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Upcoming international events Nov. 23-Dec.1

The group Freethinkers of Portland State is hosting the first university screening of Islam’s Non-Believers. The film, directed by Deeyah Khan, “investigates the lives of ex-Muslims, who face extreme discrimination,…

This week around the world Nov. 14–21

Nov. 16 Russia Russia withdrew support from the International Criminal Court after it released a report accusing Russia of war crimes during the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014….

Nuclear policy

On Oct. 27, a majority of United Nations member states voted to move forward in negotiating a treaty that would ban nuclear weapons. Among the states that opposed such a…

Events around the world Nov. 7-13

Nov. 11 South Africa Fatal flash flooding from early summer storms has killed at least six people in Gauteng, South Africa. The O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and many…

Elections around the world

The United States is not the only country electing a new leader this year. Here is a rundown of other countries also engaging in presidential politics: Bulgaria, Nov. 6. Voting…

Upcoming international events

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education and the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Project at Portland State announce a talk with Holocaust historian Christopher Browning titled “From Humanitarian…

This week around the world Oct. 24–31

Oct. 29 All 28 European Union member countries and Canada have reached a deal on the “Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.” Under CETA 99 percent of all tariffs will be…

Toward a lifelong adventure

What is student life like in Lyon? How are classes taught in Stellenbosch? Wouldn’t it be cool to be the first in your family to visit Kazakhstan? Students enrolled in…

This week around the world Oct. 17–23

Oct. 20 Britain to pardon gay men The British government passed “Turing’s Law” on Thursday, posthumously pardoning 65,000 men charged with crimes related to their sexuality and offering those still…