Tag: North Korea Missiles

  • What in the World?!?

    Friday, October 6

    Long-ranged missiles are being prepared in North Korea. Russian lawmaker said that the missiles can potentially reach United States’ West Coast.

    Saturday, October 7

    Eleven pedestrians were injured in a car crash near London’s Natural History Museum. In the police statement it said, “The incident is a road traffic investigation and not a terrorist-related incident.” Sunday, October 8 in Jakarta, Indonesia, 58 men were arrested during a protest for gay rights. Seven of the 58 arrested are being charged under Indonesia’s pornography law, and they may serve up to 10 years in prison. The others will be released if they are not criminals or possess narcotics.

    Monday, October 9

    German conservative parties decided that there would be a limit on the amount of migrants who wish to seek refuge in Germany. Tuesday, October 10 the head of Thailand’s military government has announced the need for elections to help decide who will hold office. Thailand has not had elections for the past 3 years since the military took over in 2014.

    Wednesday, October 11

    An Anthrax outbreak has been found in Botswana’s dead hippos. Anthrax is an infectious disease that is spread by wild animals, and in this case, the outbreak originated with wild hippos. Thursday, October 12 in India’s top court, it was ruled that having sexual intercourse with a female under the age of 18 is considered rape. This ruling will potentially decrease the number of child marriages.

    Sunday, October 15

    The long-range missiles that were being prepared by North Korea on October 6 were tested and ended up failing. After the missiles were fired, they soon exploded. The U.S. military announced that the attempted firing did not pose a threat to the United States. Monday, October 16

    Hillary Clinton told spoke with an Australian state broadcaster, and she explained WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was used as a tool by Russia during the 2016 presidential election. Tuesday, October 17 United Nations (UN) said aid workers in the Central African Republic had to cut rations in half because of underfunding. Aid by air became too expensive to fund.

    *Information was used from the World Digest section of the Huffington Post*

  • International News Tidbits

    Republican Health Care Bill Introduced

     This week, Republicans plan to release their bill to replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

    AshLee Strong, a representative for Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, said, “We are now at the culmination of a years-long process to keep our promise to the American people.”

    The draft legislation plans to provide expanded tax credits and health savings accounts for individuals and reduce federal spending on Medicaid. It plans to eliminate the requirement that employers and individuals provide and hold health insurance. Republicans  have promised not to pull the rug out from the citizens covered by these programs.

    North Korea Fires Four Ballistic Missiles in the Ocean

           Last month there were claims coming from North Korea that they succeeded in test-firing missiles under the approval of North Korean ruler Kim Jong-Un. The United States, United Nations, Japan, and South Korea have all denounced these test firings.

    The missiles were fired from the Tongchang-ri region an area close to the border of North Korea and China.

    One South Korean official claimed that the launchwas at 7:36 A.M. local time, which translates to 2:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.

    North Korea is sticking to its claims that its entire space program is completely peaceful. On Sunday, March 5, South Korea raised its reward for defecting North Koreans that have any information about North Korea’s space program.

    Man Making Threats against JCC Arrested in St. Louis

           In St. Louis, Missouri, the FBI took into custody 31-year-old Juan Thompson, a man who is accused of making eight bomb threats against Jewish schools, Jewish Community Centers, and a Jewish museum.

    The FBI said in a statement that “the investigation into these threats is a top priority” and that “agents and analysts across the country are working to identify and stop those responsible.”
    “The FBI is committed to ensuring that people of all races and religions feel safe in their communities and places of worship,” the FBI said.

    According to the New York Police Department, hate threats are high this year and the majority holster harsh  anti-Semitic motives and attitudes all over the United States of America.