by Jedidja van Boven On the 27thand 28thof February, the DPRK–USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam took place in the Vietnamese capital. Commonly known as the Hanoi Summit, the thoroughly documented meeting between Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump marks the second meeting in which the denuclearization of North Korea was on the agenda. Whereas the 2018 meeting…
Everything you need to know about the meeting between Trump and Xi
By Eric Zhang On 6 November, Donald Trump went on the first state visit to China of his presidency, and it is considered the most important stop in both strategic and economic terms in his visit to five Asian countries. Let us take a look at what the most pressing and pertinent topics were in…
The Flash Week 12: Takedowns, Missiles And Artificial Wombs
To be honest, the news has been the last thing on my mind – I can’t even remember what week number this article is supposed to be – and I am sure I am not the only one. Tabula Rasa is back to keep you informed so that you can keep on studying! Little Lamb…
The global gag on abortion
During his first month in office – yes it has only been a month – Donald Trump has been signing executive orders left and right. From the Dakota Access Pipe Line and the wall on the border with Mexico to the infamous travel ban, there has been global outrage concerning his new legislation. However, there…
Fake News And Alternative Facts
The concept of ‘fake news’ has been in the public eye in the US since the news broke that during the 2016 elections, various websites have been sharing fabricated articles critical of Hillary Clinton and supportive of Donald Trump. However, the term was soon picked up by Trump’s team and supporters to refer to any…
The Flash #5: Poison, Rising Temperatures, And Less Intelligence
Somehow, we have already arrived at week 6. This means midterms, papers, presentation – the stuff of nightmares. Luckily, TR is there to provide the news, so that you can keep on studying. VX poison Source: The Guardian Kim Jong-Nam, half-brother of North Korea’s leader, died of a high dose of XV poison. Malaysian health…
What does DeVos say? A Look At Trump’s New Secretary of Education
Looking at Trump’s cabinet so far, the appointments haven’t gone smoothly. Protests and outrage sparked after the appointment of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, Michael Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor after just a month in office, and nominee for Secretary of Labor has just withdrawn his nomination after at least six Republican Senators said…
The Flash Week 1: Attacks, supersonic planes, and walls.
After our self-induced coma, also known as Winter break, it is time to get back into the swing of things. Getting back into the school rhythm may have been taxing, and you may not have had the time to read up about what’s been happening outside of the UCR bubble. Fortunately, Tabula Rasa has got…
D-Day 2016: Election Night at UCR
The one topic that has been dominating the news cycle for the past year will finally come to a conclusion – and soon. I’m talking about the American presidential election, and the battle between candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. In order to make sure that you are completely up to date on the happenings…
The Flash #6: Drugs suppliers, Hurricanes, and forced withdrawals
In these testing times of midterms, deadlines and presentations, you may not always have the time to read up about what’s happening outside of the UCR bubble. Fortunately, Tabula Rasa has got your back with the most interesting news headlines of the past week. Dutch Journalist shot in Sirte Dutch photojournalist Jeroen Oerlemans was shot…
The Flash #5: Burning phones, Presidential debates and Fines
As the storm of midterms swiftly approaches, Tabula Rasa is back again with your weekly news scoop! Deutsche Bank deals with $14 billion dollar fine The US Department of Justice has fined the Deutsche Bank with $14 billion. This was done for mis-selling mortgage bonds. Even though the Deutsche Bank has made it clear that…
The Flash #4: Boko Haram, Charlotte shootings and catastrophes
After another busy week, Tabula RASA is back with your weekly news scoop. From Boko Haram, Charlotte shootings and catastrophes, we got you covered. Pro choice Women’s right groups in Poland have been protesting a new law, which would make abortions illegal in most cases. Backed up by the church, the polish government wants to…