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UC Berkeley Gaza Protest Encampment Echoes Past Movements

As the fate of Palestinians remains uncertain, UC Berkeley students are reiterating their protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Orbán’s Hungary a ‘Glaring Red Flag’ for Trump’s America

Hungary, long a bastion of right-wing fever dreams and the inspiration for Trump’s own playbook, paints a bleak portrait of a future America under Trump.

Q&A: Trump, Migration and a Crisis of Identity in Mexico

Migration has long been seen in Mexico as a humanitarian right, a narrative that now complicates efforts there to crack down on migrant flows.

In Mexico, an End to Hugs

Organized crime in Mexico is fueling pressure on the country's new president amid threats from president-elect Trump for a more aggressive posture.

Q&A: ‘Candlelight Democracy’ and the Path Forward for South Korea

Protests in South Korea suggest an emerging form of direct democracy where social values and consensus, rather than political or military force, hold sway.

Competing or Coordinated Interests Behind Assad’s Fall in Syria?

As questions turn to concerns over the current power vacuum in Syria, there is also growing speculation around what allowed for the regime's rapid downfall.

Amid the Destruction, a Symbol of Lebanese Resilience

Amid the destruction wrought by Israel's bombing in Lebanon, one NGO is working to restore hope for the displaced.
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Turmoil in South Korea After President Declares, Then Repeals Martial Law

South Korea's president on Wednesday announced a state of martial law, repealing the ruling two hours later in the face of widespread opposition.

Mosab Abu Toha On the Meaning of Devastation in Gaza

Abu Toha’s metaphoric spiritual question, “Where should we go” is a critical one that we Americans need to confront. What is our responsibility?

Can Trump End the Russia-Ukraine War Within 24 Hours?

Noted writer and scholar Leon Weinstein predicts President-elect Donald Trump will end the Russia-Ukraine war 24 hours after taking office.

What a Couple of Uber Trips Taught Me About the DNC

Conversations with Uber drivers in California reveal a paradox for Democrats as they celebrate their party's historic ticket.

Hindus Under Attack in Bangladesh

Hindus are under attack in Bangladesh following student riots that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee.

Venezuela, My Country of Birth, Deserves to Have Its Voice Heard

Venezuela is being rocked by what some are calling the worst election fraud in Latin American history.

Fears of Bloodshed as Venezuelans Take to Streets to Protest Election Results

There are fears of growing civil unrest in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in an election many say was the opposition's to lose.

Legal Experts Urge Farm Workers Along California’s Central Coast to Report Scammers

Lawyers with the Center for Migrant Rights say farm workers victimized by scammers should seek legal aid to prevent future abuses and potentially find justice.