Global Archive
Whenever you go out into public, especially if you are in a busy city or in an area that has a higher crime rate, you need to take steps to protect yourself from criminals who may try to steal from …
What is disaster? By definition, it is “a serious disruption in the functioning of a community/society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts exceeding the ability of the affected community/society to cope using its own resources.” Experiencing …
By Luis GayAP, The Associated Press, conducted “a yearlong investigation” which discovered that Burmese slaves have caught some of the seafood sold in American grocery stores, restaurants, and even cat food. Through interviews, AP discovered that “dozens of men …
Yesterday a shooter opened fire in Ottawa, Canada, killing Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a soldier guarding the Ottawa War Memorial. Despite the efforts of a few local good Samaritans, Cpl. Cirillo died from his wounds, and left a city in a …
Update, March 31, 2014: In reaction to the release of the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, which predicts threats not only to food supplies but also to security due to climate change, I repost this blog today …
Despite the warning signs for over a year, many feel surprised to learn we are now looking at another tense situation within the Middle East. The escalation of the Syrian crisis came to a tipping point with the alleged use …
The Afghani government has expressed irritation with the U.S. amidst scheduled peace talks with Taliban leaders which could begin as early as this week. In a tumultuous region, it can be easy to understand why feeling left out of decisions …
Not for the first time this year Syria has been cut off from the internet in a move that the Syrian government is blaming on terrorists. According to many, the action was a result of the government’s attempt to cut …
Women is Saudi Arabia have taken a huge step for equality with the anti-domestic violence campaign, “No More Abuse.” Associated with the King Khalid Foundation, this campaign is a major milestone in a country where gender inequality rank at one …
Former President George W. Bush is learning just how small of a world it is after having to cancel his latest European trip to prevent arrest. Human rights organizations, including the Center for Constitutional Rights, have filed suit against the former …
