On November 13, 2015, terrorist infiltrated Paris and started a shooting spree at a concert and other local places. One year later, people commemorated those who had lost their life in these terrorist attacks. Per CNN, “Lanterns, candles and calls for peace illuminated the City of Light on Sunday as Paris mourned 130 people killed… Continue reading Remembering Paris Attacks One Year Later
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Nigeria Famine
Photo by Unknown CDC employee People are returning to their homes in northern Nigeria after Boko Haram raided in 2014. One of the farmers hid under maize crops with the rest of his family. Per CNN, “Jafiya Nuhu, a 52-year-old commercial farmer, hid under maize cobs in his farm with his wife and two children… Continue reading Nigeria Famine
Assam Floods Kills 69; Leaves Millions Affected
Photo by Gospel for Asia The death toll in Assam, India has reached 69 people due to flooding. Per FirstPost, “The death toll in the Assam floods climbed to 69 as four more deaths were reported on Tuesday, while nearly nine lakh [one hundred thousand is a lakh] people remained affected in 16 districts.” In… Continue reading Assam Floods Kills 69; Leaves Millions Affected
At Least 8 Dead as Storm Hits Cape Town
Photo by SA 3.0 South Africa was hit by a bad drought. Per BBC, “In May, the Western Cape province declared a drought disaster after two reservoirs had completely dried up. It was said to have been the region’s worst drought in more than a century.” In the beginning of June though, a bad storm… Continue reading At Least 8 Dead as Storm Hits Cape Town
ISIS Attack on the Philippines
Photo by Paolobon140 Over 240 people were taken hostage by ISIS soldiers in the Philippines at the end of May. One priest appealed President Duterte to stop fighting against Islamic extremists. Fox News reports, “A Catholic priest who claims he’s been kidnapped alongside more than 240 hostages by fighters linked to the Islamic State in… Continue reading ISIS Attack on the Philippines
Coptic Christians Bus Attacked by Terrorists
Diego Delso Before the month of Ramadan started (ending on June 24), terrorists attacked a Coptic Christian bus which was headed to a monastery so they could pray. Daily Express states, “A group of more than 50 Coptic Christians travelling towards the monastery of St Samuel near Minya, about 150 miles from Cairo, was targeted… Continue reading Coptic Christians Bus Attacked by Terrorists
London High-Rise Apartment Fire
Photo by Arpingstone In mid-June, a high- rise apartment in London caught on fire. The Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the fire. Per ABC, “The blaze engulfed the 24-storey building in west London in the early hours of Wednesday, and Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May ordered a full public inquiry on Thursday.” At one… Continue reading London High-Rise Apartment Fire
Rohingya Hungry and Mistreated
Photo by Samoano One child named Rosmaida Bibi was born in a Rohingya refugee camp. She is malnourished and hasn’t grown like most children her age do. Per Fox News, “Ever since she was born in this squalid camp for displaced members of Myanmar’s ethnic Rohingya minority, Rosmaida Bibi has struggled to do something most… Continue reading Rohingya Hungry and Mistreated
School Shooting at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino
Photo by Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service In April of this year, Cedric Anderson went on a rampage at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino, California. His goal was to kill his estranged wife, Karen Smith. Per CNN, “A Southern California man fatally shot his estranged wife inside an elementary school… Continue reading School Shooting at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino
Turkey Provides Education to Refugees
Turkey agreed with the European Union (EU) to provide an education for refugees entering their country. Per Daily Sabah, “Turkey, the European Union and UNICEF have formally launched an EU-funded project aiming to encourage Syrians and other refugees in Turkey to enroll their children in schools and prevent them from dropping out.” Parents are promised… Continue reading Turkey Provides Education to Refugees
Flooding in Japan
In early July of this year, flooding started in southern Japan because of Typhoon Nanmadol. Per Fox News, “Heavy rain warnings are still in place for parts of the southern island of Kyushu after Typhoon Nanmadol swept across Japan earlier in the week, dumping large amounts of rain that damaged homes, roads and rice fields.”… Continue reading Flooding in Japan
European Union’s Libya Migrant Policy
There has been resistance in Italy to migrants trying to enter the country from Libya, despite pressure from the European Union to allow those migrants to enter the country. Part of the reason Italy doesn’t want to allow Libyan migrants to enter the country, is to keep smugglers from coming in. Per Fox News, “Italy… Continue reading European Union’s Libya Migrant Policy
French Priest Murdered by ISIS
At the end of last July, an ISIS soldier came to a Roman Catholic Church in France. There he murdered a priest by stabbing him and then slitting his throat. One of the French nuns fled the scene after seeing the priest was about to be murdered. Per CNN, “Before she fled, she witnessed the… Continue reading French Priest Murdered by ISIS
