Dutch Authorities Arrest Suspect of Utrecht Tram Shooting
On Monday, March 18, Dutch authorities arrested the man suspected of opening fire on a tram in the Dutch city of Utrecht, killing three people and injuring five others.
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Author: Daniel D'Amico
Campaigning Begins to Replace Ousted South Korean President
According to Korean law, a new president must be elected within sixty days of the ruling, a unanimous court ruling approved the South Korean National Assembly’s December vote to impeach former President Park Geun-hye.
Read MoreFocus on Shadow Economies: Russia
Black market dealings in Russia are estimated to be about $49.04 billion in value, and this is especially prominent in the education system. Many achieve success and influence by taking advantage of the system to get titles and positions that they did not earn.
Read MoreFocus on Religious Persecution: Iran
By Daniel D’Amico Staff Writer On 25 September 2016, Mr. Farhang Amiri was murdered outside of his home in Yazd, Iran,
Read MoreFocus on Prison Conditions: Norway
Prison systems and prisoner treatment in Norway yields positive results as recidivism rates are very low in Norway among other Scandinavian countries.
Read MoreFocus on Art and Global Issues: Religion
The right to represent religion in art is protected today by freedom of expression. The importance of protecting this right continues to be relevant today as statements about religious freedom are implemented in different forms of art. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, this human right has been violated.
Read MoreFocus on Olympic Preparations: Nigeria
Sports and athletics unite Nigerians, and many are hoping Nigeria will be able to remedy the problems faced before and during the Rio Olympics prior to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
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Focus on Political Systems: Spain
The PP acquired a mere 28.7 percent of the votes, PSOE 22 percent, Podemos 20 percent and Ciudadanos 13 percent, as reported by the Guardian. These results were shocking as no party received the majority necessary to form a new government.
Read MoreFocus on Territorial Dispute: Crimea and Donbass
BBC News has called this the “worst East-West crisis since the Cold War.”
Read MoreFocus on Political Silencing: Russia
By Daniel D’Amico Staff Writer Many notable Russian citizens have suffered death by assassination, as reported by BBC News. The
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