Nov. 11 South Africa Fatal flash flooding from early summer storms has killed at least six people in Gauteng, South Africa. The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and many…
Elections around the world
The United States is not the only country electing a new leader this year. Here is a rundown of other countries also engaging in presidential politics: Bulgaria, Nov. 6. Voting…
This week around the world Oct. 31–Nov. 7
Oct. 31 Venezuela Nov. 11 has been set as the official date for a “national dialogue” to begin between the Venezuelan government and opposition parties. The agenda for the November…
PSU celebrates opening of Pan-African Commons and PIAAA Cultural centers
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Cultural Resource Centers held their Grand Opening Celebration for both the new Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Students,…
Upcoming international events
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Project at Portland State announce a talk with Holocaust historian Christopher Browning titled “From Humanitarian…
This week around the world Oct. 24–31
Oct. 29 All 28 European Union member countries and Canada have reached a deal on the “Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.” Under CETA 99 percent of all tariffs will be…
Okinawa: Afterburn
Portland State University’s Center for Japanese Studies will present a screening of the acclaimed documentary film Okinawa: The Afterburn. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s…
Toward a lifelong adventure
What is student life like in Lyon? How are classes taught in Stellenbosch? Wouldn’t it be cool to be the first in your family to visit Kazakhstan? Students enrolled in…
This week around the world Oct. 17–23
Oct. 20 Britain to pardon gay men The British government passed “Turing’s Law” on Thursday, posthumously pardoning 65,000 men charged with crimes related to their sexuality and offering those still…
Events around the world Oct. 10–16
Oct. 10 France Nadia Murad Basel Taha, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, ISIS/Daesh Captive, Awarded Human Rights Prize Nadia Murad Basee Taha, a Yazidi survivor of ISIS violence and capture, was…
In the shadow of the Kingdom
“Even if you change my name, I’m afraid they’ll find out who I am,” Mutab said as he attempted to calm himself by drinking his favorite Arabic tea, Alwazah, or…