At the end of your third week at UCR, which is famous for its dip in students’ concentration, we have got you covered on the hottest news headlines of the past week.
Need a visa?
Post Brexit, British citizens might have to pay to be able to enter the European Union. This idea is similar to the visa waiver system in the United states. Read more about it here.
Education for all
Malala Yousafzai urged world leaders to assure a full education for all refugee children. The issue will be dealt with during the 71st Session of the U.N. General Assembly. More details here.
Injection for tourism sector
After the year France has had, it comes to no surprise that the tourism sector is struggling. The French government has now made money available to aid the sector. In Paris alone, tourism has lost around €750 million in revenue since the attacks 11 months ago. This article outlines the details.
Existential crisis
Junker, the president of the European Commission, announced a packet of economic and security plans in his annual State of the Union Address. Ever since Brexit, the cohesion between EU member states have been at a low point. Read more here.
Money, Money, Money
The US and Israel have made a deal in which the US will give Israel $38 billion in military assistance. This pact will run from 2019 to 2028, which means that regardless of the new US president, Israel’s defence will be secured. Read the full story here.
Cease-fire details
The details of the US – Russian cease-fire remain unclear. A Security Council meeting regarding the issue was cancelled after there was no agreement reached on the briefing that was to be given. Read more here.
Witch hunt
In the two months since the attempted coup, the wish of President Erdogan to purge society of Gulen’s supporters has evolved into a witch hunt of medieval proportions. This article outlines more details.
Annick Wijnstra, Class of 2017, is a Literature and History major from The Netherlands.
