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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks on the phone with Defense Minister Hulusi Akar before reportedly giving orders for the start of the military operation into Syria, in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Minutes before Erdogan's announcement, Turkish jets began pounding suspected Syrian Kurdish positions in the Syrian town of Ras al Ayn, according to Turkish media reports.(Turkish Presidency Press Service via AP, Pool)

Report: Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria

By Lefteris Pitarakis and Bassem Mroue | The Associated Press October 9, 2019

AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkey launched a military operation Wednesday against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria after U.S. forces pulled back from the area, with a series of airstrikes hitting...

Turkish and American armored vehicles patrol as they conduct joint ground patrol in the so-called "safe zone" on the Syrian side of the border with Turkey, near the town of Tal Abyad, northeastern Syria, Friday, Oct.4, 2019. The patrols are part of a deal reached between Turkey and the United States to ease tensions between the allies over the presence of U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters in the area. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad)

Report: US, Turkey conduct northeast Syria patrol amid new concerns

By Sarah El Deeb | The Associated Press October 4, 2019

BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition and Turkey conducted Friday their third joint patrol in northeastern Syria amid renewed concerns the plan designed to defuse tensions between Washington's two...

Students studying abroad share tips on staying safe overseas

Students studying abroad share tips on staying safe overseas

By Katherine Roberts | @krobe844 July 7, 2017

Despite the occurrence of recent attacks around the world, students continue to study abroad. While many may feel skeptical about traveling globally due to the unpredictable nature of these events, University...

The LSU Student Union operates during its regular hours on Thursday Jan. 5, 2017.

Panel on Castro’s legacy, future of Cuba to be held in Student Union

By CJ Carver | @CWCarver_ March 1, 2017

On Wednesday, March 8 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Vieux Carre Room of the LSU Student Union, the Eric Voegelin Institute and Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation are co-sponsoring “Castro’s...

Representatives of the country of Uganda speak to interested visitors about their country on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at the John M. Parker Coliseum.

Rotary Club, international programs hold Global Community Day

By Allison Bruhl October 16, 2016

Countries from abroad joined together on campus Sunday afternoon. Baton Rouge Capital City Rotary Club and the University’s International Programs displayed cultural exhibits and performances from...

The International Student Association presents a contemporary Indian dance during the 6th annual International Fusion on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the LSU Student Union

International students showcase cultures at International Fusion

By Trent Parker April 3, 2016

The International Student Association hosted music, dance and fashion performances from a multitude of cultures at International Fusion Sunday night. The event held in the Student Union Theatre opened...

Miniature goals are used Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, during a pickup soccer game at the UREC Field Complex.

LSU Pick Up Soccer brings different ages, cultures to field in campus melting pot

By Kevin Miner October 7, 2015

Soccer is dubbed as the world’s most popular sport, and the LSU soccer community reflects a melting pot of varying cultures for Baton Rouge residents and LSU students. LSU Pick Up Soccer, a Facebook...

Demonstrators react in jubilation in front of the Guatemalan Congress building the as they hear the news that Congress has voted to withdraw President Otto Perez Molina's immunity from prosecution, in Guatemala City, Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2015. Perez Molina's government has been beset by a series of corruption cases, but until now he has been immune to prosecution as president. (AP Photo Moises Castillo)

Guatemalan students, alumni react to home country’s political turmoil

By Trent Parker September 7, 2015

A rising wave of protests in Guatemala sparked by corruption allegations has culminated in President Otto Pérez Molina’s resignation and arrest, as well as a new presidential election held Sunday. Many...

Dean of the LSU College of Engineering Rick Koubek holds a commemorative gift from NASA which celebrates a partnership with the space organization on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, in Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

LSU renews partnership with NASA

By Riley Katz July 1, 2015

LSU and NASA renewed their manufacturing partnership in the National Center for Advanced Manufacturing on June 16. Joining all other universities in Louisiana, LSU uses the resources at NCAM to conduct...

Dr. Paige Davis and Dr. Harold Leder hold a meeting on Jan. 28, 2015, for Res Life on the Geaux, a new abroad program offered to students affiliated with the Res Life program.

Res Life on the Geaux offers new study abroad trip

January 28, 2015

A new program is joining the University’s study abroad lineup. While some trips accept only certain majors and others work toward a specific degree, Res Life on the Geaux accepts students from all...

Teaching assistant Mark Gibson poses inside of the aluminum structure built for ORIGIN, a production presented by LSU Theatre.

LSU physical theatre production goes to 2014 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

September 2, 2014

University theatre students took a 10-foot-tall aluminum soccer ball-like structure and massive aerial performance silks to Edinburgh, Scotland, this summerfor the largest arts festival in the world: the...

Woman convicted of child abuse for punishing son with hot sauce

By The Associated Press
August 23, 2011

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaskan woman was convicted Tuesday of misdemeanor child abuse after squirting hot sauce into the mouth of her adopted Russian son as punishment in what prosecutors said...