New Zealand Approves Bill to Decriminalize Abortion
New Zealand finally brought its abortion laws to the 21st century on March 11.
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Author: Ariana Keshishian
Saudi Forces Retaliate Against Yemen’s Downing of Kingdom Fighter Jet
The downing of a Saudi fighter jet by Houthi rebels killed more than 30 civilians in the northern mountainous region of Yemen on Friday, February 14.
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Focus on Modern Piracy: Gulf of Guinea
With at least nine vessels attacked and 89 crew hijacked for ransom at the end of 2019, the Gulf of Guinea is now considered one of the most dangerous routes for international shipping.
Read moreSouth Sudan Faces Pressure from the International Community to End Conflict
United States diplomat, Tibor P. Nagy, called upon the countries in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in an effort to apply pressure on the two major peace partners in South Sudan to proceed with the formation of a government of national unity.
Read moreVatican Appoints First Woman in Senior Role as Secretariat of State
Pope Francis’s New Year’s Day homily urged listeners and followers to recognize women and the dignity they possess, along with ending violence directed against them.
Read moreIndia’s Second Moon Mission Ends in Failure
Indian’s lunar lander module, Chandrayaan-2, was intended to land on the surface of the Moon a little after midnight on September 7th, a month after it was shot into space. However, once the craft was 2 kilometers, or 1.2 miles, from the lunar surface it began to malfunction and lost contact with the Indian Space Research Organization (IRSO).
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