Trump Administration’s Move to Cut Aid to Palestinian Refugees Is Denounced

By EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ot5PsC
via IFTTT The drastic aid cut, urged by President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, changes another pillar of U.S. policy in Israel.

Modi’s Cash Crackdown Failed, Indian Bank Data Shows

By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N1mlxM
via IFTTT The prime minister’s surprise decision in 2016 to scrap old paper currency did not deter criminals, who found ways to exchange the bills.

Duterte Jokes About Rape, Again. Philippine Women Aren’t Laughing.

By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2C3Gi2v
via IFTTT “As long as there are many beautiful women, there will be more rape cases,” the president said in a speech — “by way of a joke,” his spokesman explained.

China’s State Media: Trump Tweets Come From an ‘Alternative Universe’

By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Pm8O1i
via IFTTT In recent days, China’s English-language state media outlets have grown more strident in their mockery of the president and his policies.

Theresa May Dances Her Way Through an African Visit

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NDXmxI
via IFTTT The British prime minister’s wooden moves drew ridicule when she joined in with two performances on a trip chasing trade deals.

‘Activists in Shackles’: Indians Denounce Arrests as Crackdown on Dissent

By KAI SCHULTZ and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wuW1m9
via IFTTT Five people have been arrested on charges including having ties to communist rebels, planning assassinations of government officials and inciting a riot.

She Gambled on Her Claim to Link Russians and Trump. She Is Losing.

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2C4XDZf
via IFTTT Facing trial in Thailand, the Belarusian escort Anastasia Vashukevich has begun backtracking on her claim to have evidence of election interference.

Hacking a Prince, an Emir and a Journalist to Impress a Client

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and AZAM AHMED from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N2iqk9
via IFTTT The NSO Group, a spyware maker, targeted the phones of powerful figures to show off its product, emails show. It’s now accused of illegal spying in lawsuits.

Australia’s Catholic Leaders Reject Call to Report Sex Abuse Heard in Confessions

By RICK ROJAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2POWjfT
via IFTTT Catholic officials in Australia said the proposal would violate a sacred rite, infringe on religious freedom and do little to protect children from predatory priests.

What if Emailing During Your Commute Counted as Work?

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MCb33u
via IFTTT A study of 5,000 commuters who traveled to work in London asked whether their time on the train functioned as part of their working day.

Mob Protests in Germany Show New Strength of the Far Right

By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MIlgM3
via IFTTT A rampage in the eastern city of Chemnitz now stands as a high-water mark in the outpouring of anti-immigrant hatred that has swelled in Germany.

For Sale: 55-Foot-Tall Lobster. Owners in a Pinch. Can You Help?

By ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wsSHb7
via IFTTT A giant lobster named Larry is at the center of a small town’s identity. What happens if he leaves? And what does a dispute about its future say about the culture of Australia’s “Big Things”?

Egypt’s Soccer Star Aims for a New Goal: Humbling His Own Bosses

By DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wwSTWa
via IFTTT Egypt’s soccer superstar Mohamed Salah unleashed a fierce assault on the country’s sporting establishment — an unusual act in a country where dissent is dangerous.

‘Beach With No Water’ Draws Sneers in Rome. But It Has Fans, Too.

By ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LEHEjL
via IFTTT A riverfront beach has been criticized as too little, too late for this summer, but for those who cannot get to the seaside, it’s a welcome option.

Bloomberg Moves New Forum for Elites From China Amid Fallout of Trade War

By EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Pg3Mn6
via IFTTT Organizers are moving the event to Singapore after a Chinese partner for the conference, planned by Michael R. Bloomberg, requested that it be postponed.

With Tampons and Concrete, Vandals Hit Paris Urinals Seen as Sexist

By AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2POLLx8
via IFTTT The city says the “eco-toilets” help solve a hygiene problem. Critics say they are an emblem of sexism.

Pause in Military Drills, Ordered by Trump, Leaves South Koreans Uneasy

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LEnSVV
via IFTTT President Trump’s complaints about the cost of the exercises, and of the American military presence itself, have some Koreans fearing for their security.

