Saudi Arabia Moves Forward with Trial of Women’s Rights Activists
On March 1, Saudi Arabia’s Office of Public Prosecution announced its decision to move forward with their upcoming trials against women’s rights activists.
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2019
Pope Francis Calls Historical Conference to Address Priestly Abuse
In a surprise move on February 17, Pope Francis called together a four-day meeting to discuss sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, which was attended by hundreds of bishops and other Catholic leaders.
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President Buhari Wins Re-election in Nigeria
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, won re-election following national elections held on February 23.
Read More‘ISIS Brides’ Spark Fierce Debate over Nationality and Terrorism
On Monday, March 4, former jihadist supporter Hoda Muthana’s request for case expedition was denied by the federal courts, the latest development in a case that has generated international discussion on the status of “ISIS brides”.
Read MoreGuyana Looks to Learn from Venezuela as its Massive Oil Project Kicks Into Action
The oil mining and production behemoth ExxonMobil is expected to begin oil production in Guyana in 2020.
Read MoreABC Panel Tackles Issues in African Diaspora Community
On February 26, the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Association hosted the inaugural “ABC Panel.”
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United States and Russia Exit Key Arms Control Treaty
The United States and Russian Federation have withdrawn their commitments to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty, which is an arms control measure between the two nuclear superpowers.
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Upcoming Israeli Election
With the Israeli elections on the horizon, Benny Gantz, former head of the Israeli Defense Force and current head of the center-left Resilience party, announced a joint election ticket with Yair Lipid
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Yellow Vest Protests in France: Anti-Semitic Abuses Upset the Nation
What began as an opposition to the rise in fuel taxes soon broadened into a nationwide uprising against President Macron and his political class, which is seen as disconnected with the majority of the French population.
Read MoreNew President-Elect Dr. Joseph Nyre Visits South Orange Campus
Seton Hall University’s President-Elect, Dr. Joseph Nyre visited all three of the university’s campuses on February 22, when the entire Seton Hall community came together to welcome him and his family.
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