international affairs

Preach what you know

Not too long ago I had the misfortune of waiting for a bus that was never to arrive and I figured flipping through the Manitoban…



Trouble in the U.S. of A.

The future looks bleak for the economy of the United States. Currently, the U.S. is embroiled in a dispute about whether the decision by Federal…


Old enemies, new friends

China and Russia have sent a shockwave through the financial world, as they announced that they would no longer use the American dollar when trading…


Promoting peace?

The former British Member of Parliament and supposed anti-war activist George Galloway embarked on a cross Canada tour Nov. 16, with a stop planned in…


An issue of consent

Think before going to BODIES…The Exhibition. BODIES is not to be confused with BodyWorlds, a competing exhibition that has full consent from the individuals being…


Royal Boost

Its official: Prince William has finally popped the question to long time girlfriend Kate Middleton. While the Queen and British tabloids are surely jumping for…



Seriously?

In Saudi Arabia, women cannot drive, cannot use many facilities utilized by men and must receive a man’s written permission to open a bank account,…


South Africa’s Obama?

Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, has always been a controversial figure. Before becoming president he was dogged by allegations of corruption, rape and…