Egyptian President Sentenced to Prison

The Egyptian President, Mohamed Morsy, was sentenced to twenty years in prison early Tuesday morning. He had been on trial for violence against protesters outside the presidential palace on December, 2012. About fourteen other co-defendants also stood on trial. Some of them were apart of his presidential staff. All of them were convicted with acquitted murder, violence and instigating the violence. Many of the victims of torture, have outspoken about the "fair" punishment given. "This is a very appropriate and clear verdict on people that committed the crime," he said. "This, in fact, was the maximum sentence for the charges. The surprise was the acquittal."

Mohamed Morsy

Mohamed Morsy was one the first democratically elected president for Egypt. He was elected June, 2012, and with the next year was deposed by the military. Morsy has not been seen by the court or the country since his removal from office. Allegedly, this is not Morsy's first time in jail. Back in 2011, Morsy with eighteen other members of a banned Muslim brotherhood, broke out of Wadi-Natroun Prison.  

Man Arrested For Plots Against Churches

The 24-year-old Algerian national, Sid Ahmed Ghlam, was detained last Sunday in Paris, France for suspicion of planning an attack on two churches that reside in the rural area. He had allegedly shot himself and called an ambulance Sunday, and as the police forces arrived on the scene they found a trail of blood that led to the suspect's car which had weapons and notes on potential targets in it. One official stated, "Several war weapons, hand guns, ammunition and bullet-proof vests were found in his car and home." Ghlam was wanted for the murder of tourist, Aurelie Chatelain, who was found in her car in Villejuif, France, a Paris suburb early Sunday morning. 

Government investigating Ghlam's neighborhood Sunday. 

Ghlam had also reported to having a wish of traveling to Syria and fighting with the Islamic Forces. Documents were linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in Ghlam's apartment. A contact in Syria advised Ghlam to target churches. Security forces have been doubled in areas all over the country. Hundreds of French citizens have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight alongside ISIS militants. Many home recruitment cells have been detected him homes too.

AC/DC Drummer Pleaded Guilty

Phil Rudd, the famous drummer for the iconic Australian rock band AC/DC, has pleaded guilty in his trial against the charges of threatening to kill and possession of drugs in his home in New Zealand. He denied all of these charges and made a surprise guilty plea Tuesday. The 60-year-old recorded and released a solo album earlier in the year, and expected high rates. When it flopped on the charts a month later, Rudd fired several of his employees, and called his associate to ask for his personal assistant to be "taken out." The court files reported that he later called the assistant and said, "I'm going to come over and kill you." Rudd continued these, as his lawyer called them "angry phone calls," for a few more weeks. The assistant reported to eventually stop answering the phones, and was "fearful" for his safety. Phil Rudd could face up to seven years in prison for the charge of threatening to kill. He was currently just released on bail until the sentencing hearing on June 26.

Phil Rudd, pictured on the left.

Volcano Eruption in Chile

The sun setting on the active volcano.

This Wednesday, for the first time since 1972, the 6,500 foot Calbuco Volcano in Chile erupted. Huge amounts of smoke shot more than 6 miles skyward throughout the day. During the night, a second eruption blasted red-hot rocks and lava skyward, which produced a radiant show of  lightning. There have been no reports of injuries, since city officials made sure to evacuate immediately after the first sign of an eruption (gas and smoke spewing). It was reported that over 4,000 people were safely evacuated before the more serious eruption. Geologists and the mining service in Chile are warning and preparing for a third eruption.

The Volcano Lightning that was captured from the eruption.

Long term problems health and government authorities are faced with respiratory permanent damage from the excessive inhalation of ash. Short term conflicts will involve eye and skin infections from the ash and also water contamination. 

Tumor Removed Ends Up Being Unborn Twin

Yamini Karanam. 

Yamini Karanam, 26, became a college student after she moved from India to Indiana to study computer science. Recently, doctors removed a brain tumor from her pineal region after she was complaining about headaches and fatigue for months on end. Karanam claimed that she went on vacation to take a break from school and work. She expected that her two weeks away would be full of fun on the beach, but in reality spent a week sleeping and complaining about headaches. When Karanam returned and visited the doctors, they discovered a tumor in her brain. They determined the surgery was risky and could result in permanent damage to her brain. After six months of searching, Karanan found Dr. Hrayr Shaninian, a neurologist at the Skullbase Institute in LA, United States. He agreed to perform the surgery, and upon the removal of the brain tumor discovered that the tumor had bones, hair and teeth. Also known as Teratomas, the surgeon claimed that this type of embryonal tumor is the most common to occur in infants less than 36 months old. He determined that the tumor was not cancerous, and Karanam should make a safe recovery. 

