US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information The United States has released a statement saying it was of little value. This previously contained information like the number of Afghans killed during battle, but information such as that and the amount of overall attrition in the Afghan army has been banned by the government for some years. The Afghan war is the longest in US history and this lack in news is a downward trend in the last few years. Now in its 18 year a watchdog style program has been keeping tabs on many fighters from the region, but now may loose some critical information. https://www.apnews.com/253f6e2504ad4c72aed8a2d0499a673e
US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information https://www.apnews.com/253f6e2504ad4c72aed8a2d0499a673e ------------------- The U.S army that is currently stationed in Afghanistan has reported that they . will no longer release anymore information about the war that is going on in Afghanistan. The Afghan government already has a deal with the U.S. to not release the numbers of Afghans killed in battle. The U.S. Army saw the amount of information being released to the Washington Post go down over the many years that this war has been going on. They have just decided to stop giving out anymore information. President Donald Trump had put his input in on this situation saying that he already thinks that there is too much informations already being put out and he supports the Army with their decision to no longer give out war information.
16 pro-government and 15 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. There was a decrease in attacks compared to near violence breaking out in the recent months. In Khab, at least 10 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on the Afghan ministrey. More civilians are being killed by the Afgahan governament and American forces than by the Taliban. The overall civilian casualties dropped to their lowest level in since 2013.
First World War Mustard Gas Leaks From Belgian Underwater Grave May 2, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mustard gas from World War I have shown up near the Bulgarian coast. Researchers have looked near the sight of these cans of gas and have discovered an area of weapons from World War I. This place is now considered safe to drive across or in. To remove the trace of the first World War I, many European countries sealed these open shells and cans and dumped them in the ocean. However, they may have sealed them but today mustard gas has been filling the air near a Knokke, a town close to the coast. The governor has called for researchers to contain the area and make it as safe as it used to be. The town is just thankful they have learned this problem and are fixing the mistake before it got worse. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/02/first-world-war-mustard-gas-leaks-belgian-underwater-grave/
In pictures: Battle in Tripoli as death toll rises in Libya
A libyan general ordered troops in Tripoli to advance on Tripolis capital. Tripoli is the base of the country's Government of National Record. Libyan's Leader Moammar Gadhafi fell and now after eight years the country is in big trouble. There has been outbreaks on violence and people are splitting into rival administrators. Two hundred and thirteen people have been killed and 1,009 people have been injured just in this month from battles in Tripoli. https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/24/africa/gallery/battle-in-tripoli-libya/index.html
Facebook set up a war room to combat misinformation ahead of Europe’s Parliamentary elections https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/5/18530337/facebook-european-parlimentary-election-war-room-misinformation
There are elections in Europe coming up soon. Facebook is trying to curb fake accounts, wrong information, and election interference. The place that takes place is called the War room. The war room has been set up in many elections around the world. The last time the war room was for America was in the 2018 elections. It would be nice in no one had to worry about this though.
With focus on Hodeidah, Yemen's war rages on elsewhere https://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-idUSKCN1SB0CQ One highly used port in Yemen is now protected and the war has gone elsewhere. Cholera and starvations are taking many lives in the country. With the port able to stay open goods can be transported into the country much easier. The war has been going on for 4 years now and with the unstable government there shows no signs of stopping. The government is using force to try and keep as many people healthy by keeping major transportations routes open.
Afghan Casualty report 48 pro-goverment forces and 18 civilians were killed. At Feroz Koh city the Taliban attacked a security outpost. The Taliban killed 9 and wounded another 5. In Faryab the Taliban killed 6 civiliand and wounded 9 more. The village was a supporter of the goverment. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/magazine/afghan-war-casualty-report-april-26-may-2.html
To Stand Out, the Army Picks a New Uniform With a World War II Look The US army hopes to be bringing back the WW2 uniforms. It's not coincidental that the US was wearing these uniforms the last time we completely won a war. The old green coat and khaki pants is almost exactly like the WW2 Uniform.
In the African nation of Mali many violent protests and attacks have broken out. The reason for the protests and attack are because of the increasing danger in the country. Since 2014 around 4,000 people have died from political violence. The protests are for French troops in Mali to leave witch because of the attacks may prompt the U.N. to intervene.
