We are now in Asia so all current events must be about Asia. Remember, opportunities for extra credit are available dependent upon the quality and professionalism of your post. In order to earn an extra credit point, you must provide the following information when posting: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
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- 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.
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ReplyDeleteRoadside Bomb Killed MU Grad
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Afganistan, Asia
On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, Millersville University grad, Demetrius Frison, was killed by a roadside bomb. The remains of his body were brought back to the United States, and a funeral is being planned out.
-Armless pianist wins China's Got Talent
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-China,Asia
On October 11, 2010, there was a very interesting post on BBCnews.com. In the yearly competition, "China's Got Talent," there was a 23-year-old born in Beijing named Lui Wei. At age 10, he lost his two arms in an accident. At age 18 he taught himslef to play the piano. He won the contest by playing "Your Beautiful" by James Blunt with his feet. At the end Lui Wei recieved a standing ovation for his first performance in August.
Thaksin's sister to address public; party prepares to confirm Thai PM candidate
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Thailand
Yingluck Shinawatra is going to be out in front of crowds to tell them about her political plans and visions to become prime minister. Other canidates have tried to vote her off and see who can do a good job of leading Thailand out of severe political trouble.
Syria's rulers, rebels claim momentum
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Beirut, Lebanon, Asia
The people in lebanon are uprising against the government. People were going out into the street although the military besieged them.So far the military has arrested thousands.
North Korea Exporting Missiles
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
North Korea, Asia
North Korea is deeply engaged In exporting ballistic missiles and distributing them in the middle east. They are in the process of constructing another launch platform for these long range missiles on the west coast of the country.This missile platform is much more advanced than the on on the east coast, that was used for the 1998, 2006, and 2009 Taepodong missle launches.
Bomb Kills 4 U.S. Soldiers
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
On Monday May 17,4 american soldiers ,serving in NATO forces, were killed by another bomb in Afghanistan. So far, 16 people in NATO have died this month. Lt. Gen. David Rodriguez ,in charge of Nato's Joint Command, says that al-Qaida has less than 100 operatives in Afghanistan.
-Pakistan Cements China Ties Amid Tension With U.S.
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-Beijing
Watching local customers savor chicken curry and sip mango lassi during lunchtime at his Pakistani restaurant, Mughal's, in the trendy Sanlitun neighborhood of Beijing, owner Aasif Jaleel reflects on the deep ties between China and his homeland beyond the culinary bond.
-Cell Phone Crackdown As North Korea Prepares For Leadership Shift
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-North Korea
Unlicensed cell phones are illegal in the reclusive dictatorship, yet many North Koreans have been able to obtain and use them. But this practice now poses greater risks than ever.
By:Brenda Torres
Pakistani Troops, NATO copter clash
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Islamabad, Pakistan, Asia
On Tuesday, a NATO helicopter exchanged fire with Pakistan's ground forces. Two Pakistani soldiers were injured. Also the Americans arrested Muhammad Ali Qasim Yaqub ,a former operative that had been working under the al-Qaida leaders on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
City Saved by Seawall
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Japan, Asia
A seawall protected the city of Fudai, in Japan. The seawall was heavily criticized as 'wasteful,' but it turned out good. The wall was actually overtopped by the tsunami, but the power wave left a watermark at 66 feet and didn't destroy anything.
Dinosaur Skeleton Found in Mongolia
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Mongolia, Asia
In the western part of the Gobi Desert, in Mongolia, the almost complete skeleton of a Tyrannosaurs bataar was uncovered.For scientists, the fossil is providing new information on the lifestyle of a juvenile Tyrannosaurs bataar.
Many People Killed in Pakistan Bomb Attacks
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Pakistan, Asia
The twin bomb blasts in northwest Pakistan were targeting a paramilitary center. The bombs killed at least 76 people, who were mostly paramilitary personnel, and about 106 others were wounded.
Land Mine Kills 7 Indian Troops
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India, Asia
A senior police official says seven paramilitary soldiers have been killed in eastern India in a land mine explosion. The officials believe the explosion was triggered by the Maoist rebels.
