Allies work around the White House to reach Americans in uncertain times - The Washington Post

Allies work around the White House to reach Americans in uncertain times - The Washington Post: Germany says things are “Wunderbar Together.” Australia boasts of 100 Years of Matehood. Canada goes local.

How to register to vote #RegisterToVote - Washington Post

How to register to vote #RegisterToVote - Washington Post: Here’s how to get ready for November’s elections in your state.

Taylor Swift’s stunning statement: Famously apolitical star slams Tennessee Republican, endorses Democrats - The Washington Post

Taylor Swift’s stunning statement: Famously apolitical star slams Tennessee Republican, endorses Democrats - The Washington Post: The pop megastar said that Rep. Marsha Blackburn's "voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me."

Bitter partisan battle wounded Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court he’s joined - The Washington Post

Bitter partisan battle wounded Kavanaugh and the Supreme Court he’s joined - The Washington Post: As the newest justice prepared for his Tuesday debut, his colleagues on the bench already had moved quickly to paper over the damage.

Survey of battleground House districts shows Democrats with narrow edge - The Washington Post

Survey of battleground House districts shows Democrats with narrow edge - The Washington Post: Most of the battleground districts are now in GOP hands and their vote went heavily for Republicans in 2016.

Supreme Court: How John Roberts will manage the conservative majority - CNNPolitics

Supreme Court: How John Roberts will manage the conservative majority - CNNPolitics: The confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh puts the US Supreme Court firmly on conservative terrain and Chief Justice John Roberts at a personal crossroads.

Cover story: Cancer activist Kirsty Sword Gusmão | Options, The Edge

Cover story: Cancer activist Kirsty Sword Gusmão | Options, The Edge: From joining in the fight for Timor-Leste’s independence to becoming its first lady, Kirsty shares her experiences that drive her passion for activism to this day.

Serb nationalist wins seat in Bosnia's presidency, says party | Bosnia News | Al Jazeera

Serb nationalist wins seat in Bosnia's presidency, says party | Bosnia News | Al Jazeera: Milorad Dodik secured the job of a Serb member in the tripartite inter-ethnic presidency, according to his party.

China loves its copycat towns: from a replica of Shakespeare’s home to the boulevards of Paris | South China Morning Post

China loves its copycat towns: from a replica of Shakespeare’s home to the boulevards of Paris | South China Morning Post: The planned replica of Stratford-upon-Avon in southeast China is just the latest example of a trend that has seen fairy tale castles, Italian renaissance cities and even a mini Paris built halfway around the world

Meet Malaysia’s Syed Saddiq, 25, youngest cabinet minister in Asia | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

Meet Malaysia’s Syed Saddiq, 25, youngest cabinet minister in Asia | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: The Mahathir-mentored millennial isn’t just championing youth interests, he has actual skin in the game. But don’t underestimate his desire for change, his work ethic, or his ability to speak truth to power

In Japan’s dying countryside, ancient festivals struggle to live | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

In Japan’s dying countryside, ancient festivals struggle to live | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Shrinking rural communities have put the future of many traditional celebrations in doubt

Number of missing soars to 5,000 as relief aid arrives in Indonesia disaster zone | South China Morning Post

Number of missing soars to 5,000 as relief aid arrives in Indonesia disaster zone | South China Morning Post: Planeloads of food, clean water and other essentials were landing with increasing frequency at Palu on Sulawesi island

Interpol Chief, Detained by China, Resigns Under ‘Supervision’ of Party Watchdog - The New York Times

Interpol Chief, Detained by China, Resigns Under ‘Supervision’ of Party Watchdog - The New York Times: Days after Meng Hongwei was reported missing, a Chinese agency announced it had him under investigation. Hours earlier, his wife said he had sent her an emoji of a knife.

Wikipedia's top editor is this mild-mannered Virginian - The Washington Post

Wikipedia's top editor is this mild-mannered Virginian - The Washington Post: Steven Pruitt is the most prolific contributor to the website’s English version.

Palu students welcome to study in 38 universities across country - National - The Jakarta Post

Palu students welcome to study in 38 universities across country - National - The Jakarta Post: Palu students can contact the desired university office to attend classes.

Rebel without a pause - Nation | The Star Online

Rebel without a pause - Nation | The Star Online: Unrepentant political activist Hishamuddin Rais has no qualms about trading the streets for the corridors of Putrajaya, at least for now, to defend the nation’s May 9 democratic victory.

