Spain Disrupts Local ISIS Cells, Suppliers
By Leah Cerilli Staff Writer Seven people with ties to ISIS were arrested in a series of raids across Spain
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UN Peacekeeping Troops Accused of Sexual Assault
By Felipe Bueno Staff Writer United Nations peacekeeping troops have recently come under heavy scrutiny for various sexual assault accusations.
Read MoreBank of Japan Implements Negative Interest Rates
This last effort aims to make banks issue more loans by allowing them to make money on their own interest rates as well as encourage growth of new businesses rather than hoarding sums in the central bank.
Read MoreBrexit Gains Support Months Before Poll
According to the Independent, in the first public survey, 45 percent of the polled population were in favor of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union while 36 percent voted against the idea. The survey went further to ask public opinion on the proposed changes connected to the referendum.
Read MoreActivists in Russia Institutionalized
Pavlensky’s first psychiatric evaluation took place at the Serbsky Center, where, according to The Observer, people who opposed the Soviet regime were regularly diagnosed with psychological disorders due to their views. Analysts fear that this may mean a resurgence of the past. Pavlensky himself believes that, “The Investigative Committee wants to demonstrate that I am crazy and to show their own craziness.”
Read MoreU.N. Peace Talks Delayed by Opposing Factions
The current slew of peace efforts is not by any means a new or inventive method, and for the third time in four years The U.N. Security Council, with the help and support of world powers, adopted a resolution to end the killings in Syria. As the U.N. has stated, the purpose of these “Vienna Statements” is to be the basis for “a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned, political transition to end the conflict.”
Read MoreEgypt Cracks Down on Dissenters Near Anniversary of Arab Spring
Security around Tahrir Square, the iconic center of the 2011 political demonstrations and revolt, has since been increased. The government has appointed clerics to preach against public dissent. Some remaining activists and human rights organizers have gone in to hiding. To date, Sisi has jailed over one thousand political critics.
Read MoreEurope Struggles to Integrate Migrants, Refugees
While Sweden and Germany enforce open integration policies, Britain increases funding for English-language instruction and Denmark requires migrants to surrender possessions valued over $1,500.
Read MoreWEF 2016 Focuses on Gender Equality
Tackling inequality took center stage following the release of the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report. Using “economic, educational, health-based, and political indicators,” the comprehensive 2015 report ranked 145 countries based on how gender-inclusive their economies were that year.
Read MoreYouth Deaths Mount in Israel and Palestine
Palestinian leaders claim these acts of aggression stem from the fact that the youth see no future ahead, as they have known conflict their whole lives and there are no prospects for peace in sight. They also place blame for children being swayed to commit acts of violence on Islamist groups that call for Israel’s destruction.
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