Fields of Watermelon Burst in China
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China, Asia
Watermelons have been bursting, way more than usual, in eastern China. Farmers had been giving them overdoses of growth chemicals in the wet weather, which caused the bursting
Russia Threatens Nuclear Build-Up
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Russia, Asia
Russia isn't quite convinced that the U.S.'s missile defense system isn't aimed at the country. Russia threatens a nuclear buildup if the U.S. can't convince Moscow they're not trying to destroy Russia.
Afgan Rally Against NATO Turns Violent
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
On Wednesday, May 9, NATO raided northern Afgahnistan after about 1500 people stormed a German military base. Twelve protesters were left dead. People threw molotov cocktails and hand grenades into the German base wounding two Afgan guards and two German soldiers.
-Justin Bieber Visits Tsunami
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-Japan,Asia
Bieber, well-practiced at smiling naturally as dozens of camera flashes blinded him, tried to get the tsunami victims to relax and talk through an interpreter. But the children were typically shy Japanese schoolchildren. They didn't giggle or even seem all that visibly excited to be with one of the world's biggest media sensations. They occasionally stared at the news cameras, unable to hide the awkwardness of being part of this media event.
By:Brenda Torres
-U.S., Pakistan Must Heal Relationship, Sen. Kerry Says
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-ISLAMABAD, Pakistan
The United States need not apologize to Pakistan for the successful raid that killed terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, but it is important that the countries find a way to mend their frayed relationship in the wake of the attack, U.S. Sen. John Kerry said Monday during a visit to Islamabad.
By:Brenda Torres
Lee Kuan Yew Resigns
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Singapore, Asia
Lee Kuan Yew and fellow former prime minister Goh Chok Yong said, in a joint resignation statement, that "the time has come for a younger generation." Kuan Yew was known as minister mentor and Chok Yong was prime minister since 2004. They each won parliament seats, though, in the May 7 city-state general election.
Pakistan Arrests al-Qaeda Operative
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Pakistan, Asia
Pakistan officials arrest a senior Yemeni al-Queda operative, whose name isn't given. This happened on May 17 in Karachi.
Singapore's New Cabinet Announced
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Singapore, Asia
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the lineup for the new cabinet, Teo Chee Hean, Tharman Shangugaratnam, Lim Hng Kiang, Lim Swee Say, Yaacob Ibrahim, Khaw Boon Wan,
Ng Eng Hen, Vivian Balakrishnan, K Shanmugam, Gan Kim Yong, Lui Tuck Yew, S Iswaran, Heng Swee Keat, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu Hai Yien, and Heng Chee How.
-Distrusting U.S., Saudi Arabia Embarks On More Assertive Role
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-Saudi Arabia
In recent months, the Saudis have essentially taken the gloves off -- sending troops into Bahrain to prop up the island's Sunni monarchy against a rebellious Shiite majority; consolidating their relationship with Pakistan as a regional counterweight to Iran; and expanding the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to reinforce the club of Sunni monarchies.
-Washington Tries To Resolve Standoff At Camp Ashraf In Iraq
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-Iraq
Calling the situation "untenable," a senior State Department official gave details Thursday of a proposed "humanitarian" solution to the standoff over Iraq's Camp Ashraf, a settlement of Iranian dissidents who claim they will be killed if they are returned to Iran.
By:Brenda Torres
-Security Forces Kill 4 Protesters In Yemen, Witnesses Say
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-Yemen
Security forces in Yemen killed four people when they opened fire on anti-government protesters on their way to a funeral Friday in southwestern Yemen, medical workers and witnesses.
By:Brenda Torres
-Students 'Armed' With Pencils Beaten In Syria, Activist Says
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-Syria
A group of 50 pro-government protesters joined by hundreds of security forces confronted the students and beat them with sticks and batons, the activist said, adding that the demonstrators were dispersed and several people were injured.
By:Brenda Torres
-Death Of Bin Laden Renews House Effort To End War In Afghanistan
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-Afghanistan
The death of Osama bin Laden is giving a bipartisan group of House members who have long opposed the U.S mission in Afghanistan a new boost to make the case that the president should move to end the war in Afghanistan.
