GERMANY At the beginning of last week, it looked like Germany was only days away from creating a coalition that would allow its government to continue running. The coalition was to consist of the center-left Social Democrats, the conservative Christian Social Union, and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union. The Christian Social Union, which is […]
“We’ll save a lot. We don’t care,” President Trump insisted in his recent threats to pull $285 million in funding from the UN budget. While the Trump administration insists that the recent ‘null and void’ vote against the U.S.’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital did not bear weight upon the decision, the recent […]
The good ol’ United States of America; it’s the country I call home and also the country I find the most committed to being… ‘different’. All countries have their own identity. I’m pretty sure of this; I’ve met many people from various places all around the world and each one of them exudes a distinct […]
United States U.S. President Donald Trump faced harsh criticism last week after allegedly referring to Haiti, El Salvador and a number of African countries as “shithole” countries in a meeting with Democrats and Republicans about DACA, a U.S. program that grants temporary, renewable residency to the children of undocumented immigrants. President Trump then went on […]
“What were you doing over in Londonderry?” my driver asked, clearly emphasizing the London part in the name of Derry/Londonderry. I was in Belfast at the end of a month-long study abroad program in Derry, Northern Ireland. I had evidently gotten a unionist cab driver. Derry is located just five minutes from the border with […]
Myanmar The Rohingya people are a Muslim ethnic minority group that has been living in western Myanmar for centuries. They speak their own language and comprise nearly one-third of the country’s population. Despite their long history in the country, discrimination against them is no new concept. Under British rule, the Rohingya were seen as immigrant-laborers […]
While most Americans begin to get in the holiday spirit with the Twelve Days of Christmas, the Puerto Rican holiday season begins in November at Thanksgiving with the setting up of the tree and continues through to mid-January, concluding with the Octavitas. It is often noted that the Puerto Rican view of Christmas season is […]
CHINA By: Alex Voisine The waters were calm in the East China Sea off the coast of Shanghai on Saturday, until about 8pm, when a Panama-registered oil tanker collided with a Hong Kong-registered ship carrying food from the United States. The Panama-registered oil tanker, known as SANCHI, was over 900 feet in length and was […]
Work experience is the hidden requirement of pre-professional life, and most modern career paths involve industry knowledge or specialized skills, which internships can provide in a hands-on, practical context. When an employer looks at your resume, internships would normally make up the bulk of the experience section. However, legal and language barriers have made the […]
Can you think of a movie that you love so much that you would choose to watch it again and again? I can! One movie that I have seen many times is called Sunny. It’s a Korean comedy-drama that was released in 2011. The movie is about a middle-aged woman called Im Na-mi who tries […]
When the clock strikes 12:00 am cities all around the world burst into celebration; however, every city has a different tradition. International traditions typically reflect on the country’s cultures and beliefs. Check out these 10 international New Year’s celebrations– we hope they inspire you to think about ringing in the New Year a different way […]
Dear This Week In The World Readers, We are back from winter break and are ready and excited to bring you a new year of international current events coverage! We launched this column last year because we at Freely believe that being attuned to all that is happening around the world is of the utmost […]
As a Chinese undergraduate student, I have spent more than four years in the U.S., so I am used to the American Culture: the way to behave and the way to think in this country. When I came back to China, I sometimes felt uncomfortable about some ways Chinese behave and think. Since I have […]
A hand shake. A compliment. A symbolic gift. The manner with which a president or national leader interacts with other heads of state offers a comprehensive look at the way he or she leads domestically. Presidential tours and international meetings such as the G20 and NATO Summits give us the chance to watch national leaders […]
Ah, winter break – we all worked hard this last cold month, and it’s finally time to sleep in and stay cozy. But faced with all this free time, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed trying to figure out how to spend it. Check out some tried and true activities, foods, movies, and places to visit […]
Introduction We would like to wish all of our readers a happy holiday season and offer up some of our favorite dishes for your table! Enjoy! Cacio e Pepe I’m a terrible cook. Thank goodness little is expected from me by my family during the holidays. We don’t have much family in the US, and […]
A tragedy of modern times, suicide has pushed itself to the forefront of world health issues in recent years due in part to the rapid globalization of the 21st century.The World Health Organization (WHO) reports suicide as the second leading cause of death among fifteen to twenty-nine year olds. In a world of technological communication, […]
By: Marianna Sann and Sylvia Van Dao Ten years ago, Michelle Angela Ortiz hoped to be where she is today – a successful visual artist, skilled muralist and community arts educator. For more than 18 years, Ortiz has been using art as a tool for communication between communities. Through painting, printmaking and community arts practices, […]
Given America’s current political climate regarding immigration, many immigrant communities may feel at risk or even targeted. In a so-called sanctuary city like Philadelphia, immigrants can become active and engaged in community organizing to educate themselves and others about their rights in America. Here are five active organizations that offer educational programs and events for […]
If Saudi Arabia reminds you of affluence and luxury, you are not wrong. Large oil reserves bring unmatched wealth to the country known for its luxurious shopping malls and superhighways. With a $776 billion GDP, the country is in the top 10th percentile of world gross domestic products. Despite its success, the country, bordering the […]