International
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 in World
midst a world of conflict-the worst global financial crisis in decades, lingering conflict between and within nations, unusually high food and fuel prices, terrorist attacks and security threats worldwide, numerous natural disasters, and continued underdevelopment in the Third World-the United Nations commenced its 63rd session of the General Assembly last week.
Asia: China
by Jenna Arvanaghi '10 in World
The year of the rat has been epic for China. With the Olympics being held in Beijing this past summer, Chinese people were able to show the world its artistic talent and historical past. It continues to shine. On Saturday, Sept. 27, a Chinese astronaut made history by performing the nation's first-ever spacewalk.
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by Brett Corrigan '09 in World
Despite initial hesitation from Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), the first presidential debate of the 2008 election season took place Friday, Sept. 26, at the University of Mississippi as the candidate's colleagues in congress embarked on a bipartisan effort to bolster a struggling economy.
Priest Stabber Inspired By 'DaVinci Code'
by Victoria Ngare '12 in World
According to the Italian media and the Catholic newspaper Avvenire, 68-year-old priest Rev. Caino Calitri was in critical condition after being stabbed on Tuesday by 25-year-old Marco Luzi.
Luzi informed police that he was inspired to commit the crime after watching the film The Da Vinci Code, which convinced him he was the anti-Christ.
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 and Kieran Whelan '09 in World
United States: Financial Crisis Continues to Unfold
The United States House of Representatives voted on Monday, Sept. 29, to reject the White House's $700 billion rescue plan for the financial industry, sending markets reeling and triggering the Dow Jones Industrial Average's biggest decline ever.
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 and Kieran Whelan '09 in World
Israel: 'Beatlemania' Breaks Free
in Tel Aviv
Last Thursday, Sept. 25, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney played his first show in Israel in front of approximately 40,000 fans.
This show came 43 years after The Beatles were banned from performing in Israel.
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 and Kieran Whelan '09 in World
India: Worshippers Killed in Temple Stampede
At least 168 people were killed and at least 100 were injured when thousands of pilgrims stampeded on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at a Hindu Temple in the historic town of Jodhpur in Western India.
According to the BBC, a wall near the temple is said to have collapsed, causing panic among thousands of devoted worshippers marking the start of the Hindu Navaratra festival.
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 and Kieran Whelan '09 in World
Austria: Far Right Gains in Vote
The leaders of Austria's two far-right parties had their strongest showing in decades in general elections held on Sunday, Sept. 28.
The Freedom Party and the Alliance for the Future of Austria, populist parties that are considered far-right, took around 29 per cent of the vote, preliminary results showed on Monday, Sept.
by Mary Kate Nevin '09 and Kieran Whelan '09 in World
Egypt: 19 Hostages Freed, Kidnappers Killed
Eleven European tourists and eight Egyptians abducted in the Egyptian desert have been freed unharmed in a "rescue and recovery operation" in which some of their kidnappers were killed, Egyptian officials said on Monday, Sept.
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