On India’s Republic Day, Jan. 26, protesting farmers in India broke police barricades to storm the historic Red Fort where hundreds of police officers were injured and one protester is…
Brazilians call out Bolsonaro for COVID-19 mismanagement
Hundreds of people joined caravans across Brazil on Jan. 31 calling for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second consecutive weekend,…
What the fuck is a v-card anyway?
Growing up, I was always taught that one day a guy would come along and sweep me off my feet. We’d fall in love, he would take my virginity and…
Tens of thousands in Russia call for release of jailed opposition leader
Following the arrest of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Jan. 17, tens of thousands of his supporters have taken to the streets despite below-freezing temperatures and mass arrests, according to…
A decade after Arab Spring, protests turn violent in Tunisia
Over the last two weeks, police have arrested over 1000 people in relation to protests against economic inequalities and excessive police force in Tunisia, according to Al Jazeera. According…
This Week Around The World Jan. 17-Jan. 23
January 19 Bangkok, Thailand: Anchan Preelert, a one-time civil servant, was sentenced to 43 years in prison for violating Thailand’s infamously strict lèse-majesté law, which criminalizes defaming senior members of…
With Brexit complete, people now face its effects
The United Kingdom officially left the European Union’s single market and customs union on Dec. 31, making Brexit a full reality. “This is an amazing moment for this country,”…
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January 10, Kazakhstan: Despite an election boycott by the only registered political opposition party, Kazakhstan held nationwide elections. The elections have been criticized as uncompetitive. “The campaign was not competitive,…
Migrants left facing extreme weather after camp burns down
Hundreds of migrants started moving into heated tents on Friday after being left stranded in freezing temperatures when the migrant camp in Lipa was closed then mostly destroyed by a…
Controversial bill legalizes elective abortions in Argentina
After 12 hours of deliberation, Argentina became the largest Latin American country to legalize elective abortions on December 30. This came two years after a failed attempt by pro-choice activists…
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January 3, Pakistan: 11 ethnic Hazaras were killed in a targeted attack in Mach, Pakistan, according to security officials. Following the attack, protests and demonstrations occurred across the country. According…