In 2010, as reported by the New York Times, cholera was introduced to the nation of Haiti due to “fecal waste laced with cholera germs from latrines used by the Nepalese peacekeepers into the water supply.” Speaking recently about the scale-back in assistance to Haiti, Nikki Haley, the United States’
May 3rd marked World Press Freedom Day, as inaugurated by the UN General Assembly in 1993. This year’s theme, Critical Minds for Critical Times, will observe the pivotal role played by world media representatives in promoting informed, engaged, and developed societies. The day also remembers media workers, particularly journalists, who
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced his plans in attempting to change Japan’s pacifist constitution, saying he hopes revisions will take place by 2020. Abe hopes to amend the pacifist constitution that has been in place since enacted by American occupiers after World War II. The constitution was enacted
As many are aware, citizens of North Korea have been living under the malicious dictatorship of Kim Jong Un for over five years now. As his recklessness grows, the world looks on in shock and disbelief. This is a man willing to do whatever he finds necessary to maintain his
