News in Brief

2 Oct 2014

By: Meredith Francis ~Campus News Editor~ Afghanistan signs deal allowing some U.S. troops to remain in the country The U.S. and Afghanistan have signed a pact which will allow the U.S. to keep 10,000 troops in the country after the end of 2014 when most U.S. troops will withdraw. Afghanistan’s new president, Ashraf Ghani, signed the agreement, which allows American troops and other NATO forces to support the Afghan army. Ghani believes the agreement will ensure the stability and security of the Afghan government. Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai had refused to sign the agreement. Though U.S. troops will not … Continue reading News in Brief

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News in Brief

18 Sep 2014

By: Meredith Francis ~Campus News Editor~ Scottish independence vote approaches Scotland will decide on Sept. 18 whether or not to vote in favor of independence from the United Kingdom. Polls reveal that the decision will be close, suggesting that the end of the 307-year-old partnership with England could be a reality. If Scotland votes in favor of independence, the international community has raised concerns about the stability of the Scottish economy on its own. British Prime Minister David Cameron has taken several trips to Scotland in an attempt to convince Scots to remain part of the United Kingdom. President Obama … Continue reading News in Brief