PM backs minister’s bid to end moral policing | Malaysia | Malay Mail

PM backs minister’s bid to end moral policing | Malaysia | Malay Mail: KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed support for a minister’s call to end moral policing in favour of a policy for “compassionate Islam”, saying the religion was not about punishment. Commenting on remarks by Minister in the Prime Minister Department (Islamic affairs)...

Why Oral Histories Can Be as Reliable as Written Ones - The Atlantic

Why Oral Histories Can Be as Reliable as Written Ones - The Atlantic: Not only written narratives have stood the test of time.

Old people struggle to survive as South Korea becomes 'aged society'

Old people struggle to survive as South Korea becomes 'aged society': Lee Sang-joon stands barely five feet tall, but the South Korean pensioner still has trouble stretching out to sleep at night in the tiny cubicle he has called home for the past 12 years.

Cameroon on Brink of Civil War as English Speakers Recount ‘Unbearable’ Horrors - The New York Times

Cameroon on Brink of Civil War as English Speakers Recount ‘Unbearable’ Horrors - The New York Times: A crackdown on separatists has emptied cities amid accounts of soldiers burning homes and shooting civilians. Despite the chaos, the country holds an election Sunday.

With ‘Fishy’ Jet Deal, India’s Opposition Finally Lands a Blow on Modi - The New York Times

With ‘Fishy’ Jet Deal, India’s Opposition Finally Lands a Blow on Modi - The New York Times: The Congress Party has found a new spring in its step by hounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the purchase of fighter jets from France, a deal that it says raises questions of corruption.

Indian Cooks Embrace the Instant Pot - The New York Times

Indian Cooks Embrace the Instant Pot - The New York Times: The electric pressure cooker is well suited for many Indian dishes, and a slew of new cookbooks are seizing on its popularity.

Turkey Believes Prominent Saudi Critic Was Killed in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul - The New York Times

Turkey Believes Prominent Saudi Critic Was Killed in Saudi Consulate in Istanbul - The New York Times: The critic, Jamal Khashoggi, entered the consulate on Tuesday to obtain a document he needed to get married and never emerged.

Far-Right Candidate Jair Bolsonaro Widens Lead in Brazil’s Presidential Race - The New York Times

Far-Right Candidate Jair Bolsonaro Widens Lead in Brazil’s Presidential Race - The New York Times: A year ago, many in Brazil regarded Representative Jair Bolsonaro’s presidential bid as fanciful. He has defied the country’s laws of political gravity.

Opinion | Susan Collins Is the Worst Kind of Maverick - The New York Times

Opinion | Susan Collins Is the Worst Kind of Maverick - The New York Times: She votes with the most right-wing members of her party, even while attempting to occupy some imaginary moral high ground.

Opinion | Did Facebook Learn Anything From the Cambridge Analytica Debacle? - The New York Times

Opinion | Did Facebook Learn Anything From the Cambridge Analytica Debacle? - The New York Times: An even bigger data breach suggests it didn’t.

Confirming Kavanaugh: A Triumph for Conservatives, but a Blow to the Court’s Image - The New York Times

Confirming Kavanaugh: A Triumph for Conservatives, but a Blow to the Court’s Image - The New York Times: The Supreme Court will move further to the right than it has been in many decades, with two distinct blocs that reflect the deep polarization of the American public and political system.

Anwar likely to win in 7-cornered fight, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Anwar likely to win in 7-cornered fight, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: The resort town of Port Dickson may be the centre of a seven-cornered fight in this week's by-election with star politician Anwar Ibrahim contesting, but its residents do not seem that excited.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Chinese students in US fear backlash after Vice-President Mike Pence’s inflammatory speech | South China Morning Post

Chinese students in US fear backlash after Vice-President Mike Pence’s inflammatory speech | South China Morning Post: But politician’s suggestion of a sinister link between Chinese Student and Scholar Associations and Beijing is widely dismissed

How cashless mainland China made Hong Kong, Singapore look backward | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post

How cashless mainland China made Hong Kong, Singapore look backward | This Week In Asia | South China Morning Post: Hong Kong and the Lion City were early adopters of cashless payments, but now find themselves playing catch-up. In Singapore, a new QR code promises to spare its ministers from feeling like ‘country bumpkins’