1. The title of the article
2. The name of the newspaper, magazine, internet site, etc.
where you found the article
3. Identify the country and continent where the current event
happened
4. Include a 2 or 3 sentence description of what the article was about
Here is an example of an appropriate post.
- Lancaster County Bank Hit in Morning Robbery
- wgal.com
- United States of America, North America
On Wednesday, August 11, a man robbed a Susquehanna Bank in Ephrata, Lancaster County. The robbery took place around 10:30 am and the robber was able to escape. According to police, the robber was described as a white male, wearing sunglasses, a hat, a white t-shirt and shorts.
there were Seventeen militants killed in two special operations conducted by law enforcement officials in the southern Russian region of Ingushetia, Nikolai Sintsov, spokesman for the Russian National Anti-Terrorist Committee, told CNN Monday.
ReplyDeleteEurope, Not US, Pushed For Military Force In Libya
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27 of Europe's countries
America unleashed the heavier firepower. But Europe, to the surprise of some was the driving force behind the assault on Libya's Moammar Gadhafi.And all 27 countries in the European Union insisted that Gadhafi "must relinquish power immediately."
Prince William chooses wedding cake made of cookies
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U.K, Europe
By: Grant D
As you mat, or may not, know, Prince William of England is getting married to Kate Middleton. The wedding is full of English traditions and customs, but the wedding cake was inspired by the U.S. Prince William has decided he wants his cake to be made out of chocolate and cookies. The chef making the cake, Paul Courtney, says "It's going to be literally covered in chocolate decoration".
Seven-Year-Old finds a Boa Constrictor in her toilet
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Germany, Europe
When a seven-year-old girl opened the lid of her toilet, she found a boa constrictor in in starting up at her. Right away she told her mother, who called the police. Before the reptile could be caught, it got away down the drain pipes, but don't worry! The boa constrictor is rarely dangerous!
Ireland seeks deal to secure banks
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Ireland, Europe
By Grant D
Ireland has been having a banking crisis recently, and they are hoping to secure a deal with the European Central Bank(ECB) that will keep it from spinning out of control. The Irish government wants the ECB to provide the country with 60 billion euros. That's the same as 80 billion U.S. dollars. But the ECB s demanding that Dublin first makes good its pledges to recapitalise its banks, and could threaten to cut off existing support.
Brazilian busted for speeding
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Germany, Europe
While driving down the road, a 22-year-old Brazilian comes racing at 181 miles per hour, almost three times the speed limit! After searching his car, the police found a stash of drugs, and he now charges a 2,545 dollar fine.
Prevent earthquakes in Turkey
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Turkey, Europe
In Turkey, people are working on trying to detect the slightest earthquakes, to prevent what recently happened in Japan. The vice president of a university in Islambul, the capitol, said that tsunamis are not strangers, and have been working on them.
Escaped wolves!
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Spain, Europe
At the Barcelona Zoo, two female wolves have escaped, and are no where to be seen. The other wolves that were with them are still locked up, so no one knows how they got out. People are now working on finding them.
Stolen Quad bike
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Austria, Europe
When a 42 year old man parked his four-wheel-vehicle, more commonly known as the quad bike, he found that it was stolen. Thankfully, the owner was reunited with his bike. When he saw it, he borrowed a pal's car to chase it, and called the police.
Dordogne in risk of forest fires
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France, Europe
Dordogne, in France, is in a very high risk of forest fires, even though the situation has not existed since 2004. Since the start of this year, 85 hectares have already been burnt, including 55 in the last 13 days.
Poverty in Portugal increases
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Portugal, Europe
Sadly, poverty in Portugal is increasing, and the percentage of AIDs is getting higher. More and more people are losing homes, and not getting enough food for their family.
Electric cars in Belgium?
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Belgium, Europe
People in Belgium aren't exactly sure of what to think of the new electric cars. Only seven percent of people are wanting to buy an electric car, while the European average is normally sixteen percent.
Missing woman in Ireland
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Ireland, Europe
A woman from Ireland has been missing since Sunday. People first realized this when she didn't show up at work on Monday morning.
Puppet show
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Iceland, Europe
Ten puppeteers from around the world are now in Iceland preparing for the first annual Borgarnes International Puppet Festival. This festival is going to start tomorrow (March 31st) and will go through April 3rd.
French Radiation Check-Up
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France,Europe
The French government ordered a check or their 58 nuclear reactors. The reason for is that roughly about 75 percent of France's electricity comes from nuclear power which is the world's highest proportion.
Neanderthal remains
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Spain,Europe
Today on March 30th 2011, archeologists discovered possible remains of a family of 12 neanderthals. By the markings on some of the bones the archeologists believed they were murderd by cannibal activity.The remains were found in a cave and believe there were 6 adults and 6 children.
British Plane lands in Greece after bomb threat
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Athens, Greece
A British tourist plane flying to Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt made an emergency landing in Greece after a bomb threat Monday,an Athens airport official said. 213 people are off the plane and police will wait until after the real time the plane was supposed to land and then investigate.
police officer killed in northern iraland by a bomb,
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Omagh, northern irland
Matt, the pliace officer thaty was killed saterday after noon by a bomb. Ther bomb was strapped under a car. And when the car blew uo so did Matt.
British plane lands in Greece after bomb threat
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Greece, Europe
A British tourist plane on its way to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, turned back landing in Greece after a bomb threat Monday. Police are waiting until after the scheduled arrival time to search said plane.
Third marking period extra credit is now complete. Everything from this point forward will count towards the 4th marking period.
ReplyDeleteUK to sue Iceland over lost billions, official says
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UK and Iceland
A battle for lost money at least a couple billion dollars were lost after banks in Iceland collapsed. Britain and the Netherlands will donate 5 billion dollars to give back to the UK government and the people of Iceland who lost their money
France Bans Full-Face Coverings
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France
The France legislation banned full-face coverings in public on April 11, 2011. This law caused protests in Paris and other cities, and it got most Muslims upset because covering their faces is something religious they have to do.
Search starts for bones of likely Mona Lisa model
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Florence, Italy
Italian researchers are searching for the remains of the Renaissance lady or the Mona Lisa. Researchers have a geo-radar device to find the tomb underground Florence where Lisa Gherardini is supposed to be buried.
-Royal Wedding Ride of Transportation
ReplyDelete-Royal Wedding Will and Kate.com
-England,Europe
-The 1902 State Landau took William and Kate from Westminister Abbey to Buckingham Palace. This piece of transportation was originally made for King Edward VII and is usually drawn by 6 horses.
A Month in the Life of Islam in Europe
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Norway
Yusuf al-Qaradawi is moving to Norway to help Muslims in the country to establish their prayer times.Qaradawi, who has been banned from entering Britain and the United States for his attacks of suicide against Jews as "martyrdom in the name of Allah," will work to determine the Muslim prayer times, which are calculated by to the position of the sun.
Turkey: Thousands Mourn Bin Laden, Condemn America
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Turkey
Many people have gathered at Turkey to mourn for Osama bin Laden. Participants chhered this saying " The US,UK,and Israel are the murderers of the matyr." They also cheered " The US is the terrorist, bin Laden was the warrior."
We are all finished with Europe. Everything from this point forward must deal with Asia.
ReplyDeleteAbove Nick J. Says that Turkey mourns for Ladin. I'm a Turkish citizen and I couldn't see any people here doing such kind of action. News owner should prove what he says about millions of people before the accusation takes place.
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