international news briefs
Arab League puts sanctions on Syria On Nov. 27 the Arab League approved economic sanctions on Syria to try and end its violent response to…
international affairs
From revolution to freedom?
I woke up this morning to the news that a good friend’s brother-in-law was shot in the head in Tahrir Square last night. He has…
A Child’s View from Gaza
In 2009, Susan Johnson never thought the exhibit she had in mind would now be travelling throughout the United States, let alone that there would…
Peace group provides hope for youth
Chicago’s problem with youth and gang violence isn’t unknown; the city has been referred to as a war zone by law enforcement, newscasts and city…
The new Middle East
As I prepare to head back to Doha, Qatar after a six month hiatus in lovely Winnipeg, I appear to be going back to a…
Diwali
On Oct. 26, scores of people in South Asia celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights. Countless Canadians celebrated as well, in a tradition that is…
international news briefs
Over 1000 Afghans protest possible pact to keep US troops in Afghanistan More than 1,000 university students blocked a main highway in eastern Afghanistan on…
International briefs
Italian prime minister resigns Italians celebrated the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi outside Rome’s presidential palace on Nov.12, as the prime minister officially stepped down, ending…
Breach of integrity
This past September, a Dutch psychologist was suspended from his post after evidence surfaced that he had committed academic fraud on an extensive scale. Diederik…
Zoological Investigations
Guess who stepped on (another) fire ant colony? Guess who was bitten all over everywhere, went home and stepped on a dying honey bee and…