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In a recent strike on Feb. 3, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria was killed by United States forces.

ISIS Leader Taken Down in Syria

Laura Ridoux, Managing Editor Feb 13, 2022

Decades of attempts to take down the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have now culminated in its leader being eliminated during a United States raid last week. Executed in northwestern Syria, the Feb. 2...

A truck driver barrels through the streets of New York, creating panic and chaos.

Terror Hits The Streets Of New York Once Again

Jesse Zambrano, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2017

On Oct. 31, tragedy hit the streets of New York when a man named Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov drove his pickup truck down a crowded street near Stuyvesant High School, hitting a school bus and others...

Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami after being injured and captured by police

New York and New Jersey Bombings: What We Know

Natalia Torres, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2016

On Saturday, Sept. 17, two bombs went off in two neighboring states.  In the morning, a bomb in Seaside Park, New Jersey exploded but injured no one.  Later that night, a bomb went off in the neighborhood...

In news this week: Rousseff impeachment process picks back up, ISIS claims string of attacks across Iraq, the bison is now the US national mammal and George Zimmerman attempts to sell the weapon used in the Trayvon Martin shooting.

Recap: May 9 – 15

Sophie Feinberg, Editor May 15, 2016

International Affairs Brazil crisis: Rousseff impeachment process 'back on track' "An impeachment process against Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff appears to be back on track after the acting...

Obama announces the deployment of 250 more troops to help Syria in the fight against ISIS.

Obama Sends 250 More Troops to Syria

Mariam Ahumada, Staff Writer Apr 28, 2016

On Monday, April 25, Obama confirmed that 250 more troops would be sent to help fight against the Islamic State (or ISIS) forces still in power within Syria. Obama's decision to deploy 220 additional...

Greece deports migrants, Paris attack suspect arrested, Mississippi passes controversial bill and update on Keystone pipeline leak in this weeks news.

Recap: April 4 – 10

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Apr 10, 2016

International Affairs Greece Starts Deporting Migrants to Turkey as E.U. Deal Takes Effect "They had braved risks and hardships to get to Greece, having crossed the narrow strait from Turkey in...

This week: Brussels attack, Obama in Cuba, North Carolinas controversial law and Sanders sweeps in Western Saturday.

Recap: March 21 – 27

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Mar 27, 2016

International Affairs BRUSSELS ATTACKS: AT LEAST 30 KILLED AS EXPLOSIONS HIT AIRPORT AND METRO STATION "The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for twin attacks that have...

In news this week:
protests in Brazil, civilian rule reaffirmed in Myanmar, Clinton sweeps Tuesdays primaries and Sea World announces new orca policy.

Recap: March 14 – 20

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Mar 20, 2016

International Affairs Brazil protesters call for President Rousseff to resign "Huge crowds have taken to the streets across Brazil calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign. Opponents blame...

This week: US strikes in Libya, Syria receives aid, Harper Lee dies and Apple versus the FBI in San Bernardino case.

Recap: February 15 – 21

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Feb 21, 2016

International Affairs  49 killed in U.S. airstrike targeting terrorists in Libya "American warplanes hit an ISIS camp in Libya where foreign fighters had been engaged in advanced training,...

UN convoy reaches Madaya, Taiwan elects first female president, Obamas final State of the Union address and Flints water crisis in this weeks recap.

Recap: January 11 – 17

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Jan 17, 2016

International Affairs  Madaya Syria: Aid convoy reaches besieged town "An aid convoy has reached the besieged rebel-held Syrian town of Madaya, bringing vital food and medicines. Distribution...

Japan apologizes to comfort women, executions in Saudi Arabia, officers in Tamir Rice indicted and militia takes over Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in this weeks recap.

Recap: December 28 – January 3

Sophie Feinberg and Daniela Quijano Jan 3, 2016

International Affairs Japan and South Korea agree WW2 'comfort women' deal "Japan and South Korea have agreed to settle the issue of "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese brothels during World...

National Front Party loses in France, Mother Teresa to be a saint, US striking harder against ISIS, Congress budget approved and more in this weeks recap.

Recap: December 14 – 20

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Dec 20, 2015

International Affairs  National Front Party in France Is Dealt a Setback in Regional Elections "French voters dealt a sharp setback to the far-right National Front in regional elections on Sunday,...

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