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Club Spotlight: Sierra Club

By Shayla Mostyn · Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023

Eastern Michigan University’s Sierra Club educates its members on the importance of taking care of the environment.

Opinion: An intern's perspective of Global Ties Detroit

By Sophia Leveque · Thursday, April 28, 2022

A summary of my time working with Global Ties Detroit, who they are, and what they do.

International conference on violence in Syria to be held in Switzerland

By Nora Naughton · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The head of the Arab League announced Sunday that an international conference to end the Syrian civil war will be held in Geneva, Switzerland and is set to take place Nov. 23 and 24.

Syrian-American alumnus weighs in on current conflict

By Kenneth Bowen · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013

The conflict in Syria has been a global debate since the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, and some Eastern Michigan University students said the U.S. should seriously consider its options before taking military action.

Men arrested for plotting terrorist attack

By Drew Saunders · Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police announced the arrest of two men for plotting a terrorist attack with al-Qaida backing on Monday.

North Korea could prove to be threat

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, April 10, 2013

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced his country is now in a “state of war” with South Korea on March 30.

EMU Catholics discuss excitement for Pope Francis

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, March 17, 2013

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, of Argentina was elected March 13 as the next pope. He is the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to obtain the position.

Venezuelan President Chavez dies of cancer

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, March 10, 2013

Hugo Chavez, the socialist president of Venezuela, died Tuesday after losing a battle with cancer. Chavez was first elected in 1998 and has been in power for 14 years.

Sleep deprivation unhealthy, affects more than 700 genes

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Researchers from the United Kingdom have discovered that sleep deprivation results in the alteration of genes in those who get less than six hours of sleep a night, the BBC reported.

Iranian rocket, monkey sent to space, returned safely

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013

An Iranian rocket called Pishgam (or Pioneer) and a monkey were sent into space on Monday, according to the Iranian government.

U.S. says China not a currency manipulator

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

The United States has decided not to label China as a currency manipulator, according to a report from the BBC.

Palestine desires freedom and land rights

By Dana Afana · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

After the events of Operation Pillar of Defense between Israel and Gaza, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is seeking support from the United Nations to recognize Palestine as a non-member observer state.

Israel, Gaza cease fire

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012

Israel and Gaza came to a ceasefire agreement Wednesday after over a week of continuous violence. The incident started when Israel issued an airstrike and killed Hamas military leader Ahmed Jabari, the BBC reported Nov. 14.

Poll shows most countries preferred Obama

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

When Barack Obama was announced as the president of the U.S. Nov. 6, many countries were relieved. BBC recently conducted a poll to see which U.S. presidential candidate countries around the world wanted to see hold the position, and every country polled except Pakistan preferred Obama by an overwhelming percentage.

Mitt Romney fact checks Joe Biden, criticizes false statements on Libya

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized Vice President Joe Biden for making wrongful statements about the Libyan attacks during the vice presidential debate Oct. 11.

Ralls Corp sues Obama for denying wind farms

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The Chinese firm Ralls Corp is suing President Barack Obama for denying the company permission to construct wind farms.

Gov. Snyder meets with China to discuss agriculture exports

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently returned from a 10-day trip to visit with business and government leaders in China.

EMU expands education to Asia

By Nylasha Scott · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

Thanks to a two part agreement with Korea National University of Education, Eastern Michigan University students will be able to expand their educational experience to Asia.

Fire blazes in Syria

By Jennifer Kirby · Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

Syria’s internal battles have started an uncontrollable fire that’s blazing through the country’s largest city of Aleppo.

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Spain’s bailout plan causes violent protest

By Jennifer Kirby · Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012

Thousands of Spanish protesters rallied outside of Spain’s parliament building Tuesday, Sept. 25. Police actively tried to protect the Spanish parliament by placing metal barriers around the building.

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