March 15 Beijing, China China lashed out against Trump, again warning that the economic giant would crush the United States in a trade war and that firms in the U.S….
This week around the world March 11–17
March 11 Netherlands The Netherlands banned Turkish officials from campaigning there in order to pacify anti-immigrant forces in the nation amid rising xenophobia. In response, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…
J’ai Voté: Portland State community members weigh in on the élection présidentielle
French voters will head to the polls to vote for the country’s next president on April 23. While most Americans have their hands full handling the dramatic shift in political…
Tibetan Portlanders mark occupation with protest
Right now in Portland, protesting has become a way of life. The need to be heard and to really speak your mind has become a reality for many Portland State…
This week around the world March 4–10
March 4 Somalia Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire announced to the world that 110 people have died in 48 hours due to a variety of dehydration-related illnesses and ailments caused…
South Korean court finalizes impeachment of president
In a unanimous vote, South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye marking the end of a scandalous political collapse and what may be the start of…
This week around the world Feb. 25–Mar. 3
Feb. 25 Paris, France Centrist French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron announced his intent to meet with Angela Merkel in advance of this spring’s presidential elections. Macron is currently leading right-wing…
Questions abound after Russian ambassador dies in New York
Vitaly Churkin, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations since 2006, suddenly died of an apparent heart attack on Monday, Feb. 20. He was rushed to a Manhattan hospital from…
The New Old Colossus: PSU talks immigration
The Portland State Multicultural Center hosted “We Won’t Go Back,” an event exploring immigration policy and advocacy on Feb. 16. Dr. Ronald Mize, associate professor in the School of Language,…
This week around the world Feb. 18–24
Feb. 18 Pyongyang, North Korea China announced the suspension of all coal imports from North Korea over reports that the reclusive nation is continuing its nuclear program apace. The announcement…
“LOL”: Assassins take out half-brother of North Korean leader
Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of current North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was attacked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia on Monday, Feb. 13. He reportedly died in route to…