On Dorian-Battered Island, What’s Left? Virtually Nothing

“This ain’t no place for anyone at the moment,” said one resident of devastated Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Press Release Distribution Service

Zimdancehall: The Music That Moves Zimbabwe’s Uneasy Streets

The distant descendant of reggae is the dominant sound of the streets and tells a story about the African country since the fall of longtime despot, Robert Mugabe. Press Release Distribution Service

Radio Free Europe Is Poised to Return to a Less Free Hungary

The return of the Cold War-era service, which was used to combat authoritarianism, is likely to be taken as an affront by the Orban government and, perhaps, President Trump. Press Release Distribution Service

‘They’re All Idiots’: Amid Brexit Chaos, Britons Lose Faith in Politicians

Whether they wanted to leave or remain in the European Union, British voters agreed that politicians are a “joke,” particularly, it seems, Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Press Release Distribution Service

Mugabe’s Reign Began With Bob Marley and Good Schools. Despotism Soon Followed.

Robert Mugabe transformed from a hero of Africa’s liberation — and a self-proclaimed champion of universal suffrage — into a tyrant. Our writer was there at the start. Press Release Distribution Service

At Berlin Zoo, a Clamor to Name Twin Pandas ‘Hong’ and ‘Kong’

Readers of a Berlin newspaper sought to show solidarity with the pro-democracy protests in the semiautonomous Chinese territory. Press Release Distribution Service

‘We’re at War’: A Covert Social Media Campaign Boosts Military Rulers

After protesters were killed in Sudan, an obscure Egyptian company ramped up a covert influence operation that spanned the Middle East and North Africa. Press Release Distribution Service

Robert Mugabe, Strongman Who Cried, ‘Zimbabwe Is Mine,’ Dies at 95

Until 2017, he was the only leader his country had known since independence in 1980. He presided over its long decline. Press Release Distribution Service

‘We Have Moved On Without Him’: Robert Mugabe’s Star Had Faded in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabweans learned of the death of their former leader, who held the country in his grip for decades after its independence, the reaction was muted. Press Release Distribution Service

In Bahamas, a Blind Father Wades to Safety, His Disabled Son on His Shoulders

Against all odds, Brent Lowe escaped the wrath of Hurricane Dorian. Now the real struggle begins. Press Release Distribution Service

How One Bahamian Town, Nearly Destroyed, Is Coping After Dorian

The small community of Treasure Cay, left without power, water or communication, is wrestling with the vast destruction wrought by the hurricane. Press Release Distribution Service

Iran Will No Longer Honor Nuclear Deal’s Limits on Research

The move was Iran’s third retaliatory step since President Trump renounced the 2015 agreement. Press Release Distribution Service

Is Brazilian Leather Out of Fashion? H&M Stops Buying Over Amazon Fires

One of the world’s largest retailers will cease buying leather from the country, where cattle farmers are blamed for their part in accelerating deforestation. Press Release Distribution Service

South African Riots Over ‘Xenophobia’ Prompt Backlash Across Africa

After rioters in Johannesburg targeted immigrants from other African countries, South Africa has been hit with boycotts and cancellations of soccer games and concerts. Press Release Distribution Service

India Looks Hopefully to the Moon Ahead of Chandrayaan-2 Landing

On Saturday, India could become the fourth country ever to land on the lunar surface. Press Release Distribution Service

China Injects $126 Billion Into Its Slowing Economy

The move comes as Beijing fights a costly trade war with the United States while looking for ways to keep its growth going. Press Release Distribution Service

Parliament’s Next Brexit Brawl: When to Hold Elections

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was expected to take his call for an early election to voters in northern England on Thursday, but the initiative is with the opposition. Press Release Distribution Service

In Bahamas, Stories of Survival From Hurricane Dorian

Harrowing tales have trickled out as officials in the Bahamas begin to take stock of the storm’s toll. Press Release Distribution Service

A Million Refugees May Soon Lose Their Line to the Outside World

As Bangladesh vowed to cut off mobile phone access in Rohingya camps, refugees who fled terror in Myanmar despaired over their future. Press Release Distribution Service

U.K. Democracy, Tested by Brexit and Boris Johnson, Holds for Now

Deep into an era of tear-it-all-down populism, democratic safeguards are, for once, working as intended. Press Release Distribution Service

As Hong Kong Protesters Push On, No Sign of More Concessions by Government

Demonstrators plan to hold more protests, calling the withdrawal of an extradition bill “too little, too late.” Press Release Distribution Service

Rooster ‘Was Just Being Himself’: Court Rules He Can Keep Crowing

A judge in France dismissed a couple’s lawsuit that a rooster was a nuisance and said the bird had a right to crow in his rural habitat. Press Release Distribution Service

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