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A wave of arrests against journalists, opposition activists, doctors and religious believers raises a question: Is this a police state in the making or just a highly dysfunctional one? Press Release Distribution Service

American allies in Europe have largely priced in President Trump’s tantrums and fixed ideas, but are increasingly worried about their dependency on an undependable president. Press Release Distribution Service

The removal of the dictator’s remains from a basilica near Madrid, weeks before a national election, was denounced by some for stirring painful memories. Press Release Distribution Service

The police say Golfrid Siregar crashed his motorcycle. Environmentalists and human rights advocates doubt it. Press Release Distribution Service

Each of our Dispatches so far has offered a unique take on an often fleeting moment in a highly particular place. But common themes like sex and migration have emerged, too. Press Release Distribution Service

The protests appeared to have been sparked by a prominent critic of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who claimed the police had tried to orchestrate an attack on him. Press Release Distribution Service

Although early vote counts showed close results, President Evo Morales declared himself the outright winner, saying he did not need to face a runoff. Press Release Distribution Service

A rare inside look by New York Times journalists exposes an enormous legal and humanitarian crisis, one that the world has largely chosen to ignore. Press Release Distribution Service

The police believe the truck is from Bulgaria, and they have taken the driver into custody, though many questions remain. Press Release Distribution Service

The Turkish military said it would advance no further into Syria, after reaching an agreement with Russia on forcing Kurdish fighters from the border region. Press Release Distribution Service

The extradition bill that ignited Hong Kong’s protests was meant to address the case of Chan Tong-kai, who is wanted in Taiwan. Here’s why he’s been released. Press Release Distribution Service

To understand the paralysis in Israel’s political system, think of a Mexican standoff, like in a Quentin Tarantino movie, minus the guns. Press Release Distribution Service

The North Korean leader has been pushing the South to restart a joint tourism project that once made money for his regime. Press Release Distribution Service

Lawmakers voted down a measure to compress the timetable to debate the new withdrawal deal, in a rebuke to the prime minister. Press Release Distribution Service

President Sebastián Piñera said he had failed to see the widespread anger over inequality that has erupted in five straight days of unrest. Press Release Distribution Service

As concerns about air pollution rise, India has mandated only eco-friendly fireworks ahead of the festival of Diwali. Manufacturers are skeptical, and desperate. Press Release Distribution Service

The investigation by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee found that the disaster was caused by systemic design flaws in the jet that were compounded by flight crew lapses. Press Release Distribution Service

Don’t worry. None of them were killers. Or so they insisted. Press Release Distribution Service

The Liberal Party is projected to lose its majority but keep enough seats to form a government. Press Release Distribution Service

The former army chief will have 28 days to assemble a coalition government for the fiercely divided country. Otherwise, a third election could follow. Press Release Distribution Service

One of Latin America’s most prosperous and politically stable countries is being rocked by protests and looting amid a reckoning over inequality. Press Release Distribution Service

A spokesman for the Philippine president said he was still suffering after falling from a motorcycle last week. Press Release Distribution Service