Reuters Down in China

 The Reuters news website is down in China. GreatfirewallofChina.org shows the English version and the Chinese language version of Reuters were blocked in China. Among the news organization websites blocked in China are Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. The Chinese government often blocks news websites in response to […]


Benjamin Netanyahu Backtracks on Palestine Stance

Following his victory in the Israeli elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went back on his earlier, forceful stance against a Palestinian state. Earlier this week, Netanyahu came out against a two-state solution in an attempt to appeal to right-wing voters. Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “I don’t want a one-state solution; […]


Richard Quest Announces Shows in Cuba

VERY excited Heading to #havana First time. Doing Quest means Business and Business Traveller. This will be good!! — Richard Quest (@richardquest) March 18, 2015 CNN International anchor Richard Quest has tweeted that he is going to Cuba and will be anchoring a series of shows there. He will anchor […]


Rep. Aaron Schock Resigns

Rep. Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced his resignation today that will take effect on March 31, or in two weeks. Schock’s resignation comes as the congressman was embroiled in controversy over misuse of public funds. The allegations ranged from office decorations to mileage reimbursements. Oddly enough, this whole ordeal began due […]


Benjamin Netanyahu Says No Palestinian State if Re-elected

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said if he is re-elected he will do anything in his power to eliminate Palestine. Netanyahu has been facing a tough re-election campaign and this new stance could help appeal to the right-wing of the electorate. It also plays into Netanyahu’s platform of promoting […]