Catalonians vote on independence

Residents of the Catalonian region of Spain voted in favor of independence, despite low voter turnout. Spanish police attempted to block voting in many areas, sparking condemnation of police violence against voters.

Ukranian military explosion

A military warehouse in Ukraine was destroyed in a giant explosion outside the town of Kalynivka on Sept. 27. The Ukranian government blamed outside causes for the blast, citing sabotage by a drone as a probable cause.

Indian army camp attacked

An Indian army camp in the disputed region of Kashmir was attacked by militants, injuring several Indian soldiers. The attackers have not yet been identified, but an Islamist militant group named Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility.

U.S. Cuban embassy reducing staff

The U.S. State Department is ordering more than half of its embassy employees in Havana, Cuba to return home after they suffered mysterious health problems, including headaches, concussions and permanent loss of hearing. The specific cause of the problems have yet to be identified.

Egyptian LGBTQ+ restrictions

Egypt arrested 22 people in a span of three days after a rainbow flag was seen raised at a concert. Police routinely arrest those who are suspected to be part of the LGBTQ+ community.

This piece was originally published in the pages of the Winged Post on October 12, 2017.