For many in Pakistan, newly-elected Prime Minister Imran Khan is a breath of fresh air. His unorthodox campaign and dedication to improving the economic conditions of the poor and purging corruption have proven to be very popular, though there is much criticism over his former playboy persona and past behaviour,
In October of 2016, Al Salam mosque, one of two in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was attacked by vandals spraying swastikas, curse words and other insults such as “go home” on the windows and doors of the mosque. Such attacks are becoming more and more common: as Islamophobia rises in Western
Gun violence has risen dramatically in the Peel Region over the last few years. 54 incidences of firearms being discharged in Brampton and Mississauga were recorded in 2016, according to a Peel Regional Police report. As of October 31, 2017, there has been 56, leading to one gun death a month.
While providing an excellent platform for communication with the public, the open nature of Twitter has led to an abuse of the platform to involve significant amounts of hate speech. It stands by the First Amendment, promoting Freedom of Speech; nevertheless, the debate rages as to the limits of this
As the approaching spectre of climate change threatens to shift the world’s delicate systems out of balance, one type of emergency that is easily underestimated, yet highly impactful, is the complications of heat waves. Though one may scoff at the possible detriment, such attitudes have had severe consequences in the
The possibility of a global extinction created by nuclear war has gripped the world in fear since 1945. Nuclear weapons have dictated a multitude of factors governing international relations and have reshaped the practical and theoretical realities of power and global dominance, along with a host of side effects that
Over the last four years, the city of London, England has been protected by a guardian angel, who calls himself “the Shadow.” Nonetheless, the media seems insistent on naming him “the Bromley Batman.” Aged 31, tall, bearded, and dressed in combat trousers, a tight black shirt, and a bandana, the
Last year (2nd September), the three-year-old Alan Kurdi, a Syrian child, was found drowned on a beach in the Mediterranean Sea. The powerful images taken by Turkish journalist Nilufer Demir helped to galvanize the global public into action to support the refugees by showing the devastation the war was causing.
A group of armed militia men in Harney County, Oregon have taken over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. They are accusing the United States of violating the constitution by illegally seizing land from citizens, in particular, that of the Hammond family. In 2001, Dwight and Steven Hammond, a father/son team of ranchers, set
War. War never changes. As the dark shadow of ISIS threatens to engulf the Middle East, organizations throughout the world race to prevent its ever-tightening grip. From NATO and its allies to Anonymous, the Italian Mafia and Al Qaeda itself, ISIL has made enemies throughout the world, preying on
In recent times the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) also known as the Islamic state of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has faced local organized resistance as it continues its militant struggle for statehood. Many militia groups, such as the Iraqi Shia contingent ‘Kata’ib al-Imam Ali’ (translated from
London’s famous vigilante, first dubbed “the Bromely Batman” but who prefers to be called “the Shadow”, has been spotted in Cornwall as he stopped a mugging attack on a couple in the dead of night. Cornwall is a British county in the westernmost part of the south-west peninsula, a
Mullah Omar, the Supreme Commander of the Taliban, died two to three years ago. This, at least, is according to BBC, as reported by Sayed Zafar Hashemi, a spokesperson for Afghani President Ashraf Ghani. Hashemi stated that “As soon as we get any more authentication… we’re going to let the media
As South Carolina removed the Confederate battle flag from state grounds, white supremacist groups protested this move as dismissive of the state’s cultural heritage and pride. Others would argue that the flag is a symbol of oppression and racism that divides the country. One factor in the flags removal would
Across South London, a hero has arisen to fight crime and prevent injustices. Known as “the Bromley Batman,” this masked vigilante has taken to the streets to prevent muggings and assault. Standing at 6 feet tall, appearing to be in his early 30’s, wearing black combat-style trousers, a tight
Throughout Egypt, there is a large amount of opposition to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his administration. For the 18 months that he has been in power, numerous attacks by militants have left hundreds dead, in attacks against mostly military targets at first, before expanding to businesses and infrastructure like
Recently, there have been many high profile police shootings in the United States that have generated large amounts of controversy as to the use of excessive force and accountability. In an extensive analysis by the Washington Post, over 385 people have been killed in police shootings in 2015 so
North Korea claimed Wednesday that it now had the ability to miniaturizing nuclear weapons, stating that it has had this capability for some time, along with highly accurate short, mid and long range weapons, in a statement from the North Korean military to the Korean Central News Agency, the state
ISIS’s recruitment strategies to attract followers have been diverse, well structured and highly effective. The myriad of approaches used signal the movement towards a leaner, meaner, smarter breed of terrorists. The brutality with which they have approached their goals has ranged from ethnic cleansing and public executions to forced conversions
The Saudi Arabian offensive in Yemen continues as the Saudis have launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels throughout Yemen, including at one of the major international airports to possibly prevent an Iranian plane from landing, making the runway unusable. According to the New York Times, the airport is used extensively as
