Current Event: International Class Blog Due Tuesday 3-15-11
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http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/03/10/iraq.pipeline.explosion/index.html?npt=NP
The pipeline pumps 500,000 barrels of crude oil and they expoloded from the bomb underneath. Thats crazy, its going to take a lot of time and years to get the company up and running again.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html
Government sends 8,000 troops to help in quake effort.The quake toppled cars off bridges and into waters underneath. Air and rail service disrupted, thousands stranded. Between 200 and 300 bodies have been found in Sendai city. About 2,000 residents near a nuclear plant are asked to evacuate.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110310-italy-approves-drastic-overhaul-judicial-system-silvio-berlusconi-acquittals
Italy plans to drastically change their government due to problems in the past. One of the new things that would be possible if this is passed is that citizens will be able to sue judges if they do not take the appropriate measures to justice.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7359275n
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused massive damage. A large fire erupted at the Cosmo oil refinery in Ichihara city and burned out of control with 100-foot high flames whipping into the sky.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-quake-20110311,0,1950058.story
an 8.9 earthquake in Tokyo Japan struck at 2:46 local time triggering a massive tsunami and killing hundreds. japan has been devistated and the tsunami will surely affect other nations as well.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/?gt1=43001
My current event is called Hundreds dead after massive quake slams Japan. An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9, which is the biggest earthquake ever in Japan history, has struck Japan which then unleashed a 23 foot tsunami. Japan is now declaring a nuclear emergency. Police say that they found 200 to 300 bodies dead on the coast of the city of Sendai. The government is wanting people to evacuate the city of Onahama because the plant system was unable to cool.
This is tragic on what has happened to Japan. It is weird that we just got done talking about Japan in Chapter 22. I would suggest people to evacuate also because of the amount of people who have died.
http://www.ihavenet.com/World-China-Search-for-a-Grand-Strategy-Foreign-Affairs.html
China is keeping away any information on what their government is doing and I think that they are up to something big. We do know that they are in search of a grand strategy but we don't know what it is. They have done remarkably well in military power and control the past 3 decades.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/tsunami.warning/index.html?npt=NP1
With over 50 countries under a tsunami warning, this is an aweful situation. It is also a situation that makes us very happy to be living in South Dakota.
The most powerful earthquake in 100 years hit Japan on Friday. It killed hundreds of people while forcing the evacuation of 60,000-70,000. Houses, cars, highways and boats were torn apart and ripped way. It started fires in atleast 80 different locations. More than 30 aftershocks followed after the initial quake.
With all the damage to Japan's cities as well as its' farmland, it's bound to be tough on their economy
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-japan-quake-20110311,0,1950058.story
due to global warming and every other reason under the sun japan has had a 9.8 earthquake. this is a big one. it has caused many problems ahd now has caused a big tsunami. it has been washing cars and houses away.
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/11/massive-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan/
After the massive earthquake spawned a ferocious tsunami the Japanese police said 200 to 300 bodies were found. This is the largest earthquake in Japans history with it being a magnitude of 8.9.
Japan has alot of work to do now to clean up after the eathquake that caused a tsunami. With many homes, buildings, and cars being washed away.
Japan earthquake sparks huge oil refinery fire
The 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused massive damage.also it caused a tsunami that put many different places under a tsunami warning.
with the huge tsunami that happened in japan it be awhile before the can strat repairs and the tsunami is heading for hawaii so they are in danger also
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html
Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake, tsunamis
A walls of water that swept across rice fields, engulfing towns, dragging houses onto highways and tossing cars and boats like children's toys, apparently killing hundreds and forcing the evaucations of tens of thousands today in japan. it happened at 2:46 pm local time. "The U.S. National Weather Service to issue tsunami warnings for at least 50 countries and territories." The death number will rise in places that were hit worse. there were more than 30 aftershocks followed, with the strongest measuring 7.1. there are people stuck at airplotes (23,000 people in total).
Tokyo is fine, people are calm and staying inside.
Hundreds dead after massive quake slams Japan
8.9-magnitude temblor triggers 'enormous damage,' Japanese official says
Police say 200 to 300 bodies found in northeastern coastal area. A Coast guard is searching for ship carrying 80 workers.
Many Fires were triggered by the quake burn up and down the coast.
'Nuclear emergency' declared after problems at Japanese plant.
Evacuation order issued to thousands near different nuclear plant
Japanese PM cites 'major damage'; calls for 'spirit of fraternity'.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html
Hundreds of bodies are being found and counting. They depolyed 8,000 troops for recovery and are asking the US to send some their way too.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1
The most powerful earthquake to hit Japan in at least 100 years,it broke walls, swept across rice fields, engulfed towns, dragged houses onto highways and tossed cars and boats, apparently killing hundreds and forcing the evacuations of tens of thousands.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110311/ap_on_re_as/as_japan_earthquake;_ylt=AtW_wH9uSpCK31OLTgAn2ZN34T0D;_ylu=X3oDMTJrZGs1OGhzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwMzExL2FzX2phcGFuX2VhcnRocXVha2UEY3BvcwMxBHBvcwMyBHNlYwN5bl90b3Bfc3RvcnkEc2xrA2h1bmRyZWRza2lsbA--
One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded hit japan this morning causing many people to die and a tsunami. the tsunami swept away people boats,and homes. Police said about 200 to 300 bodies have been found already and many more people injured.
Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao stressed saving life a priority and ordered quick relief work after a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Yingjiang County in southwest China's Yunnan Province Thursday.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/11/libya.civil.war/index.html?hpt=T2
this article is about the uprising in libiya.libiayn mittitary socked a key oil port that was in rebel cotroll the war has gone on for a couple weeks and some beileve with out interferance could last sec=veral months.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/japan.quake/index.
Government is sending about 8,000 troops to help earthquake survivors. The earthquake was said to go off the charts and caused many cars and houses to be toppled over.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/
If an earthquake that massive like that hit that area, i would not continue to build on that location. The death count was over 1,300 so why build on an area of such high risk?
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/11/massive-7-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-japan/
This is about the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred 80 miles east of the coast of Japan. In Japan, they expirienced 33 foot waves which started fires, swept away people, cars, and ships, and caused a massive amount of damage and deaths. Waves have also hit Hawaii, Alaska, and California as of earlier this morning. I beleive Japan is going to need our help, and we should give it to remain a strong ally with them. This is an unfortunate natural disaster that will be along the likes of the Sumatra earthquake over Christmas in 2005. We all need to pray for the Japanese, inhabitants of every Pacific island, and even everyone on the west coast of North and South America. This quake will be disasterous in more places than just Japan.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42023385/ns/world_news-asiapacific/?gt1=43001
Hundreds dead after massive quake slams Japan
TOKYO — A magnitude 8.9 earthquake — the biggest in modern Japanese history — slammed the island nation's eastern coast Friday, unleashing a 23-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."
With 200-300 bodies already found on the northeast coast, this is catostrophic. Costal guards are also searching for a ship carrying 80 people. THe earthquake caused a tsunami that reached Hawaii and states on the pacific coast even. I hope that Japan can recieve help and bounce back from this soon and build newer and bigger barriers for the future.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/09/france.jewel.theft/index.html
In France, people stole about 111 million dollars worth of gems from a store. Police say they found some of the gems in a plastic container placed inside a cement mold inside of the sewer system. 25 people have been found, and the police have not said if all of the jewelry has been found.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709598
This article was taken from the British perspective on the quake that hit Japan earlier today. The 8.9 magnitude quake hit the northern coast of Japan and is causing havoc. A Nuclear power station has been hit already and more could be. This could be very devastating for the country.
http://www.news.com.au/world/magnitude-quake-strikes-japan/story-e6frfkyi-1226019903430
an 8.9 earthquake struk off the coast of japan causing tsunami's which have hit two nuclear power plants so far. no leaks have been reported so no damage has been done.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42058349/ns/world_news-asiapacific/?gt1=43001
The earthquake in Japan has an expected death toll of over 10,000 people. "This is Japan's most severe crisis since the war ended 65 years ago," Kan told reporters, "The earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear incident have been the biggest crisis Japan has encountered in the 65 years since the end of World War Two"
What has happened in Japan is a horrible tragedy. We all need to send our thoughts and prayers out to the people who have lost everything, their family, friends, homes, everything they have. We need to help them overcome this crisis.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/15/national/main20043201.shtml
In Honolulu Americans are feeling the pain at the pump. In Hawaii, the sting just got a little worse.The state reached the dubious milestone Monday of being the first in recent years where the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has reached $4, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Report.The Aloha State's average of $4 per gallon is the highest in the nation, beating California's average of $3.96. Alaska has the third highest average price at $3.90.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110314/ts_yblog_thelookout/japans-earthquake-shifted-balance-of-the-planet
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan has moved the island closer to the U.S. The 9.0 magnitude quake was caused when the Pacific tectonic plate dove under the North American plate, which shifted Eastern Japan towards North America by about 13 feet. The earth's mass shifted towards the center, spurring the planet to spin a bit faster.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110316/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_haiti_return_of_aristide
Haiti's leader has return after seven years of exile. Jean-Bertrand Aristide has come back to the city that is left in ruins and has almost been murdered by an assassin
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42117798/ns/world_news-asiapacific/?GT1=43001
After Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake the official death toll is more than 4,300, more than 8,000 people are still missing, and hundreds of national and international rescue teams are looking for them. Pete Stevenson head of the British rescue crews said today and tomorrow there is still hope that we will find survivors. We'll just keep on carrying out the searches. There is still hope in Japan for survivors.
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