The newly founded Arab Student Association hosted its first Arabian Night event at 5 p.m. April 29 in Portland State Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom. Around 400 people attended, 100…
This Week Around the World: 04/29-05/06
This Week Around the World: 04/29-05/06 April 29 Bangladesh: A UN Security Council delegation spoke with Rohingya refugees as they visited camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district. During their visit,…
Protests continue in Gaza
Protests continue for the fifth week along the Gaza-Israel border as more injuries and deaths accumulate. As of April 23, Haaretz reports 40 Palestinians have been killed and over 5,500…
This week around the world: April 19–21
April 19 Iran: Leaders announce decision to switch from dollar to euro The government in Tehran announced Wednesday it will switch from reporting foreign currency in American dollars in favor…
Israel accused of excessive force against Palestinians along Gaza border
Protests continue for the third week along the Gaza-Israel border as Palestinians participate in the Great March of Return, which began on this year’s Land Day. Land Day falls on…
Amid possible reconciliation with Taliban, civilians die in government-led attack
In late February 2018, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani made an unprecedented offer to recognize the Taliban as a legitimate political group without preconditions. With support from the UN, the change…
This week around the world: April 8–15
April 8, Brazil: Former president jailed for 12 years following corruption conviction Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was imprisoned after seeking refuge with the São Bernardo do Campo…
When elephants fight: Understanding the conflict in Yemen
In 2011, a wave of uprisings spread through the Middle East as demonstrators protested against regimes with long-standing human rights violations, including political corruption, state violence, social inequality, high unemployment…
Putin elected president of Russia for fourth term
On Sunday March 18, Vladimir Putin was elected President of Russia for his second consecutive term and fourth overall since 1999. Putin ran as an Independent party candidate and received…
Populist parties vie for power in Italian parliament
The results from the Italian general election on March 4 indicate populist triumph, although who will ultimately take control of the government remains unclear. Direct democracy proponents of the Five…
This week around the world: Feb. 26–March 4
Feb. 27 Papua New Guinea: Magnitude 7.5 earthquake kills at least 20 At least 20 people were killed when a powerful earthquake hit 55 miles northwest of the capital city,…