Myanmar Government Holds Peace Talks with Ethnic Groups
Photo by Steve Evans In May, the Myanmar government held a peace talk with ethnic minority groups in the country. They hoped to find common ground between the military and the minority groups that were trying to defend themselves. Per Fox News, “Representatives from Myanmar’s ethic rebel groups and the government gathered in… Continue reading Myanmar Government Holds Peace Talks with Ethnic Groups
Double Gang-Rape Case in India
Photo by McKay Savage Last July, an Indian woman who had been gang raped in 2013 was once again raped as she was returning home from college last July 13. Per CNN, “All four alleged perpetrators in custody appeared in court Sunday, where a magistrate ordered them held for at least three more days. It’s… Continue reading Double Gang-Rape Case in India
Terrorist Group Attacks Restaurants
Photo by PH1 R. ORIEZ There has been a Civil War raging in Somalia between the Somali military and a terrorist group, known as Al-Shabaab. In June, Al-Shabaab attacked two restaurants in a car bombing and sniper attack. Per Fox News, “Al-Shabab, a Somalia-based extremist group that often targets popular areas in the country’s capital,… Continue reading Terrorist Group Attacks Restaurants
Emergency Aid Running Out in Ethiopia
Photo by USAID Africa Bureau In Ethiopia, there has been a massive emergency for Ethiopia. They’re in a drought and many of their crops and cattle have been destroyed and killed. Millions of people will be affected by lack of food. Per BBC, “The UN’s World Food Programme said 7.8 million people affected by… Continue reading Emergency Aid Running Out in Ethiopia
Nepal Earthquake Two Years Later
Photo by Punya On April 25, 2015, a massive earthquake hit Nepal, creating destruction to buildings around Nepal. This killed thousands of people nationwide. Per Fox News, “Nearly everything was lost on April 25, 2015, when a terrifying earthquake shook the Himalayan nation, killing more than 9,000 people and toppling nearly a million homes… Continue reading Nepal Earthquake Two Years Later
Earthquake Hits New Zealand Last November
Photo by Andy Miah Last November, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the country of New Zealand. This was the worst earthquake since the 2011 earthquake. Per CNN, “The first event, a 7.8-magnitude quake, struck just after midnight Monday near the coastal community of Kaikoura, some 93 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of the city of Christchurch,… Continue reading Earthquake Hits New Zealand Last November
Guatemala Mudslide Kills at Least 9
Photo by nelo (Leonel Mijangos) Last September, a mudslide hit a small town in the outskirts of Guatemala City, known as Villa Nueva. At least 9 people died in the mudslide. CNN reports, “At least 9 people died after a mudslide ravaged southern Guatemala early Wednesday, according to volunteer firefighters in the municipality of Villa… Continue reading Guatemala Mudslide Kills at Least 9
New Nepal Prime Minister
Photo by Paudarco In Nepal, a new Prime Minister was elected last August. He is a Maoist, a person who adheres to Communist party tenants. His name is Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Per The Indian Express, “Nepal Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ is all set to become the Prime Minister for the second time… Continue reading New Nepal Prime Minister
Colombia and FARC Make Peace Deal
Photo by Foj333 For years, there was a civil war between the Colombian military and the FARC, a rebel guerilla group. It finally ended in December, when the government and FARC agreed on a peace deal between the two groups. CNN reports, “Colombia’s Congress has approved a historic peace agreement that will lead to the… Continue reading Colombia and FARC Make Peace Deal
Tropical Cyclone Hits Vietnam and Philippines Last Fall
Photo by European Commission DG ECHO Last October, Typhoon Sarika hit Vietnam and the Philippines, causing flooding to the region. It had the strength of a Category 3 hurricane. Accuweather explains, “The powerful typhoon made landfall in Luzon with sustained winds over 180 km/h (112 mph) on Saturday night, local time. This strength is… Continue reading Tropical Cyclone Hits Vietnam and Philippines Last Fall
Shooting Goes Off in Nightclub at Midnight on New Years
Photo by By Davidetorino at Italian Wikipedia It was New Years Eve of 2016. People were waiting for the New Year to come at midnight in Istanbul, Turkey. The clock hit midnight and all the sudden people heard a banging noise. They thought it was a fight, but it ended up being a terrorist shooting… Continue reading Shooting Goes Off in Nightclub at Midnight on New Years
Syria Army Provided with Weapons to Face ISIS from US
CC BY-SA 2.5 US backed rebels in Syria have captured a key city of ISIS in May. Per CNN, “US-backed rebels said they ‘liberated’ the strategic Syrian city of Tabqa and a nearby dam from ISIS.” The United States provided weapons for Syrian rebels. This was a controversial move. Turkey said the US was guilty… Continue reading Syria Army Provided with Weapons to Face ISIS from US
Migrants in Libya Being Sold into Slavery
