Author: Emily Mullin

Fighting Continues In Libya Despite Pandemic Truce

On Monday, the Libyan National Army (LNA) launched a shelling attack against the rivalling Government of National Accord (GNA). The LNA targeted areas near Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport, killing four civilians and injuring six. These reports surfaced after both the LNA and GNA had welcomed a ceasefire in response to

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Court Ruling Puts American Sanctuary Cities In Jeopardy

This past Wednesday marked US President Trump’s latest victory in his attack on sanctuary cities. The Trump administration can now withhold millions in funding from states and cities that fail to comply with federal immigration law enforcement. It was previously illegal for the U.S. government to deny resources based on

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New Plan Tackles Herculean Task Of Stabilizing Greece’s Economy

On Thursday evening, Greece’s Parliament passed a bill that will unburden banks of 30 billion euros in non-performing loans. The bill will implement the Securitization Scheme, nicknamed the ‘Hercules’ plan, which will allow banks to sell off bad debt to special investors. Currently, Greek banks are encumbered with around 75

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Rape Crisis In India Tests Justice System

Earlier this year, a woman reported to the Unnao police that she had been raped at gunpoint on December 12, 2018. Her rapist was later jailed but found himself free this past week after securing bail. Last week, the 23-year victim intended to board a train in the Unnao district

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Ukrainian Lawyer Goes On Hunger Strike

This past week, prominent Ukrainian lawyer Yevheniya Zakrevska announced that she would go on a hunger strike. Zakrevska represents the families of the Heavenly Hundred, the protesters who were killed during the Euromaidan Revolution. She announced her commitment on live TV on November 21st, which marked the 6th anniversary since

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The Food Security Crisis In Haiti

A recent press release from humanitarian organizations has shed light upon the looming threat of food insecurity in Haiti. The country has one of the highest levels of food insecurity in the world. Currently, 3.67 million people, which equates to 35 per cent of the Haitian population, require emergency food

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The Russian-Ukrainian War And Its Global Implications

On Thursday, July 25, Donald Trump President of the United States engaged in a worrisome phone call with Volodymyr Zelensky, the recently elected President of Ukraine. Formalities dwindled as the conversation progressed, ending with a blunt proposal from the President of the United States. The transcripts of that phone call

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OECD Proposes Stringent Tax Regime For Multinational Corporations

On November 8th, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its second report detailing a prospective taxation system for multinational companies in the technology industry. It suggests that internationally orientated companies should be subject to a minimum corporate tax rate in 2020. The OECD believes this approach is

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How Will Britain’s Upcoming Elections Affect Brexit?

November 1st was supposed to mark the first day of Britain’s independence from the European Union. Prime Minister Boris Johnson had initially promised a definitive exit from the EU by October 31, with or without a deal. Much like past Brexit deadlines, this one has passed to no avail. Britain

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