New Year for Tibetans, Both at Home and In Exile
A deep dive by writer Alyssa Veltre provides insight into the Tibetan crisis during their yearly holiday festivities.
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International News
Polish Prime Minister Cancels Trip to Israel in Light of Holocaust Comments
On Sunday, February 17, Poland’s Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, announced the cancellation of his trip to Israel due to contentious Holocaust comments made by Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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South Africa to Hold General Elections in May
After much anticipation, it was announced that South Africa will hold its 2019 General Elections on May 8.
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The Little Mars Rover that Could
NASA Mars Rover, Opportunity, was declared dead only last week, Wednesday February 13, 2019.
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Reuters: UAE Hires American Ex-Spies to Hack Dissidents
Jarrett Dang Staff Writer A special investigation by Reuters has unveiled a secret Emirati spy ring that used Americans
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President Trump Declares State of Emergency
After Congress refused to approve more funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency to gain access to additional funding for the wall on February 15.
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A Secret Trip: Acting Pentagon Chief Talks Peace with the Taliban
On February 11, acting Secretary of Defense Pat Shanahan arrived in Afghanistan for previously unannounced talks with the Taliban this week.
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Aging Algerian President Announces Candidacy for Fifth Term
On February 10, Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced that he was running for his fifth term as President of Algeria. However, the 81-year-old has caused a stir amongst the populace with his announcement.
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21 Savage Detained by ICE
Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, better known as the Grammy-nominated rapper, “21 Savage” was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 3.
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By Mark J. Wood Staff Writer Renewable energies are changing the face of geopolitics and China is at the forefront.
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