Distribution Service
Poland Had the Royal Castle Ready. Then Trump Canceled His Trip.
Ahead of national elections, Poland’s governing party had hoped that President Trump’s visit would give it a boost and blunt concerns that it was undermining democracy. Press Release Distribution Service
North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’
The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,” a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests. Press Release Distribution Service
In a Tweet Taunting Iran, Trump Releases an Image Thought to Be Classified
The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident nor blamed the United States. Press Release Distribution Service
Amazon Forests Vanish at Breakneck Speed. It’s Not Just in Brazil.
Huge expanses of rainforest are being cut down in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. The trend shows how advances in political stability and economic integration can drive deforestation. Press Release Distribution Service
Beijing’s Hong Kong Strategy: More Arrests, No Concessions
Officials say that many more demonstrators will face charges, and that none of their movement’s demands will be met. Press Release Distribution Service
What’s Next for Brexit? Six Possible Outcomes
The Brexit crisis is reaching a crescendo. But the outcome depends not just on Boris Johnson but on his allies and enemies both at home and abroad. Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong Arrests Joshua Wong and Other Activists Before Anniversary
Plans for a large protest on Saturday were called off after the authorities rejected an appeal from demonstration organizers. Press Release Distribution Service
Tensions Over Kashmir Rise as India Tightens Security
The Indian government is coming under more criticism for its restrictions in the disputed region, and Pakistani leaders warn that India is risking war. Press Release Distribution Service
China Expels a Wall Street Journal Reporter in Sign of Tougher Line
Beijing declined to renew the credentials of a reporter who wrote about an investigation in Australia involving a cousin of China’s leader, Xi Jinping. Press Release Distribution Service
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Hits Milestone, and Death Toll Rises
Amid more than 3,000 confirmed and probable cases, the death toll climbed above 2,000, according to government data released on Friday. Press Release Distribution Service
‘It’s Really Close’: How the Amazon Rainforest Could Self-Destruct
Climate change and man-made fires could set off a cycle of self-perpetuating deforestation, scientists warn. Press Release Distribution Service
Holidays Are a Way of Life in France in August. Yellow Vests Can’t Afford Them.
France is justifiably famous for its long summer vacations. But more and more can no longer afford to go, reflecting an increasingly unequal society. Press Release Distribution Service
Colombia’s Former FARC Guerrilla Leader Calls for Return to War
The call, made in a video by the ex-commander known as Iván Márquez, could signal the unraveling of a peace agreement that ended a 52-year war that left 220,000 dead. Press Release Distribution Service
In Siberia, a First Female Mayor Builds a National Profile
Women are a rarity in Russian politics, as was the free election that brought Sardana Avksentieva to power. But what really sets her apart is her thriftiness. Press Release Distribution Service
Boris Johnson’s Parliament Suspension Prompts Fury and Resignations
The prime minister’s maneuver limits the ability of his critics to prevent a “no-deal” Brexit on Oct. 31, which economists warn would be damaging to Britain. Press Release Distribution Service
Former Top FARC Guerrilla Calls for Return to War in Colombia
Luciano Marín, also known as Iván Márquez, said in a newly released video that FARC would return to fighting because the government had not honored a peace accord. Press Release Distribution Service
