Autonomous state status officially revoked Changes to the Indian Constitution went into effect on Oct. 31, revoking autonomous state status of Indian-administered Kashmir. After the constitutional changes were first announced…
Authorities free 1,500 from abusive schools in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities began conducting raids on Islamic schools, known as almajiri schools, throughout the country and have freed over 1,500 boys and young men who suffered abuse. Authorities said these…
Southern Africa drought affects 45 million people
A drought throughout southern Africa is affecting about 45 million people, causing food insecurity throughout the region. The drought—an ongoing issue throughout southern Africa since 2012—had record low rainfalls as…
Johnson fails to deliver Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to meet his first Brexit deadline of Oct. 31, despite his “do or die” pledge. Brexit, or “British exit,” began as a referendum that…
This Week Around the World– Nov. 3–10
Nov. 3 Port of Cotonou, Benin: Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea kidnapped nine crew members of the MV Bonita, a Norwegian-flagged ship that was anchored off the coast of…
Air pollution causes public health emergency in New Delhi
New Delhi officials declared a public health emergency on Nov. 1 as a result of air pollution nearly 20 times the levels deemed safe by the World Health Organization. A…
South Sudan declares state of emergency over flooding
Heavy rainfall and flooding displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes throughout several countries in East Africa. Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia are the three most-affected countries. More…
Redacted newspapers protest lack of press freedom
Australian newspapers blacked out their front pages on Oct. 21, making them appear heavily redacted in protest of the government’s control over press freedom. While conversations criticizing the Australian government…
United Kingdom celebrates Samhain
A modern-day Samhain festival occurred in Derry, Northern Ireland and hosted approximately 120,000 people over the course of a four-day celebration. Samhain, pronounced “Sow-win”, is a Pagan holiday celebrated in…
This Week Around the World – Oct. 28–Nov. 3
Oct. 28 Bamoungoum, Cameroon: Landslides caused by heavy rain killed at least 42 people, including 26 children and four pregnant women in western Cameroon. The landslides occurred late at night…
PSU celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Portland State’s La Casa Latina Student Center organized a celebration on Nov. 1 to honor those who have passed for Día de los Muertos. Día De Los Muertos, also known…