Photo by Roberdan Migrants who are trying to reach Europe are caught and sold into slavery in Libya. Per The Guardian, “The north African nation is a major exit point for refugees from Africa trying to take boats to Europe. But since the overthrow of autocratic leader Muammar Gaddafi, the vast, sparsely populated country has… Continue reading Migrants in Libya Being Sold into Slavery
India Landslide Strands Tens of Thousands of People
Photo by Ashish Gupta In May, 13,000 people in India were traveling to a Hindu holy site (a revered temple), but on their way to the temple, a landslide happened. There were no reports of death or injury initially. Per Fox News, “A landslide caused by pre-monsoon rains stranded about 13,000 Indian pilgrims near a… Continue reading India Landslide Strands Tens of Thousands of People
Man Attacks Mosque in London
Photo by SA 3.0 On June 19, a man by the name of Darren Osborne attacked Muslim worshippers as they were coming out of a mosque during Ramadan in London. He is known for becoming angry when he is drunk. New York Times reports, “He was born in Singapore, but his family moved back to Britain… Continue reading Man Attacks Mosque in London
Utah Wildfire One of Largest in Nation
Photo By Tobias Alt In Utah, a wildfire started causing massive destruction of land, especially with the dryness there. It originated on June 17, when the fire initially blazed 1,000 acres. Fox News reports, “The blaze, which began on June 17 initially burned around 1,000 acres but has since grown to 49,000 acres according to… Continue reading Utah Wildfire One of Largest in Nation
Venezuela Lacking Medicine Supply
By Rjcastillo The newest from Venezuela, is that there is a lack of medicines in the country. The medicines that are being shipped over to Venezuela haven’t made it to their intended contact, because the government is stealing them. Fox News reports about a lawyer named Reno, who would ship medicines to people in… Continue reading Venezuela Lacking Medicine Supply
Jerusalem Celebrates Unification of City in 1967
Photo by Mujaddara Jerusalem celebrated the 50th anniversary of the capture of East Jerusalem. On May 25, 1967, East Jerusalem was seized by the Israeli military. Fox News reports, “Israel is marking this week the 50th anniversary of its capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war — an event it celebrates as… Continue reading Jerusalem Celebrates Unification of City in 1967
Flint, Michigan to Start Home Delivery of Water Due to Judge’s Ruling
Blueskiesfalling A few years back, Flint, Michigan was found to have water that was mixed with a bunch of lead. It is not until last November though, that a judge made a mandate allowing for home delivery of water bottles. Fox News reports, “A judge on Thursday ordered delivery of bottled water to lead-tainted homes… Continue reading Flint, Michigan to Start Home Delivery of Water Due to Judge’s Ruling
Children Refugees Transferred from Calais to United Kingdom
Photo by James Gordon Last October, Calais in France, a refugee camp started transferring children from ages 14 to 17. There was some dispute over the ages of these supposed children. The Telegraph reports, “The Home Office insisted it had ‘verified’ the ages of all the refugees and that all of those who were brought… Continue reading Children Refugees Transferred from Calais to United Kingdom
Nigeria in Recession
Photo by Oshomah Abubakar Between April and June of last year, a recession hit Nigeria. This was partly caused by low oil prices, which Nigeria depends on for importing to other countries. BBC reports, “The price of oil has fallen from highs of about $112 a barrel in 2014 to below $50 at the moment.”… Continue reading Nigeria in Recession
Gospel for Asia Provides 580 Relief Packets in Sri Lanka; Cleans Wells
Photo by Indian Navy In late May, Sri Lanka monsoon rains began and soon after that, flooding and landslides. Many villages were set off from relief teams being able to come in. In one village, the villagers told The Guardian, “‘All access to our village is cut off. A landslide took place inside the village and… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Provides 580 Relief Packets in Sri Lanka; Cleans Wells
Typhoon Chaba Hits Landfall; Causes Destruction in South Korea and Japan
Photo by Gcd822 In early October Typhoon Chaba made landfall in South Korea and Japan causing high winds in these two countries. Accuweather reports, “While Naha and Okinawa were spared the worst conditions, Kumejima was pummeled by damaging winds and heavy rain. A peak wind gust of 214 km/h (133 mph) was reported on Monday.”… Continue reading Typhoon Chaba Hits Landfall; Causes Destruction in South Korea and Japan
Indonesian Church Bombing
Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas Last November, a terrorist in Indonesia bombed a church. This was not the first time he had done terrorist activities. In this case, the terrorist threw a Molotov cocktail at the church. Per Time Magazine, “A man formerly convicted of terrorist offenses has been arrested for allegedly throwing a Molotov… Continue reading Indonesian Church Bombing
China Passes Law Clamping Down on NGOs
