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World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Did Uber bribe?
The US Justice Department has begun taking preliminary steps in investigating whether Uber broke a US law against foreign bribery. Uber, an American technology company, that offers..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
The labor test
French President Emmanuel Macron is all set to unveil the government’s highly anticipated labor reform plan. Emmanuel Macron won the French Presidential election on May 7, 2017.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 31, 2017
Turn to safe havens
The aftermath of North Korea firing a missile over Japan found investors turning to safe-haven assets as Asian markets fell. North Korea has increasingly ignored the calls from the international…
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Kenya bans plastic
The usage of plastic bags has been banned by Kenya. The nation has announced that anyone caught using plastic bags will be fined $40,000 or will have to serve four years of jail time.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 30, 2017
Nigerian corruption crackdown
A court in Nigeria has seized $21 million from the bank accounts of Diezani K. Alison-Madueke, the former oil minister. Alison-Madueke stands accused of corruption and for laundering..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 28, 2017
Harvey strikes US
The state of Texas in United States has been hit by one of the deadliest hurricane’s in its history. Thousands have been had to be rescued and many others have remained stranded..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 28, 2017
Where is Yingluck?
The former Prime Minister of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled the nation, may seek asylum in the UK. Thailand has been gripped with rumors of the Shinawatra’s whereabouts..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 28, 2017
Fake news in Indonesia
Indonesia is cracking down on a hate group called Saracen that was spreading incendiary information and fake news through a massive online network. Tech giants like Google..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Has Shinawatra fled?
Yingluck Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, may have fled the nation in a bid to escape a guilty verdict. Shinawatra is on trial for corruption – a charge that’s been..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 26, 2017
Samsung heir jailed
Lee Jae-yong, the acting chairman of Samsung and the heir to the billion dollar conglomerate has been held guilty of corruption by a court in South Korea. The billionaire has been..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Proof of corruption
The former Prosecutor General of Venezuela, has revealed that she has evidence of President Nicolas Maduro’s corruption. Luisa Ortega Díaz was recently ousted by the country’s..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
A Red Flag
The horror of the holocaust didn’t stop other genocides from occurring in Bosnia, Armenia, Rwanda, Cambodia, or Darfur. Although India and Pakistan sign peace treaties, the two..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
Abolishing Brazil’s reserve
Brazil has announced that it will be abolishing a vast reserve in the Amazon to allow mining in the region. Brazil, in South America, is one of the world’s biggest democracies..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 24, 2017
US – an early warning
A UN committee has issued an “early warning” to the US urging the administration to tackle racism. A number of white supremacist groups participated in a rally called Unite..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 23, 2017
Philippines death toll
A Roman Catholic archbishop in Philippines has ordered the church bells to ring for 15 minutes to inspire citizens to stand up against the mounting violence in the country. The nation’s President..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 22, 2017
Violence in Togo
Two protestors have been killed in the African nation of Togo after law enforcement used live bullets to break up a demonstration. 13 others have been injured as a result of clashes..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Catholic Church VS Duterte
The Philippines Catholic Church has publicly criticized the government over its violent war on drugs. Human rights organizations have condemned Robert Duterte, the current..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Hong Kong protests
Thousands took the streets of Hong Kong to participate in a pro-democracy rally in the region. The participants were also protesting the recent incarceration of activists. Hong Kong..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 21, 2017
Barcelona terror cell
The terror cell behind the Barcelona attack was planning multiple other vehicle attacks across Spain. According to the Spanish police, the group had collected 120 gas canisters..
World - Analyses & Assessments - Aug 20, 2017
Manhunt underway
There is currently a large-scale manhunt underway in Spain for Moroccan-born, Younes Abouyaaqoub, who has been linked to the Barcelona terror attack. According to..