Turkey and Russia agreed to a ceasefire deal on March 12 in Syria’s Idlib region to contain a conflict which has displaced nearly a million people in three months, according…
Russia releases captive whales
After releasing the first of nearly 100 killer whales and belugas captured by four privately owned companies back into their natural habitat on June 27, activists are now criticizing Russia…
Hill to the hall: Nov. 7–14
Virginia nearly a wipeout for Republicans Republican candidates for the Virginia statehouse had a rough night on Tuesday, Nov. 7 when they lost numerous races up and down the ticket,…
This Week Around the World: Oct. 29-Nov. 6
Oct. 29 Mogadishu, Somalia Officials removed after attack in capital Somalia’s police and intelligence chiefs were dismissed following a hotel bombing that claimed over 25 lives. Earlier this month, the…
This week around the world: Oct. 7–13
Oct. 7 Russia While other world leaders prepared puppies for the 65th birthday of Russian President Vladimir Putin, nearly 300 people were arrested as thousands of Russians protested across 26…
World leaders head to Hamburg for global economic summit
The G20, or Group of Twenty, summit meeting was held in Hamburg, Germany on July 7 and 8 to discuss global economic issues, including climate change, terrorism, migration, and free…
This week around the world: April 29–May 5
April 29 Manila, Philippines An Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila ended amid controversy over the lack of a joint statement by leaders, mainly due to concerns about…
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…
US Intelligence agencies issue Russian hacking report
On Jan. 6 the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a declassified version of its report on Russian involvement in the recent U.S. presidential election. The report drew…