Photo by Wesley Fryer Last April, China passed a law clamping down on NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). This is so the government could start having more oversight in these organizations that started on January 1 of this year. Part of it, is an effort to keep Western influence out of China. Per The New… Continue reading China Passes Law Clamping Down on NGOs
Indian Housewife Suicides
Photo by McKay Savage There has been an epidemic in India and it’s not a sickness. By the thousands each year, housewives are killing themselves. It has been higher than India’s suicide rate since 2017. Per BBC, “The rate of housewives taking their lives – more than 11 per 100,000 people – has been… Continue reading Indian Housewife Suicides
Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti; Causes Cholera Outbreak
Photo by DFID – UK Department for International Development In early October of last year, Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti. This caused massive destruction and disease to break out in Haiti, Cholera, which is caused by drinking infected water. Per CNN, “Thirteen people have died from cholera since Matthew hit Haiti, he said. This tragedy —… Continue reading Hurricane Matthew Hits Haiti; Causes Cholera Outbreak
HIV Vaccine Being Tested
A HIV Vaccine is being tested by scientists. Right now, those who are infected by HIV must take a pill. Millions of South Africans are on treatment for the illness. Per CNN, “But the government [of South Africa] estimates that more than 3 million South Africans are on antiretrovirals: the highest figure in the world… Continue reading HIV Vaccine Being Tested
ISIS Attacks Concert in Manchester
Photo by Wojtek71 On May 22, people were enjoying an Ariana Grande concert when all the sudden a bomb went off, which killed at least 22 people. Islamic State took responsibility for the bomb. Fox News reports, “The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a bombing attack that killed at least 22 people and injured… Continue reading ISIS Attacks Concert in Manchester
Terrorists Attack on London Bridge
Photo by David Williams On June 2, a group of terrorists did a violent attack on the people of London. They went on London Bridge and started attacking pedestrians by ramming them with a car and them knifing people. Fox News reports, “The terror network reportedly claimed a ‘detachment’ of its fighters crashed a rented… Continue reading Terrorists Attack on London Bridge
Last September’s India Water Crisis
In September 2016, India was in a drought after the monsoon rains came in. There was a water sharing deal between two of the states, and this caused much protests. CNN reports, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to protesters to exercise restraint and follow the law as a heavy paramilitary presence was deployed Wednesday. Protests… Continue reading Last September’s India Water Crisis
Canton Tornados
Photo by OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) In late April, a series of tornados hit Canton, TX and the surrounding area. Canton is a town 60 miles East of Dallas. WFAA 8 ABC reports, “As emergency crews continue rescue and recovery efforts, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed areas ravaged by a series of tornadoes,… Continue reading Canton Tornados
British Parliament Votes on Brexit
Photo by Diliff Former-Prime Minister Theresa May called for the Parliament to vote on Brexit in January and whether the UK should go ahead. CNN explains, “British Prime Minister Theresa May committed to placing a final Brexit deal to a vote in both houses of the UK parliament, as she outlined for the first time… Continue reading British Parliament Votes on Brexit
Bangladesh Mudslide Kills Over 140 People; Displaces Thousands
Photo by Sumon Mallick Not only did Cyclone Mora cause massive flooding in Bangladesh, it also caused mudslides which took the life of over 140 people. Rescuers are having difficulty getting to these areas because of the mud. Per The Hindu, “Rescuers struggled on Wednesday to reach villages hit by massive landslips that have… Continue reading Bangladesh Mudslide Kills Over 140 People; Displaces Thousands
Fire at Guatemalan Children’s Home
Photo by Willyman In March, a children’s shelter in Guatemala’s capital was set on fire during a riot. Per BBC, “Guatemalan media report that the riot erupted as a result of alleged sexual abuse by staff and frustration with the poor conditions.” While they were rioting, mattresses in the home caught fire. The Guardian reports,… Continue reading Fire at Guatemalan Children’s Home
More Than 5,000 People Freed from Boko Haram
Photo by Sandrine Dole In Cameroon, 5,000 people have been freed from Boko Haram. This includes women and children. Per Fox News, “More than 5,000 people, including women and children, have been freed from extremist captivity and at least 60 Boko Haram fighters have been killed by Cameroonian and Nigerian soldiers in operations since the… Continue reading More Than 5,000 People Freed from Boko Haram
Bus Hits Haitians in Parade
Image by Earth Sciences and Image Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. On March 12, there was a parade in celebration of Rara, a Haitian holiday. All the sudden a bus came plowing through the parade and crowds. Per CNN, “At least 38 people were killed and 13 others injured in northern Haiti after a… Continue reading Bus Hits Haitians in Parade