ISIS Advances in Syrian Areas, Causing Thousands To Leave

Syrians and Iraqians flee the country.

In Iraq and Syria, 200,000 refugees had to abandon their homes, jobs, and way of life due to ISIS expanding in their area. Many are now in Turkey, says the London monitoring groups.
The United Nations claimed that Turkey had reduced the amount of people they're allowing to cross over the border, because of how many people they have received in the past couple of days. Before children can cross over they have to have a vaccination. All are checked for ID, medical issues, and most importantly firearms or anything dangerous.

There is no religious freedom in these nations. Muslim is the major religion for Syria and Iraq. Christians are tormented, taxed or even killed if they do not convert to this religion or some are not even given the chance. This is one of the main causes to thousands of residents fleeing the safety of their homes. 

Anti-War Rally In Moscow

Protestors on the streets of Moscow Parading against War.

Thousands of protestors gathered in Moscow, Russia, to demand peace between Ukraine and Russia. They want Russia to pull their troops out of Ukraine. Even though there have been many claims that they haven't sent any troops into Ukraine. There are also rumors that Russia only removed some of their troops, and left the rest of them for the safety to bear Ukraine when necessary. Another military spokesman accused Russia of sending multiple of troops into East Ukraine, and they Ukraine will not back down until Russia does.
As protestors marched from Pushkin Square to Sakharov Avenue in central Moscow, they held up signs and screamed for peace. Moscow is not the only city to experience such rallies, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities have too.

Visit To The Zoo Gone Wrong



On Tuesday, a day at the zoo went from being a beautiful memory to a unforgettable, horrific experience. In New Delhi, India, the crowded zoo was evacuated due to the incident of a white tiger mauling a young man who had jumped into its pen.

 

At first, it was reported a "school boy" had fallen into the enclosed pen with the white tiger. Now the police have gathered from evidence and witness accounts, that the young man had in-fact jumped into the pen. Only his first name was given to the press so far, Maqsood, his age was guessed to be early 20s. As for the reasons, he has done this are unknown. Police are still investigating information to answer all the questions.

 

Photos released of the young man trying to protect himself from the tiger.

9 Men In UK Detained For Terror Suspicion

According to CNN, nine men from the ages 21-51, were taken into custody Thursday due to the evidence gathered, and suspicion of them being associated with banned terrorism organizations.  

Police have reported even though the arrests are not due to any immediate risk, they are part of an ongoing investigation that's been taking place. As many as 18 homes, business buildings, and properties are being searched thoroughly.

The men arrested are suspected to be a part of the Islamic State of Abu Bakr a-Baghdadi. It has also been reported that as many as 500 people have left Britain to join Islamic groups in Syria and Iraq. An announcement was made stating, once Britons join a Islamic group they cannot return into the UK.

Restaurant Uses Drug-Laced Powder On Noodles

A restaurant in Hong Kong, served there special dish extra special. The noodles tasted so good they were addicting. The chief had powered on a poppy plant that had opium in it.

The owner admitted he had bought about 4 lbs. of the substance for $98, back in the summer time. Since then, the "secret ingredient" was sprinkled on the noodles in the restaurant.

This was all discovered by the police on Wednesday, when a 26-year-old man was pulled over by an officer on his way home from the restaurant. He was tested for drug use, and it came up positive, this was right after he had just eaten a bowl of noodles. The man was kept in custody for 15 days for drug abuse. His name was not given due the fact that family members also had eaten at the restaurant. They were all tested and the results came up positive.

Studies showed that it is unlikely for someone to get extremely addicted off of just eating a bowl of noodles powered with this drug.

Eric Matthew Frein Becomes One of FBI's 10 Most Wanted

According to CNN, Cpl. Bryon Dickson was shot and killed by Eric Matthew Frein last Friday. Frein also wounded another trooper in the insident and over 200 police officers are still on the hunt for him. He is said to be hiding in the Delaware Region of Pennsylvania, and New York. Last seen with the sides of his head shaved and the top outgrown into a mohawk. Wearing a green and black backpack and shorts.

He was placed on FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. He is described on the poster to be "a heavy smoker, a weapons enthusiast, and a survivalist. He claims to have fought with Serbians in Africa, and he has studied Russian and Serbian languages." Family members of Eric Frein's family explained the history of his love for guns and disappointment in the governement. His father said he "doesn't miss", when he shoots.

This wednesday mourners all gathered at the Blooming Gale Church in PA, to celebrate the life of Cpl. Bryon Dickson.

Deadly Collapsing Of Church In Nigeria

According to BBC News, Nigerian's church in Lagos, collapsed last Friday afternoon. Most likely the building collapsed due to the construction of additional stories that weren't matched perfectly with the foundation. The falling of the large debris killed about 80 Africans, and injured approximately 20 people. A total of 130 people survived through this traumatic disaster.  Each claiming the experience was "terrifying, but all apart of God's plan". Many rescue teams from South Africa flew up to Nigeria to find bodies of the people that were on tours during the collapse of the church. Out of the 80 dead, 67 were South Africans. The team will sign death certificates and attend the ceremony the famous preacher, Mr. Joshua, will organize. 

The debris left over from the church.

Auschwitz Nazi Charged With 300,000 Murders At 93

The main railroad tracks leading right into Auschwitz camp.

