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Yesterday’s News Today: Venezuela, an echo of past political strife in Latin America

April 14, 2019

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With a political situation that seems only to increase in violence, death and confusion, it can be hard to understand what exactly is happening in Venezuela. Though, if one steps back from the constant updates on the worsening...

Libyan conflict escalates as migrants flee and oil prices fluctuate

Andrew Gilkey, World News Editor

April 14, 2019

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Both the World Health Organization and the United Nations are scrambling to curb the effects of recent battles between the Libyan Government and the Libyan National Army. The LNA has continued its siege of Tripoli after a b...

Brexit woes continue for The United Kingdom

Matthew Meyer, Staff Writer

April 14, 2019

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With the continued battles, disagreements and delays of the Brexit deal, many in the United Kingdom are beginning to worry that they will never see the end of this dire situation. Yet again this week, the deal that would se...

Column: At the world’s edge

March 28, 2019

Prince Charles visits Cuba on first British royal visit

Darren Mikus, World News Editor

March 28, 2019

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Charles, Prince of Wales, visited Cuba March 24, accompanied by his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The two royals spent their first full day Monday touring Old Havana, the capital’s historic center. Prince Charles, 70, ...

Mueller finds no evidence of Trump-Russian collusion

March 28, 2019

Column: At the world’s edge

March 22, 2019

Yellow vest protest for 18 weeks straight

Andrew Gilkey, Diversions Editor

March 22, 2019

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The yellow vest protests in France have continued to cause destruction despite dwindling numbers. Demonstrations broke out March 16 on the Champs-Elysées, where protesters wreaked havoc on the luxury stores on the famous street....

Brexit date delayed by British parliament

Matthew Meyer, The Carroll News

March 22, 2019

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Supporters of the Brexit movement lost another major battle in the British Parliament last week, as three separate votes have gone against the proposed Brexit deal, for the delaying of their departure from the European Union. The...

Trump signs first veto after congressional rebuke

Madison Mooney, The Carroll News

March 22, 2019

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President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on March 15, rejecting efforts made by Congress to block the national emergency declaration Trump made to secure funding for the U.S.-Mexico border wall. By issuing...

New Zealand shooting death toll reaches 50, burials begin

Darren Mikus, World News Editor

March 22, 2019

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The death toll in the Christchurch, New Zealand, mass shooting of worshippers in two mosques rose to 50 as relatives of those killed begin to bury the dead. Twenty-one bodies were released and identified, and are being buried...

Column: At the world’s edge

February 21, 2019