Ukraine Conflict: Cease-Fire Announced by World Leaders in Minsk
NBC News reports on developments regarding efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine: World leaders announced on Thursday a cease-fire…
Malawi floods devastation far worse than first thought
The Guardian reports that the damage from floods in Malawi is reported to be much greater than originally thought: Nearly…
‘Sitting on the cliff of a species extinction’
This interview by Deutsche Welle with marine biologist Douglas McCauley illustrates the uncertain future of many marine animals in the…
Floods Force Evacuations in Greece, Albania and Macedonia
Weather.com reports on the heavy rain and flooding hitting parts of Southern Europe: Prolonged, persistent rainfall has led to big…
Fears South Sudan conflict could spark regional war
The Sudan Tribune reports on the difficult situation regarding ongoing conflict in South Sudan and also what measures could be…
Obama facing rising pressure to send lethal aid to Ukraine
Fox News reports that president Obama is facing pressure to supply arms to the Ukranian government: President Obama is facing…
Don’t rule out a full-scale conflict in this tug of war
Hussein Ibish, a writer at The National, comments on the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Hizbollah and the potential…
Skyrocketing food prices in northern Canada prompt call for action
Globalnews.ca reports on how high food prices are affecting residents of northern Canada and how their southern neighbours have been moved to…
New England slammed as powerful storm churns north
CNN reports on a winter storm hitting the northeastern United States as it makes its way north: New England faced…
Europe Facing Crisis of Democracy: Polls in Many States To Trigger Instability
The International Business Times reports on the rising popularity of extreme and non-mainstream political parties in Europe and the effect…