Iran enters seventh day of unrest, 21 dead
Anti-government protesting in Iran continued into its seventh day Wednesday as the nations Supreme Leader blamed foreign enemies for the unrest. The protests have spread to dozens of Iranian cities by miscalculations in a long-simmering power struggle between hard-liners and reformers. Unable to ignore the protests, Ayatollah Khamenei responded via Twitter Tuesday saying, “In recent events, […]
US: 2017 In Review
2017 saw many highs and lows. From the Inauguration of president Trump to women’s million match protest a day after the Trump inauguration. There have been many intriguing moments and events that simply took our breaths away. January 6 – The US intelligence community releases a declassified report concluding Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an […]
As the World Watches, Iran Protests
Nearly 2,000 Iranian, pro-government supporters gathered for a peaceful, anti-government protest on Saturday, in support of the government’s policies, according to eyewitnesses. Demonstrators were broadcast on the state-run Iranian network; waving flags at the pro-government rally, which had been scheduled before the anti-government protest broke out. Protestations spread to many cities as government supporters also […]
Isis Claims Responsibility For Kabul Mosque Attack, 41 dead
A savage attack on a two-story Shiite Muslim Cultural center occurred around 10:30 a.m. (12:00 a.m. ET) on Thursday leaving 41 people dead in Afghanistan’s capital of Kabul. According to the health ministry, the attack left 84 people injured, mostly from burns. Among the dead are two children. Isis claimed responsibility for the attack in […]
In A Bold Move, U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Dozens Over Abuses
A set of sanctions widely missed by mainstream media were imposed by the United States this week; pertaining to 52 people and entities alleged to have violated human rights and corruption. The list included Muang Muang Soe; a top Burmese General heavily cited for the gruesome and often deadly suppression of the Rohingya – a […]
In The birthplace Of Boko Haram, Feminism Prevails
Beyond Boko Haram’s reach; love and feminism flourish in a place known for its ill-treatment of young women and girls; kidnapped and turned into sex slaves, then passed around to fighters like prizes – forcing them into battle. Some tie suicide bombs to their bodies and are ordered to strike the gates at the University […]
Myanmar: Rohingya reports August massacre as two journalists remain in custody
Detained on Dec. 12, two Reuters journalists appeared in court and remain in custody a police spokesperson said on Thursday. “The journalists are not allowed to meet with anyone because they are under investigation, and the case is under the Burma State Secrets Act,” said, Police Colonel Myo the Soe. Censorship in Myanmar; a result […]
128-9, UN rejects U.S recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
On Thursday the United Nations General Assembly inordinately voted in protest against President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, mainly turning deaf ears on his threat to cease aid to any country that went against his decision. Passed by a vote of 128-9, the nonbinding resolution declared U.S. action on Jerusalem “null and void” […]
Republicans pass Tax Bill, 51-48
House and Senate Republicans voted along party lines on Tuesday and early Wednesday, ebbing one step closer to the first significant legislative victory since assuming political control – passing the most comprehensive rewrite of the tax code in decades. The $1.5 trillion tax bill; expected to head to President Trump’s desk in the coming days, […]
Theresa May Struck A Historic Brexit Divorce Deal
Britain and the European Union struck a divorce deal on Friday, paving the way for arduous trade discussions. The move will ease the immediate pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, boosting hopes of an orderly Brexit. May scurried to Brussels before dawn to seal European Commission agreement that “sufficient progress” had been made to begin […]