Syrian Ceasefire Begins, A Shaky Peace Holds
The peace was a welcome sign for many in the war-torn country. Key rebel cities like Aleppo and Homs hosted new protests against the Assad regime, with the slogan, “The Revolution Continues.”
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Author: Angelo Piro III
Global Perspectives on the US Presidential Race
In a series of interviews with international students both at Seton Hall and abroad, The Diplomatic Envoy highlights the importance of this election to the world.
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Zika Virus Spreads in Americas, Fear Rises in the US
The threat of the Zika virus has also overshadowed the upcoming Summer Olympic Games, which are to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in less than 180 days.
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Samantha Power: “Little Will Happen” Without US Leadership
Power laid out what she viewed as the guiding principles of American leadership abroad, both in the past and going forward: coalition-building and multilateralism, principled engagement with all parties, and preservation of American values.
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Iran-Saudi War of Words Escalates to UN
Saudi Arabia received widespread public outcry in Iran for its execution of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on charges of terrorism and sedition, along with 46 other prisoners.
Read moreFocus on Freedom of Expression: China
By Angelo Piro Staff Writer Ai Weiwei, the controversial Chinese artist famous for his work in protest of the current
Read moreAung San Suu Kyi Determined to Lead Party Despite Constitutional Hurdles
Suu Kyi made it clear in an interview with Radio Free Asia that anyone elected to the office will be a figurehead, and that she would lead her party.
Read moreKurds Continue to Succeed Against ISIS
Continuing further into ISIS territory will require a delicate balancing act in order to support the fighters while mollifying a Turkish government fearful of a well-armed PKK.
Read moreNicaragua Canal Faces New Setbacks
According to Reuters, though the report stated that the canal will have an overall positive impact on Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan government must raise the standards applied in building the canal and protect against risks, such as loss of biological reserves and the risk of earthquakes.
Read moreTPP Finalized But Faces Congressional Hurdles
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman described the deal to the New York Times as only “an important first step,” as the TPP must still be ratified by the government of each state party. Having already been denied fast-track authority on the deal by the House of Representatives earlier in the summer, President Obama still faces bipartisan opposition to the TPP.
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