Picture of the embryonal tumor in Karanam's brain. 

Salt Water Found on Mars

Researchers have found salt water on Mars! After years of intense dedication to discovering and searching the allegedly bone-dry planet, data was recovered reporting that there are tiny salt water puddles in the surface of Mars. Experts analyzed the planet's thin atmosphere and detected that Martian soil could pull water vapor from the air into the soil during night, which keeps it from freezing despite the extreme cold temperatures. The Gale Crater has been monitoring for an entire year the climate and humidity in Mars, and this theory is well supported. There are theories of how Mars once had a sea as big as the Atlantic Ocean, and there is still evidence from researchers that there is in fact ancient stream-beds and lakes found in the surface of the planet. 

Gale Crater. 

"Fault in Our Stars" Couple is Real

Katie and Dalton Prager were both eighteen, when they fell in love with each other. Although they have a variety of similarities that drew them together, there is one in particular that was rather different than the average teenage couple. They both were/still are fighting the same cancer, cystic fibrosis. This newly wed couple, have been experiencing some trouble recently. As Mr. Prager, received a lung transplant in November and was recovering in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Prager could not visit him because of her health condition. She needed to get a lung transplant too, but because of financial issues between insurance and the University of Kentucky (where her doctors are), the procedure was unable to take place. Also, the doctors reported that doing an out-of-the-state transplant was too risky, which Mrs. Prager requested. Finally, with CNN's help, Mrs. Prager will be able to receive a lung transplant with no financial issues at UPMC. This Tuesday, she saw her husband for the first time in 5 months, the surgery is scheduled to take place within the next month, as preparation is still needed.

Dalton and Katie Prager pictured.

2,000 Immigrants Leave South Africa

In South Africa, anti-immigrant mobs terrorized police stations as they looked for non-local civilians and then viciously attacked them. These malicious actions, were allegedly over how the South African Americans of Durban jobs are being taken away by immigrants. These actions were the cause of five deaths, of these victims, two were immigrants and three were South Africans, one was a 14-year-old boy. Over the past 24 hours, over 2,000 people have fled the country in complete terror. A charity group has been organized in Johannesburg, and is offering shelter with aid packages to all who are now refugees. Police forces were heavily equipped and sent out to put an end to the local mobs, and hope to end the conflict before it worsens.

A women and her child in Johannesburg, after
being chased out of the country.

Boy Dangeled Over Cheetah Exhibit, Mother Charged

Mother charged after witnesses stated that her two-year-old son was dangled over the edge of the cheetah exhibit Cleveland cheetah exhibit Saturday, and then was dropped. Although, the child was recovered by the two parents at the zoo, but only the mother was charged for endangering the welfare of her son. Both the parents went quickly down to the exhibit to retrieve him, and neither of the zoo's cheetahs (two 4-year-old males) even bothered to interact with the trespassers. Zoo caregiver's told the media that the cheetah's are well kept and maintain a weekly diet of rabbits, horse meat and chicken. The Ohio mother's child suffered from minor leg injuries. 

The Cleveland Metropark Zoo pictured above. 

Duel Requested By Polish Prince Against Politician

Polish nobility, Jan Zylinski, challenged the British Politician, Nigel Farage, to a duel in London's Hyde Park. This is allegedly due to the immigration policy Farage just established in Parliament.  The prince is angered for Farage blaming migrants for traffic jams on highways. He even posted a video on YouTube and declared a duel as he showed the audience his weapon of choice. A sword from World War II, that belonged to his father. "I would like us to meet in Hyde Park one morning with our swords and resolve this matter in the way that an 18th century Polish aristocrat and an English gentleman would traditionally do." Zylinski stated to the media. 

