By Brilee Carey
A suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria followed by a retaliatory airstrike by Israel raises tensions in the region
Category: International
Korean Heads of Government will Meet at Last
By Isabel Indresano
The two leaders plan to meet at the end of April to work towards resolution.
Students Rally Against Gun Violence To Ignite Change
By Chloe Teboe
A student-led anti-gun violence rally attracted more than 50,000 people to Boston. The event was part of the March for Our Lives movement created by survivors of the Parkland, Florida school shooting.
Hope Hicks Testifies Following Trump Twitter Tirade
By Belen Dumont
As the White House communications director prepared to testify before the House Intelligence Committee, President Trump continued to slam the Russia investigation on Twitter.
Heaviest Sanctions Yet Imposed on North Korea
By Stanley Chu
President Trump has imposed new sanctions on North Korea to target its shipping business
Syrian Government Bombing Kills Over 100 in Damascus
By Cho Yin Rachel Lo
Government bombing killed over 100 people in the northeastern suburbs of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Rex Tillerson Meets with Turkey Officials without an American translator
By Chloe Teboe
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Turkey’s Erdogan without an American translator in a move that one critic said could possibly leave U.S. positions open to misinterpretation.
Vice President Pence Claims US and Allies Will Remain United Despite Inter-Korea Talks
By Camille Lalancette
Pence believes alliance between the United States, South Korea, and Japan will remain strong regardless of talks between North and South Korea.
Palestinians violently protest Trump Jerusalem decision
By Stephanie Wittenbach
The announcement has sparked anger throughout the MiddleEast. President Trump overturned 70 years of US policy.
Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Orders U.S. Embassy Move
By Jack Billotti
The Trump Administration has officially recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. President Trump has also directed the State Department to move the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel.