Dangerous Pollution Levels in UK
By Brianna Bigelow
Residents of England and Wales have been warned to continue checking local air quality before participating in outdoor activities.
International
Turkey Holds Elections in The Midst of Political Scandals, Social Media Bans
By Catherine Casey
Polls opened in Turkey on Sunday for the country’s municipal elections.
Obama and Putin Discuss Diplomatic Plan
By Lesley Rozycki
After weeks of rising tensions between Russia and the United States, President Barack Obama and President Vladimir Putin finally spoke to one another.
Ukraine Defense Minister Kicked out by Lawmakers
By Michelle Lavner
Ukraine Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukh was sacked by parliament over disagreements on his handling of the Crimea annexation.
Hundreds connected to Muslim Brotherhood Sentenced to Death
By Jordyn Palmer
All of the defendants in this case are members of a now labeled banned group in Egypt called Muslim Brotherhood.
Obama imposes new sanctions on Russia
By Joshua Powers
Russia’s invasion and takeover of Crimea has dominated headlines recently, and new sanctions by the United States look to add to the building tension.
Harold Ramis Dead At Age 69
By Jacqueline Roman
Hollywood writer and director, Harold Ramis, passed away among family and friends in his Chicago home on February 26th.
Unrest Across Venezuela After Deadly Demonstrations
By Mercy Benzaquen
Deadly political protests continue in Venezuela. The political tension has grown over the past three weeks after thousands gathered on February 12, National Youth Day.
Biden Visits Asia to Diffuse Unrest
By Joshua Powers
United States Vice President Joe Biden made a trip to Asia recently amidst growing tensions between South Korea and Japan.
New Types of Terrorism on the Rise
By Catherine Casey
House and Senate Intelligence committee leaders Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein and Republican Representative Mike Rogers told CNN that the threat of terrorism continues to grow as new technologies emerge.