North Korea’s Threat of Retaliation under New Sanctions
The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of the strongest sanctions against North Korea yet, following the sixth and largest nuclear test by North Korea to date.
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Flooding in Mumbai Challenges Economic Stability
Extreme flooding in Mumbai left highways, homes, and hospitals battered and damaged causing people to raises questions on if Mumbai can provide for its people and continue to as a n economic power.
Read MoreEscalating violence in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic, known for its many rebellions and conflicts, saw a rise in religious tensions after the forced removal of President François Bozize, which has led to their ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Read MoreOil: Russia’s Foreign Policy Tool
The Russian oil market continues to bewilder the European Union, as they find themselves at odds with one of their largest supplier of energy.
Read MoreRwanda’s Embryonic Democracy Threatened by Its Creator
President Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s leader since 1994, could effectively rule until 2034 due to a constitutional referendum but, his prolonged control could also hinder the very democracy he has tried to promote.
Read MoreU.N. Security Council Votes to End Haiti Peacekeeping Mission
Regional support in addition to international support is on display for the reduction of Haiti’s peacekeeping mission. Chilean president Michelle Bachelet promises her 400 troops in the U.N. operation will withdraw from Haiti.
Read MoreChina Seeks to End Conflict between U.S. and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have discussed the situation with North Korea and the Chinese president expressed his desire for a diplomatic solution.
Read MoreAftermath of US Airstrike on Syrian Air Base
In response to recent chemical attacks by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, United States President Donald Trump ordered an airstrike on Syria’s Shayrat Air Base. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated that the U.S. had “no discussions or prior contacts” with Russia regarding the strike.
Read MoreNorth Korea Missile Test Fails as U.S. Signals Policy Shift
North Korea launched a ballistic missile test in defiance of U.N. resolutions, and in line with the abandoning of strategic patience, the United States, is considering a number of additional options including shooting down North Korean ballistic missiles that are to be used in future tests.
Read MoreShabab Suicide Attack in Somalia
The Shabab, a branch of the terrorist group Al Qaeda, was also responsible for an earlier attack in February when another car bomb attack occurred in a market in Mogadishu, leaving at least 39 people dead and 50 injured.
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