By:Brenda Torres
-16 Killed As Bus Plunges Off Cliff In Nepal
ReplyDelete-CNN
-KATHMANDU, Nepal
Sixteen people were killed and 22 others wounded when a passenger bus fell off a cliff in western Nepal on Wednesday, authorities said.
By:Brenda Torres
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ReplyDeleteGeorgians Demand a New President
ReplyDeleteCCTV News
Georgia
Georgians have recently been demanding a new president instead of Mikhail Saakashvili, and blame him for their bad economic situations. Around 10-thousand people came marching through Tbilski, their capitol, protesting led by Nino Burjanadze, a former Parliament speaker.
Earthquake in Turkey
ReplyDeleteerthquake-report.com
Turkey
In Wester Turkey (Izmir) a earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 hit. The results were very damaging, with injuries and even deaths.
100 days, 200 dead, 13000 injured
ReplyDeletealsahwa-yemen.net
Yemen
After 100 days of protesting demanding the Yemeni regime to depart, the security killed 200 people, and wounded 13000. No matter what the security used, the people keep coming back more and more determined each time.
16 people killed in Iraq
ReplyDeleteFoxNews.com
Iraq
On Sunday, May 22, a rapid explosion killed 16 people. Also, 10 other people died when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of police officers.
Drought in China
ReplyDeleteYellowBridge.com
China
When a drought came across some of China's most important rice farms, it affected their rice growing in a negative way. One person said that before he could produce 400 to 500 kilograms of rice regularly, but now he can barely get 150.
16 dead in Malaysia orphanage landslide
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Malaysia
A village on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur was grieving on Sunday for the deaths of 16 people, mostly children, after an orphanage was hit by a devastating landslide.
NATO Pushes Taliban Back In Afghan District
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
On Wednesday, Afghan's NATO forces evacuated a handful of Taliban fighters from a government building forcing them to flee towards the moutains. They later called in airstrikes killing 10 Taliban fighters.
Suicide Bombs Hit Afghan City
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Kabul, Afghanistan, Asia
A suicide bomber made a car loaded with explosives explode near the gates of an Italian armed forces base. These bombings were supposedly caused by the Taliban. Five Afghans have died.
Yemeni Planes Bomb Islamists
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Sanaa, Yemen, Asia
Yemen's Armed Forces fired on a protester's camp and killed twenty protesters. Meanwhile, War planes bombed a southern town that was overtaken by Islamists.
41 Killed In Yemen Street Battles
ReplyDeleteIntelligencer Journal Lancaster New Era
Sanaa, Yemen, Asia
On Wednesday, June 1, Armed tribesmen were firing shots at government forces killing 41 people. This happened just outside the country's capital, Sanaa.
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ReplyDeleteJapanese village defied tsunami
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ajc.com
Japan, asia
FUDAI, Japan — In the rubble of Japan's northeast coast, one small village stands as tall as ever after the tsunami thanks to a huge wall once deemed a mayor's expensive folly.
biggest fossilised spider
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bbc.co.uk
mongolia, asia
Scientists say a fossilised spider from the Inner Mongolian region of China is the biggest yet found.
Russia’s Bezymianny Volcano eruption
ReplyDeletehttp://earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Russia, asia
Russia’s Bezymianny Volcano erupted vigorously on the morning of April 14, 2011. At the time of the eruption, the Joint Air Force & Army Weather Information Network reported ash at an altitude of 25,000 feet above the volcano.
Tyrannosaurs bataar Discovered in Mongolia
ReplyDeletehttp://geology.com
mongolia, asia
A nearly complete skeleton of a juvenile Tyrannosaurs bataar was discovered in the western Gobi Desert of Mongolia. The fossil is revealing new information about the lifestyle of juvenile Tyrannosaurs.
Liquefaction and Soil Collapse From Japan Earthquake
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Japan, asia
Hundreds of miles of Japan’s coastlines, harbors and rivers experienced liquefaction and soil collapse during the March 11 earthquake. The earthquake lasted five minutes and this long duration may be the reason for such severe liquefaction.