Mom Wakes Up From Coma with a Surprise

Four months ago, in December, a pregnant woman was in a terrible car accident which left her in a coma. In January, due to the critical condition Sharista Giles, 20, was left in, the doctors were forced to deliver the baby. The baby boy, the family has yet to name him, as they refer to him as "Baby L," weighted less than two pounds. The doctors told the family that Giles would never wake up, so the moved to her Harriman Care and Rehabilitation Center in March. Wednesday though, when Giles opened her eyes for the first time, the nurses called her family, who rushed to the hospital to see her. They shared the news of her baby, but they are unable to let her see her baby boy until she leaves the hospital she is in.

Sharista Giles.

Swatting

The SWAT team on someone's door step.

The term "swatting" is now a part of the worries and vocabulary of many police authorities, schools and homes around the United States. Recently, what started the nation-wide frenzy was the dial of 9-1-1 as an April Fool's Day prank. Swatting is when a person calls the police claiming there is a terrible crime being committed in a home or school in the area. Full on percussions are usually followed through with, like the SWAT team, and they search for either a gunman or a hostage. One story is of a family in Tennessee, they were pranked by an unidentified number, when an all-out law enforcement response showed up at their front door. The call told authorities the family had kidnapped and were holding someone hostage. 

The Police arrive at a home in a van.

15 Dead Due to Shooting in Mexico

Monday, this week, on the twisting rural Mascota-Las-Palmas highway in Mexico, fifteen police officers were murdered, and five were severely injured in a Drug War shooting. Near the village of Soyatan, a local gang open fired on a convoy carrying a state police unit on their way to Guadalajara, Mexico. Allegedly, the assailants blocked the highway with vehicles drenched with fuel and then set on fire. The suspects authorities announced were apart "Jalisco New Generation Drug Cartel," and were waiting for the convoy to makeshift encampment for one or two days. As there is still intense investigation by officials, the President Enrique Pena Nieto has made statements to the families and security forces reassuring justice. It was the worst loss in a day since the president's two-year-old administration.  

The aftermath of a burning truck that acted as a road block.

Japan's Biggest Military Vessel, Izumo, Since WWII

The opening ceremony for Izumo.

Japan opens up one of the largest military vessels to see service since World War II, better known as Izumo. This is a part of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). The opening ceremony and base for the fleet, was in Yokohama, and is also home to one of the United States Navy's Seventh Fleet. Many are questioning whether the construction of the ship is a violation of the constitution designed by the United States to the Japanese. They are no longer allowed any military positions. Since the ship is so big, the belief it will be used as an aircraft carrier, caused some confusion. The Defense Minister Gen Nakatani  made a statement about the fleet's size, claiming it would only host joint operations and act as an command center. He insisted that the new addition to Japans MSDF was designed for peaceful purposes.

The top deck has helicopters land on it.

North Korea Arrests Spies From South Korea

According to CNN media network, early Thursday morning, North Korean officials claimed that they have detained two spies from South Korea. These two people were suspects and wanted for acts of "terrorism" and bringing in forged currency. Kim Kook Kie and Choi Chun Kil were the two men accused of these acts. They are a part of the South Korea National Intelligence center have denied any of the accusations made against their organization. They even insisted that "it's very regrettable that the North is making such a groundless claim about them." The two countries are technically still in a state of war today, as of from 1953, only an armistice was signed after the end of the Korean War, never a Treaty of Peace.

Tunnels Upon to the Public in Vietnam

A system of tunnels underneath the ground.

The Vietnam War occurred in the late 1960's and early 1970's, and was considered to be one of the hot spots in the Cold War. United States sent troops into Vietnam, an area that was taken over by Communists and the Soviet Union allies. The troops would help the Southern area of the country. At first, France tried and failed to contain communism, when the North Leader, Ho Chi Minh, and his warriors demoralized French soldiers and caused  a withdrawal. The United States joined the conflict. A part of Ho Chi Minh's tactics and strategies was known as guerrilla warfare. Tunnels were built underneath the ground for an easy, secret view on the enemy's movement. The Vietnamese would place booby-traps, like bamboo sticks made into spikes on bottoms of hidden holes with human flesh stuck through them. This caused enemy troops to slow down their movement. These tunnels, many decades after the conflict, are now opened to the public. The government has sparsely furnished rooms; they're preserved with the old teak wardrobe of a solider. It opens the door and it offers the entrance to an alternative world from sixty years ago. 

One of the secret openings.