A 93-year old man, former

Hitler SS Nazi, was charged  300,000 Auschwitz murders. Seven decades later, the evidence for the exact charges has been narrowed quite unfavorably. The man accused was suspected in 1985, but there was not enough evidence to support the conviction. He was tasked with counting the cash among the Jewish belongings and then sending them to Nazi headquarters in Berlin. He was a Nazi guard and is also being charged with the knowledge of anybody arriving at the camps that deemed as not fit enough, were taken into the gas chambers to be poisoned with chemicals. There were around 137 trains carrying about 425,000 prisoners into the concentration camps all from Hungary. This occurred between the May and June of 1944.

 

 

 

Hurricane Odile Wipes-out Mexico

According to CNN, Sunday night in Mexico a Category 3 hurricane hit the Northwest region of the Baja Peninsula. High rain tones will be expected on the West Coast of United States, due to the storm moving up North, but the United States will not be hit by this hurricane.

The impact of over 100-mph winds destroyed homes, demolished trees, and wiped-out power lines. Despite the effects the hurricane had on the environment, there were two deaths reported in Puerto Vallarta, which is Mexican inland, a street vendor and a tourist. About 135 minor injuries were caused from the flying glass and things falling.



Hurricane Odile's Path.

There was over 18-inches of rainfall and now tens to millions of people without power. Debris is scattered all over the cities, and neighborhoods of Mexico. A resident of Los Cabos, Mexico explained "This is what nature does...now they need to start the clean-up fast." 

500 Migrants Dead In Boat Sinking

In the Mediterranean Sea, each year, over tens of thousands of people are saved from near-death drowning incidents. According to the European Union border agency, Frontex, the migrant death rate at sea has increased so much in the past years they will start to take action because it is "unacceptable". 

Tuesday of this week, it was reported that as many as 500 migrants died when traffickers, or smugglers, sunk their boat. The traffickers were enraged with the migrants and had begun throwing sticks and screaming out at the boat for the migrants to leave. Finally, the migrants refused and the traffickers rocketed towards their boat. As some passengers found smaller boat vessels for safety, others jumped into the water or even killed themselves refusing to be abandoned at sea. A survivor reported that the traffickers might have been Egyptians and Palestinians; they waited for the boat to sink completely before sailing away, laughing the entire time.

A lot of the deaths were caused from those that were below deck, they were unable to escape fast enough and drowned. For over a week, migrants had to stay afloat in the water, trying to withstand the strength of the strong winds, huge waves, and freezing water. At least a 100 of the dead migrants were reported children.



Rescuers, looking for survivors, but also dead passengers.

Georgia Wants to Join Forces With Urkraine

Georgia has been yearning to join the forces of NATO, since Russia tried to invade their two territories that covered 20% of its land back in 2008. Russia and Georgia have been fighting wars for many centuries on and off. Georgia is free from Russia, but they are still a prized target for Russia. Since Russia issued an attack on Ukraine, Georgians fear that Russia might try and seize the border of Georgia where there are ethnic Russians there.



The NATO flag (blue) and Georgia's national flag (red and white).

The United States and other NATO allies are uncertain about adding Ukraine and Georgia, because it might provoke Russia which may create grim tension. It may also challenge Iraq, Siberia, and elsewhere to create conflict. Things are looking pretty good for Georgia, they were named as part of the top 5 nations designated as enhanced partners of the alliance. Georgia's military capabilities will become more upgraded as they also look for more help from the US to advance in future years.

Lung Cancer Testing Starting Up In UK

The screening of the lungs picking up cancer.

According to BBC News health reports,
the UK will start checking smokers for lung cancer. It is a start to try and prolong their duration if they are diagnosed with this deadly disease. As cancer progresses in the body it not only prevents them from a lot of physical activity, but it decreases their life expectancy. Currently 75% of cancer patients cannot be saved because they become aware too late. Especially in the UK, cancer is the
biggest cause for death.

By the end of 2016, with the rate technology has been increasing enabling the cost of screening to decline and data on mortality to advance a great deal, doctors do believe they could save about 70% of smokers lives by getting rid of the cancer before it is too late. The screening is recommended for people between the ages of 55 and 80, who have smoked about a pack of cigarettes a day for about 30 years. 

The US and their Medicare Federal Agencies have decided that they will make the decision in November on whether the low-dose CT screen over the lungs should take place. They need to balance out the benefits with the harms. While other countries like Netherlands, Belgium, and UK are waiting on the screening so they can test the trials.

At the moment, UK scientists are working hard in the lab to make sure the results from the screening are effective and not dangerous.

Derek Jeter Retiring From New York Yankees

All the National Baseball team flags were taken down and
replaced by Derek Jeter's logo flags in the stadium.

In New York City, last Sunday, new flags were risen with the logo of the retiring shortstop for the Yankees.  "Derek Jeter", once the speaker announced his name, the entire crowd would scream, rumbling the Yankees Stadium. They all stand and lift their caps in complete awe over the icon stepping onto the baseball field. He has been the captain of the Yankees for the past ten years, leading his team to four World Series and uncountable playoffs. He was the MVP of the 2000 World Series against the NY Mets.  

Throughout his career he has played amazing defense which is why he has won the Golden Glove five times, and tremendous offense. He is the only New York Yankee to ever hit over 3,000 hits and still counting; this sets him in sixth place on the MLB all-time list. As for the postseason, Jeter has 200 career hits, which is the most in MLB history.

The Captain will be missed dearly, and has had "the greatest job in the world". A big thanks for his dedication through it all and setting a good example for young athletes to look up too. Derek Jeter has proved that "dreams do really come true," if only you work for it.


Derek Jeter jogging off the field after warming up.