By Jasmyn Jacob — 11/03/2011
Gender equality has finally reached new heights. 16 commonwealth countries agreed Friday to change the rules of succession.
Category: International
Protestors Occupy London
By Ali Inglese — 11/03/2011
Anti-Capitalist Protestors in London may be evicted. For almost a month protestors have been camped outside of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Copley rally shows solidarity with Libya
By Cat Viglienzoni — 02/26/11
You could hear chants of “Gadhafi must go,” “Down, down with Gadhafi! Down, down with the assassin!” and “Stop the killing, stop the crime!” at Copley Square in Boston today. Supporters of the Libyan protesters rallied to raise awareness about the growing violence in the African nation
Journalist returns from Egypt, shares experience
By Anum Hussain — 02/15/11
WEBN sat down with freelance journalist Iason Athanasiadis. Athanasiadis was in Cairo, Egypt in the heat of the demonstrations. He shared his story and provided insight on the current situation.
International journalist Doug Struck shares insight on Egypt
By Anum Hussain — 02/11/11
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has resigned. Vice President Omar Suleiman made the announcement on state television and handed power to the military.
Mubarak still in office; Effect of protests reaches Pakistan
By Anum Hussain — 02/10/11
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced today that he will remain in office but not seek re-election. Mubarak broadcast his statement around 3:30 p.m. EST. The crowd gathered in Tahrir Square erupted in anger.
Demonstrators Gather for Second Egypt Protest
By Anum Hussain — 02/05/11
You could hear the beat of their drums and the sound of their chants. Hundreds of protestors in Boston marched around Copley Square today to make clear that they stand united against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
Hundreds Protest Egypt in Boston
By Anum Hussain — 01/29/11
The protest march about the situation in Egypt went from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Faneuil Hall in downtown Boston. It all started Thursday night when 23-year-old Marihan Hashesh had a plan to show fellow Egyptians that the United States is behind them.
Pro-Immigration Rally Takes Over Capitol Hill
By Anaridis Rodriguez — 10/02/10
“Si Se Puede” means yes we can. That was the message echoing throughout Capitol Hill this morning. Hundreds of Latino immigrants crowded the northwest lawn of the Capitol to gear up for the One Nation rally.
United Nations Plan Threatens Animals
By Alyssa Altman — 11/16/09
Protecting rainforests has never been so debated. A United Nations plan to protect tropical forests and fight climate change could possibly threaten more plants and animals with extinction.