Human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh jailed ‘for 38 years’ in Iran
Summary The International human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, has been sentenced to 38 years and 148 lashes for her peaceful activism in favor of …
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Eye on China, Singapore splurges on top-line arms
Summary Singapore’s projected budget spending came out last month and it was projected that the nation-state would spend about 30% of its expenditures on …
Britain’s Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit, but Not to Control It
Summary On Thursday, March 14, British lawmakers voted to postpone the country’s departure from the European Union which was supposed to take place on March …
6 Days Later, New Zealand Plans New Gun Laws
Summary On March 15, a gunman attacked mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and killed 50 people and injured 50 more. New Zealand has often been …
A Cloud Over Trump’s Presidency Is Lifted
Summary With the release of special counsel Robert Mueller III’s conclusions last Sunday, it seems as though accusations of Russian collusion by U.S. President …
Australian anti-Muslim party caught in sting seeking NRA funding
Summary Following a sting operation by Al Jazeera, the Australian One Nation party has been found to have lobbied the National Rifle Association in …
Nativism and terror: clinging to ‘cherished heritage’
Summary On March 15, a man killed 50 people in two mosques of New Zealand. While he was first charged with murder, it became clear …
Trump tells Russia to get its troops out of Venezuela
Summary There is currently a political war going on in Venezuela between President Nicolas Maduro and his opposition, Juan Guaido. Despite Maduro being elected …
Moon hopes North Korea responds positively to U.S.-S. Korea efforts
Summary In advance of a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this month, South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressed hope that North Korea responds …
Reiwa: Japan reveals the name of new era ahead of Emperor’s abdication
Summary After much anticipation following the current Japanese Emperor’s announcement that he intends to step down, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga revealed the name …