New Zealand Town May Ban Cats to Protect Other Species

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2om7LTF
via IFTTT The idyllic coastal town of Omaui, full of rare bird species, is considering a sunset clause for felines.

Precious as Silver, Vanilla Brings Cash and Crime to Madagascar

By Photographs and Text by FINBARR O’REILLY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NxiXrg
via IFTTT With prices reaching hundreds of dollars a pound, Madagascar’s vanilla-growing region is in the midst of an economic boom. The windfall, however, has come at a steep cost.

Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests

By MIKE IVES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nyumra
via IFTTT The impact of air pollution appeared especially stark in older men, a particularly worrying sign for countries with aging populations.

Australia Plans to Deny Chelsea Manning an Entry Visa, Citing ‘Criminal Record’

By ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LF3xzu
via IFTTT The Australian government said Ms. Manning, who was convicted of sharing classified American military documents, failed a character test.

Scotland to Provide Free Sanitary Products to Students

By CEYLAN YEGINSU from NYT World https://ift.tt/2onEV53
via IFTTT The government will invest more than $6 million to banish “period poverty” among girls and women in schools, colleges and universities.

French and U.K. Fishing Boats Clash in ‘Scallop War’

By PALKO KARASZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2PimiuV
via IFTTT A group of around 35 small boats attempted to chase larger British vessels away from waters off the coast of Normandy.

South Korean Leader Pushes Ahead on Plan to Meet Kim Jong-un

By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2PPuAvB
via IFTTT President Moon Jae-in of South Korea sees a more urgent need to meet North Korea leader after Mike Pompeo’s trip to the North was canceled.

Hong Kong Professor Arrested After Wife’s Body Is Found in Suitcase

By TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LCgJoP
via IFTTT The case comes as another professor in Hong Kong faces a high-profile trial in the deaths of his wife and daughter involving a gas-filled yoga ball.

Their Racing Pigeons Caught a Bullet Train. Then the Authorities Caught Up.

By KEITH BRADSHER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wrmHnP
via IFTTT An elaborate scheme to claim $160,000 in a Chinese bird race fell apart after accidentally smashing the speed record.

Was a Scientist’s Death Murder or an ‘Act of Mercy’?

By RICK ROJAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ojlfze
via IFTTT Mary E. White was a highly regarded scientist whose mind was ravaged by dementia. When her daughter was accused of murdering her this month, it set off a broader debate in Australia on euthanasia.

Giuliani Criticizes an Anticorruption Crackdown in Romania

By KIT GILLET from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LCNUZx
via IFTTT President Trump’s personal lawyer said his letter to the Romanian president was part of his private practice and had “nothing to do with the U.S. government.”

Posters Suggesting That Women Can Drink While Pregnant Stir Backlash

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MWPPg5
via IFTTT The posters, distributed throughout Australia, were made by a group largely funded by the alcohol industry, and their wording was changed after an outcry.

With Ships and Missiles, China Is Ready to Challenge U.S. Navy in Pacific

By STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N10tm2
via IFTTT China’s Navy is now the world’s largest. It has altered the military balance in Asia in ways the U.S. is only beginning to digest.

War Crimes Report Accuses Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. in Yemen

By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NtD0a6
via IFTTT A U.N. panel found evidence of torture, rape and mass civilian casualties, placing blame on both Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition.

Iran’s Parliament Gives President a Rare Rebuke

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ohfzG5
via IFTTT Lawmakers asked Hassan Rouhani to explain an economic crisis that has worsened as a result of U.S. sanctions, and then voted to reject his explanations.

300,000 Troops and 900 Tanks: Russia’s Biggest Military Drills Since Cold War

By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MVyzb3
via IFTTT Soviet-era military exercises once aimed at preparing for war with China are being reshaped. Now, Beijing is taking part.