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ReplyDeleteA Pakistani Journalist Is Killed And Many Questions Remain Unanswered
ReplyDeleteWGAL.com
Pakistan, Asia
He was an investigative reporter in the truest sense, disappearing to remote areas for clandestine interviews, working with contacts within Pakistan's security , delving into a murky world of (often deadly) allegiances.In the end, it was his endless probing that probably killed him. On Sunday night, he was on his way from his home in the Pakistani capital to a TV station to do an interview on the security threats faced by Pakistan.
He never got there. His body was found Tuesday 155 miles away, close to his car.
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ReplyDeleteChina pledges peace in sea territorial disputes
ReplyDeleteCNN.com
China,Asia
On June 5th,2001, China reassured its neighbors Sunday that it will maintain "peace and stability" in the turbulent South China Sea, a day after the U.S. renewed concerns over territorial disputes.Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie said China was keeping its agreements to the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes. However, Liang underscored the "freedom of navigation and overflight" in the South China Sea.Chinese military has been accused of harassment in the waters recently.
What next for Yemen -- implosion or a tribal bargain?
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Yemen, Asia
The rocket that hit Yemen's presidential compound Friday and injured President Ali Abdullah Saleh achieved what months of mediation had not -- loosening Saleh's viselike grip on the presidency after 33 years.Late Saturday night, Saleh arrived in Saudi Arabia for medical treatment and the nation's vice president assumed his powers.Diplomats in the Gulf say the Saudis are not likely to help Saleh get back to Yemen, even if he were well enough to travel. It is possible he will return, but the celebrations that erupted in the streets of Sanaa Sunday suggest that after four months of sometimes bloody protests his opponents think they have seen the back of him.Which begs the almost unanswerable question: What next for Yemen?No one seems optimistic. British Foreign Secretary William Hague said Sunday he was "very worried" by the situation."It could become a much more serious threat to our own security," he said. The worst-case scenario is an implosion -- Somali-style -- giving al Qaeda living space next door to Saudi Arabia and adjacent to one of the world's most important sea-lanes.
Wajid Ali Syed: On the murder–and silencing–of Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad
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Pakistan,Asia
Syed Saleem Shahzad, who worked for the Hong Kong-based Asia Times Online and the Italian news agency Adnkronos International, disappeared from Islamabad on Sunday. His body was found Tuesday in a canal with what police said were torture marks. Are there any leads as to who might have killed him?He has written for a variety of Pakistani newspapers. Based in Washington, DC, he is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and the League of India.
Gates: Chinese military expanding, not threat to U.S.
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China,Asia
Defense Secretary Robert Gates was on the way to a summit in Singapore.He said China is looking to increase its influence in the region.China does not intend to compete with the United States, he said
Thursday CFR.org Roundup: Clashes spread across Yemen
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Yemen,Asia
Clashes between the Yemeni regime and prominent tribal forces continued in the capital of Sanaa today, as the country marches closer to outright civil war (al-Jazeera).Violence also persisted in the southern city of Taiz, where over fifty people have died since the weekend, and the coastal town of Zinjibar, where the forces of President Ali Abdullah Saleh have pounded a suspected al-Qaeda insurrection
Ban Ki-moon says he'll seek second term as U.N. secretary-general
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Unknown?
Ban Ki-moon sent letters to U.N. members noting his intent to run for re-election.He calls himself a "bridge builder" who seeks to find common ground.His first term has been marked by economic, environmental and political crises.
Indian police crack down on yoga guru's anti-graft fast
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India,Asia
Nearly 40 protesters and two dozen police were injured in the raid.The guru blames the ruling Congress party for prompting the raid.Opposition groups have called for a wider investigation into scandals.
Turkey's prime minister slams The Economist
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Istanbul, Turkey
The prime minister Erdogan "has faced few checks or balances," in recent years.Economist editorial endorses the main opposition in the upcoming election."How careless is this? How tactless is this?" says Erdogan in response to editorial
3 nuclear reactors melted down after quake, Japan confirms
ReplyDeleteCNN.com
Tokyo,Japan
Japan's nuclear emergency agency goes further in describing the extent of damage.The Fukushima Daiichi plant was badly affected by an earthquake and tsunami in March.Tokyo Electric Power Co. has avoided calling the event a meltdown.