Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping The Chinese Commerce Ministry has stated that ‘necessary countermeasures’ will be undertaken if the United States plans on increasing tariffs of Chinese products. According to reports, the U.S. plans on lifting the tariff of $200 billion Chinese exports by 25%. The Chinese ministry responded that it ‘deeply regrets’ … Continue reading China US trade-war escalates – China to retaliate if US to impose further sanctions
Author: leahtrimmerintrotojournalism2018
Welcome to my blog site. I am currently a first year Journalism student at Westminster University, hoping to one day become a successful journalism. This blog is a display of some of the work I have produced both in my spare time and at my university.
Is Brexit overshadowing the real global issues that truly matter?
Brexit has dominated British news outlets since 2016. For many years it has been the biggest political news stories in the UK. But has the hype around Brexit meant that other important global stories, such as the threat of climate change and rising tensions between countries, are overlooked, potentially to our detriment? https://soundcloud.com/leah-trimmer-335897449/brexit-overshadow-audio/s-BdAVz Image credits: … Continue reading Is Brexit overshadowing the real global issues that truly matter?
U.S. Tightening The Sanctions on Iran In Order to Strengthen the Relationship With Saudi Arabia.
The conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia has been going on for decades and the two countries Have yet to arrive to a peaceful resolution. There has been talk on where each couture is getting the support and the resources from, but after U.S. coordinating with Saudi on stepping up the sanctions on Iran, we … Continue reading U.S. Tightening The Sanctions on Iran In Order to Strengthen the Relationship With Saudi Arabia.
Global warming: are world Governments doing enough to save us?
"It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment." - Ansel Adams Earth's surface temperature has risen, ice sheets are shrinking, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more common. Scientists have come to the consensus that the planet is quickly dying, and world governments have … Continue reading Global warming: are world Governments doing enough to save us?
Miguel Diaz-Canel: Political Profile
Miguel Diaz-Canel is the current president of Cuba. He first got involved in politics as a member of the Young Communist League in his early 20s. All while teaching engineering, Diaz-Canel worked his way to becoming the organization’s second secretary at the age of 33. In 2003, Miguel Diaz-Canel was on the Politburo, executive committee … Continue reading Miguel Diaz-Canel: Political Profile
Trudeau Blames Climate Change for Green Party Win
Paul Manly The Green Party saw a “historic” victory Monday night as Paul Manly was elected into Parliament in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith British Columbia by-election. Manly earned 37.1% of the votes and will be the second Green Party member in Parliament, joining Party leader Elizabeth May. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he thinks that Canadians … Continue reading Trudeau Blames Climate Change for Green Party Win
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Paul Biya: Political profile
Paul Biya is the President of Cameroon and has held his position for a strong 35 years. President Biya took office on the 6th November 1982, taking the position when he was 51 years of age. Biya holds the titles of being the second ever President of Cameroon whilst also holding the title as the … Continue reading Paul Biya: Political profile
Cameroon: A country in crisis
In 1961, it was alone. Southern Cameroon had two choices; join Nigeria or become one with the Republic of Cameroon…it chose the latter. For the next half a century, this decision would return to terrorise the Southern Cameroonians as if the outcome of the decision was not one which they expected. They were promised equal … Continue reading Cameroon: A country in crisis
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