Burkina Faso Cabinet Detained by Presidential Guard
The New York Times poses that the coup was motivated by the threat of disbanding the Regiment of Presidential Security in response to negative public opinion.
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Catalan Independence Remains Uncertain
Catalonia may soon become its own country, and if Arthur Mas, president of the most northeast region of Spain has his way, it would become the 20th country in the Eurozone and the 29th country in the European Union.
Read MoreShadow of Protests Continues to Haunt Hong Kong
When Hong Kong was surrendered to China by Great Britain in 1997, Beijing promised autonomy and little interference for 50 years. This meant that Hong Kong would adopt a communist system like mainland China by 2045, guaranteeing that the “one country, two systems” policy would not last.
Read MoreCrackdown on Islam Causes Trouble in Tajikistan
In August, the government demanded the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) to cease its activities. The IRPT is “the only officially registered Islamic party in the former Soviet Union,” reports Radio Free Europe. The IRPT also sided with the United Tajik Opposition during the Tajik civil war.
Read MoreKerry Announces US Plan for Refugees
Secretary of State John Kerry announced on September 20 the United States’ plan to raise the annual cap on migrants allowed into the country. Presently, the cap is 70,000 migrants, but it is expected to rise to 80,000 in the next fiscal year, and to 100,000 in 2017. Many of these migrants will include refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war, as well as other conflict zones in the Middle East.
Read MoreFocus on Elections: Reformed Dictator Wins Nigerian Presidential Race
By Lucy Njuguna Staff Writer Nigeria’s presidential and national Assembly elections were held at the end of March, after a
Read MoreFocus on Elections: David Cameron, Labour Party Prevail
By Abby Shamray Editor-in-Chief The United Kingdom will be holding general parliamentary elections on May 7. Polls show no clear winner,
Read MoreIs America Best?
By Isla Lamont Staff Writer In 2009, President Barack Obama stated in a public address, “I believe in American exceptionalism,
Read MoreArgentina’s Kirchner Implicated in Murder
On January 14, Argentinian President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman were accused of covering up Iran’s alleged role in a 1994 terrorist attack.
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