Patricia Fox: The elderly nun the Philippines plans to expel
Summary A 71-year-old Australian nun says she will refuse to be expelled from the Philippines for alleged political activity. Sister Patricia Fox told the BBC …
Even as fear of Russia is rising, its military spending is actually decreasing
Summary According to the report released on Wednesday, May 2, by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, while a vast number of countries keep investing …
Turkey’s anti-war protesters detained: ‘Everything is a crime’
Summary In total 31 students from Turkey’s prestigious Bogazici University have been detained in Istanbul in recent weeks. The arrests began after a demonstration on …
Europe Is Annoyed, Not Grateful, After Trump Delays Tariffs
Summary The trump administration decided at the last minute on Tuesday that the United States would delay aluminum and steel tariffs on its allies by …
Facebook’s cash hoard has more than doubled in two years
Summary In the most recent quarterly earning’s report, Facebook reported $44 billion in total earnings, more than doubling the revenue the firm reported two …
What does a Trump-Macron bromance mean for the world?
Summary France’s President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Washington for three days this week, becoming the first foreign leader to make a state visit after Donald …
Merkel to Press Trump on Russia Sanctions
Summary After Manuel Macron’s visit to the United States capital this week, it has become clear that French President does not favor many of Trump’s …
‘No Longer Alone’: LGBT Voices from the Middle East, North Africa
Summary LGBT activists from Arabic-speaking countries in the Middle East and North Africa are defying state-sponsored repression and social stigma. In the 75-page report, “Audacity …
Myanmar soldiers jailed for 10 years for Rohingya killings
Summary In what could possibility be the first time the Myanmar government acted against those accused of perpetrating violence and hate against Rohingya, a military …
China Insists on Control of Religion, Dimming Hope of Imminent Vatican Deal
Summary China does not allow any foreign interference in religious affairs in their national territory, which reduces the possibility of reaching a potential agreement with …