Japanese Prime Minister Abe Announces Resignation
On August 28th Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, announced his resignation. He has served as Prime Minister since the end of 2012.
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International
As Lebanese Prime Minister Struggles, Macron Intervenes
As of August 31st, former Lebanese Ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib has been designated as the new Lebanese Prime Minister. In the wake of the devastating August 4th Beirut explosion, the government tapped Adib as a replacement.
Read MoreCanada Job Report Shows Strong Gains
Canada’s job reports in August indicated one of the largest employment gains from the last decade, unlike many other economies, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Read MoreNissan CEO Ousted as a Result of Pay Scandal
According to Reuters, Nissan Motor Company Chief Executive, Hiroto Saikawa, considers his resignation as “passing the baton to the next generation” despite his argument of being improperly compensated.
Read MoreHigh Debt Levels are Weighing Down the Economy
Due to the economic instability in the United States, consumer debt has reached its absolute peak, reports Reuters.
Read MoreThe Anniversary of the Rohingya Massacre
Charred earth. Overgrown foliage. Tula Toli, two years after genocidal violence, has been reclaimed by the surrounding nature.
Read MoreThe Bahamas in Recovery After Hurrican Dorian
Starting as a tropical storm on August 23 and evolving into a hurricane on August 25, Dorian has left a huge hole in the Bahamas.
Read MoreBoris Johnson Placed on Voting Deadline
Recent events have the newly-elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a political standstill. Lawmakers in his own party, the Conservatives, had struck down his hope again of leaving the European Union without an agreement being made.
Read MoreTrump Calls off Talks with Taliban After Terrorist Attack in Kabul
Due to the recent terrorist attack in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, where 12 people were killed, including an American soldier, President Trump confirmed his cancellation of a meeting with Taliban at Camp David.
Read MorePope Francis Visits Mauritius on his Three-Nation Trip
Pope Francis landed in Mauritius Monday morning. The island was the last leg of his African tour, prior to which he had visited Mozambique and Madagascar.
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