France’s Environment Minister Resigns Live on Radio, a Blow to Macron

By AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NsKbj5
via IFTTT Nicolas Hulot, one of President Emmanuel Macron’s most popular ministers, said the government was not doing enough to tackle pressing environmental issues.

Nafta Is Suddenly in Doubt, and Canada Reels

By CATHERINE PORTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wknpD8
via IFTTT Most economists say an end to the trade deal would not severely harm the economy in and of itself, but they fear international investment could be chilled.

The Man Who Took On the Pope: The Story Behind the Viganò Letter

By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Lw9LSo
via IFTTT Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò wrote a 7,000-word letter that called for the resignation of Pope Francis, accusing him of covering up sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church.

Pentagon May Restart Major War Games Amid Rising Tensions With North Korea

By HELENE COOPER, THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF and EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MV7vJ8
via IFTTT The statement by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was yet another sign that the diplomatic thaw between Washington and Pyongyang is coming to an end.

Russia Hated John McCain, and Will Miss Him Dearly

By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MDNVlm
via IFTTT The death of the Arizona senator has deprived Moscow of its favorite punching bag, the supposed leader of a global conspiracy of “Russophobes.”

German Far-Right and Counterprotesters Clash in Chemnitz

By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nr4s8o
via IFTTT Demonstrations in the city began after a 35-year-old man was killed over the weekend, and nationalists called on people to “defend” their country from immigrants.

Australia Sends Migrants Found in Crocodile-Infested Waters to Detention

By ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NsTVdb
via IFTTT Officials called it “the first people-smuggling venture in over 1,400 days” and said the migrants would be deported to Christmas Island.

Duterte Is Accused of Murder in New Filing at Hague Court

By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2PHO9FZ
via IFTTT Relatives of eight Filipinos killed in President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war filed the new complaint against him at the International Criminal Court.

Vatican Power Struggle Bursts Into Open as Conservatives Pounce

By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BQOsLS
via IFTTT Vatican intrigues usually remain behind the walls. The battle now is fueled by a potent combination of conservative anger and the child sex abuse scandals.

North Korean State Media Denounce U.S. as Diplomacy Stalls

By EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MSeAtP
via IFTTT Belligerent articles alleged “extremely provocative and dangerous” American military moves after the United States canceled a trip by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

In Russia, a Top University Lacks Just One Thing: Students

By IVAN NECHEPURENKO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wiBkJY
via IFTTT The European University at St. Petersburg lost its teaching license after attacks from conservative nationalists who resent its Western orientation.

In Brazil, ‘Queer Museum’ Is Censored, Debated, Then Celebrated

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wnHYir
via IFTTT A controversial exhibition was shut down after protests by religious groups, inciting a national argument about art. After a record-setting fund-raising drive, the show reopened to large crowds.

Pope Francis, the Accusations and the Back Story

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MxJxEg
via IFTTT Here are questions and answers about allegations that Francis helped cover up a cardinal’s misconduct and about the deeper church disputes behind them.

17,500 Dutchmen Gave Their DNA in a Murder Inquiry. After 20 Years, an Arrest.

By MILAN SCHREUER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2obIifk
via IFTTT A practice known as familial DNA profiling, in which investigators take samples from potential relatives of a suspect, has led to the resolution of two major Dutch cold murder cases.

Hong Kong Professor Faces Murder Trial in ‘Yoga Ball Killing’

By TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MW7SDk
via IFTTT Dr. Khaw Kim-sun, an anesthesiologist, is accused of using an exercise ball filled with carbon monoxide to kill his wife and daughter.

U.S. Commander Urges More Transparency in Yemen Strike on School Bus

By ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2PHkU6c
via IFTTT The top United States air commander in the Middle East frustrated with the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen after an airstrike killed more than 40 children.

Myanmar Generals Should Face Genocide Charges, U.N. Panel Says

By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2wgi6EM
via IFTTT The United Nations says Myanmar’s top general, Min Aung Hlaing, should be among those tried for a “plan for destruction” of Rohingya Muslims.