Russia Withdraws From Nuclear Security Pact Amid Worsening Relations with U.S.
By Matthew Schaller Staff Writer On October 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended a bilateral treaty with the United States
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New US Drone Base in Niger Latest Sign of Increased Counterterrorism Efforts
The United States is investing at least $50 million to create a military base in Agadez, Niger with the capability of deploying drones, as reported by the BBC.
Read MoreSouth Korea Promises Open Road to Northern Defectors
For the first half of 2016, the number of detections totaled 814, an annual increase of 15 percent. The plethora of defections has followed an increase in tension between North and South Korea following the North’s nuclear testing. The number of defectors used to reach over 2,000 a year, but after Kim Jong-un reached power, the number of defectors was cut in half. It appears to have been due to more difficulty in escaping and increased punishment, rather than better conditions. Park said in her speech that the increase in 2016 has been due to an increase in oppression and widespread hunger.
Read MoreSyrian Rebels Capture Dabiq From ISIS; Symbolic Loss For IS Forces
While U.S. and Russian lead airstrikes alike continue to target major ISIS strongholds in Syria and Iraq, a significant blow against the militants has been struck.
Read MoreMaldives’ Withdrawal from Commonwealth Suggests Government Corruption
The Maldives, a member of the Commonwealth for over 30 years, decided to withdraw due to accusations of human rights infringements and violating the Commonwealth Charter.
Read MoreYemen Begins 72-Hour Ceasefire Amid Controversy
A U.N. brokered ceasefire took effect in Yemen late October 19 after a call from the U.S. and Britain to end violence between the government and Iran-backed Houthis, a rebel group in Yemen.
Read MoreSomalia Attempts to Rebuild With November Elections
Somali citizens and observers look to these elections for the jolt necessary for rebuilding the state, which has been torn asunder by 25 years of anarchy, insurgency, and war.
Read MoreStruggling Haiti Receives Another Blow From Hurricane Matthew
Haiti is no stranger to the horrors of a natural disaster nor to empty promises from international aid organizations.
Read MoreEthiopia Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests
55 people killed at a local of the Oromo, one of the largest minority groups involved in protests against the government.
Read MoreEuropean Union and Afghanistan Agree to Return Migrants
By Samantha Stevenson Staff Writer The European Union and Afghanistan came to an agreement in a conference on October 5
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