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Russia’s Fight Against the Truth

Russia’s Fight Against the Truth

Alexander Prudencio March 8, 2022

Photo Credit: cnn.com The Russian government and suppression or distortion of information is not something new, but with the new war with Ukraine, Putin is taking this disinformation into an all-new...

Democracy is on its Deathbed in Nicaragua

Dpaiztorr November 9, 2021

On November 7, Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua was re-elected for a fifth term as president in an election that was fraught with corruption, intimidation and fraud. President Ortega and his wife, Vice President...

What is Happening in Haiti?

What is Happening in Haiti?

Bmcinnes April 23, 2021

In the last weeks of March, thousands of Haitians took to the streets protesting against President Jovenel Moise who is currently facing backlash for refusing to move into a more transitional government. The...

Nicolas Sarkozy Conviction

Nicolas Sarkozy Conviction

HanneloreT March 15, 2021

France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy has just been recently convicted of corruption. On March 1st, a Paris court found former president Nicolas Sarkozy who served from 2007 to 2012 convicted for...

Biden Brings Hope for Future Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks

GRazeq December 2, 2020

Even though president-elect Joe Biden is a longtime supporter of Israel, he has expressed aims to restore support for Palestinians that was cut under the Trump administration. So, what does this mean...

Biden Faces Setbacks Rejoining Iranian Nuclear Deal

Nventura November 28, 2020

Iran is in need of economic relief, yet president-elect Joe Biden still needs to decide how to reverse the sanctions on Iran if he plans on rejoining the nuclear deal. Iran also has a part to play before...

Denmark Plans to slaughter millions of minks to protect the well-being of their citizens

Denmark Plans to slaughter millions of minks to protect the well-being of their citizens

CGuirand November 16, 2020

On November 9th, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced plans of slaughtering millions of minks in Denmark due to their ability to rapidly mutate the coronavirus. With the continuation...

Nigeria’s #EndSARS Movement

BKnibbs November 15, 2020

There is a social movement occurring in Nigeria and parts of the United States. The movement known as #EndSARS started as a hashtag on Twitter calling for the abolishment of the Special Anti-Robbery...

Aftermath of Typhoon Molave in Vietnam

Nventura November 8, 2020

A powerful typhoon traveled through the Philippines before hitting central Vietnam and causing multiple landslides, leaving various towns and villages destroyed and several declared dead on October 23rd. Typhoon...

Determined Protesters vs President of Belarus

Nventura October 26, 2020

  Enormous demonstrations in the streets of Belarus began about two months ago and continue as a result of the possibly falsified presidential election on August 9. About 100,000 protesters gather...

Flood Barriers in Venice Succeed Again

Flood Barriers in Venice Succeed Again

Nventura October 18, 2020

A flood barrier referred to as the MOSE project, has protected Venice for a second time from a high tide. Its first successful run was on October 3rd, displaying its effectiveness of keeping the city from...

China Against U.S. Journalists

China Against U.S. Journalists

Nventura September 24, 2020

Foreign journalists who work for American news organizations in China are unable to get their press credentials renewed by the Chinese government. When the visa of a journalist expires, they must leave...

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