February 28 Myanmar: At least 18 protesters were killed and 30 more wounded by security forces on the deadliest day of protests since the coup on February 1, according to…
This Week Around the World
Jan. 19 Kaiga-Kindjiria, Chad: A female suicide bomber detonated an explosive in a crowd on Jan. 19. At least nine civilians were killed in the attack, and two were injured….
U.S.–ordered strike leads to retaliation
A United States-ordered airstrike responsible for killing Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani has led to further missile attacks against U.S. military bases in Iraq. The attacks took place early Jan….
Death toll of Iraqi protests rising
Iraqi protesters who took to the streets on Oct. 1 are demanding political and socioeconomic reform throughout the country. Many Iraqi citizens believe the ruling class is failing to rule…
Ellen richsplains friendship with war criminal
Ellen DeGeneres lecturing activists about political civility perpetuates the culture of impunity for the rich and powerful. After receiving some flak on social media for watching an NFL game with…
This Week Around the World – Sept. 29–Oct. 4
Sept. 29 Lesbos, Greece: Protesting migrants set two fires at the Moria refugee camp, demanding to be transferred to mainland Greece from the small, overcrowded eastern island of Lesbos. The…
This Week Around the World – April 28–May 5:
April 28 Burkina Faso: Six people were killed in an attack on a Christian church following Sunday service in northern Burkina Faso. Al Jazeera reported armed attackers riding on motorbikes…
This Week Around the World – July 8-29
July 8 Eritrea: Efforts to normalize relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia continued in a landmark meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, the first of…
Middle East elections: what is missing?
The election season has come to an end recently for Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq. Presidential elections were held in Egypt, while general elections were held in Lebanon. Iraq also held…
PSU Arab Student Association kicks off first Arabian Night event
The newly founded Arab Student Association hosted its first Arabian Night event at 5 p.m. April 29 in Portland State Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom. Around 400 people attended, 100…
This week around the world: Sept. 23–29
Sept. 24 Germany Angela Merkel was re-elected chancellor of Germany for a fourth time in federal elections that also saw the far-right Alternative for Germany emerge with the third-most votes,…