Emma Keehner US Military Stops Releasing War Information: The US military has stopped releasing Afghanistan war information that shows progress in America's longest war. President Donald Trump had a complaint that the Us releases too much war information which may or may not have influenced this decision. The US military command in the capital of Afghanistan, is no longer producing district control data. The Trump administration is trying and making a hard push to increase the peace between the US and Afghanistan. As it is very difficult right now because the Taliban is refusing to meet and talk with Kabul representatives, because they believe there helping the US. Overall, the US has spent $737 billion on the war and lost more than 2,400 military lives. https://www.apnews.com/253f6e2504ad4c72aed8a2d0499a673e
Yemen Fast Facts This war is about the Yemen and they are fighting terrorists. There were 10 people killed in a terrorist attack. It was a civil war. There were delays of the delivery of the funds. There were alot of people killed in this war. https://www.cnn.com/2013/07/10/world/meast/yemen-fast-facts/index.html
World War II Truth: Lend-Lease Saved Countless Lives — But Didn't Beat Nazi Germany
At the beggining of WW2, the Soviet Union wasn't prepared for a german invasion. Due to this, other countries gave the soviet union war supplies to resist the german invasion. By the end of the WW2 the soviet war machine became self sufficient and could produce their own war materials. Allied support helped to defend russia when they hadn't quite industrialized. People say that this kept russia in the war long enough that they could push back.
More than 20 reported dead in Gaza, 4 in Israel after hail of rockets and airstrikes https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/05/middleeast/israel-airstrikes-gaza-rockets-intl/index.html
An altercation between those of Israel and Gaza caused 23 deaths amongst those who were fighting. 4 people died from Gaza rockets in Israel. One of the deaths involved in these altercations, according to the Israel Defense League, was targeted on purpose. A man named Hamid Khudri who was responsible for money transfers to the Jihad and Hamas was killed deliberately in these attacks.
In the midst of all these conflicts, both sides of the conflict are readying up, with weaponry such as rockets in order to fight the opposition. Peace efforts are being made by other officials in order to possibly quell this series of fights in the future.
Drones are giving Houthi rebels an edge in the ongoing war in Yemen In a on going war in Yemen a new form of fighting has been introduced. Rebels have started to attach onto "cheap" drones bombs in efforts to lower the numbers of government troops. This is not the first time the drones have been used as other fighting forces are using them. The sizes of the drones are anywhere form US unnamed drone sizes to small mall sized ones. They both do large amounts of damage and with the the other humanitarian issues that are in play these drones are casuing big problems.
The Trade War Is Widening, Not Ending President Trump wants to make permanent trade agreements, but he needs congress's approval, which would take a lot of time and President Trump's term is coming to an end. President Trump has used executive power to accomplish some agreements. The issue with executive agreements is that they expire January 21, 2021, unless President Trump is reelected. China is a master manipulator. The Chinese are in no hurry to make a deal with Trump until the economy weakens, which will force the president to be more flexible. The president threatens China with tariffs (taxes) which essentially hurt the American economy. The trade war won't end until there is a permanent solution.
At least 48 government forces and 18 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Feroz Koh City, the capital of Ghor Province, where the Taliban attacked a security outpost, killing nine security officers and wounding five others. In Faryab Province, the Taliban attacked the village of Kohi in Qaisar District, killing six civilians and wounding nine others. The village had no security presence but was supportive of the Afghan government.
To Stand Out, the Army Picks a New Uniform With a World War II Look https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/05/us/new-army-greens-uniform.html
The United States Army wanted to create new uniforms for it's army. The uniform had to stand out but still look tough. The U.S. Army chose a uniform that looks very similar to the World War II uniforms. The sergeant major says they asked themselves what was the most prominent time when the Army's service was recognized world wide. The victory in World War II came to mind. They called this new uniform the "Army Greens." The uniform is now in various field tests and the first use of the uniforms are said to be in 2020.
Since becoming president, trump has made some comments, pertaining to our trade with China. Some of his more recent comments are thought to lead to a trade war between the US and China. The trade representative of the US stated that we would be raising the tariff prices to over $200 billion. We have had many sit down talks with China and have always came up with a way to negotiate, but this time China says Trump has went to far. They plan to have one more talk sometime this week to see what will actually happen between the two biggest economies.
Syria bombs 'safe zone', killing four civilians https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/syria-bombs-safe-zone-killing-civilians-190502155612231.html Syrias government targeted a "safe zone" with a barrel bombing on a village called Iblin. The Syrian civil defense force rescued people from rocks and pieces and even carried out dead bodies. Government air raids on rebel forces in the Northwest killed at least four people including kids.
This is a crucial week for the US-China trade war Donald Trumps latest threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods might worsen the trade war between the US and China. Tweeting about this ordeal happening, many investors are worrying on what might happen between two of the world's biggest economies. In the tweet that President Trump made, he threatened to raise taxes on basically all of China's exports to the US. This tweet was made days before the he was scheduled to meet for another round of trade talk in Washington. Although there has been talks on trade, China is in no rush to make deals while Trump is president. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/business/trade-war-us-china-tariffs/index.html
'What's the sin of my children?': Infants killed in Gaza shelling On Saturday a one year old and her aunt were killed in their house from a air attack in Gaza. The on year olds mom didn't get killed and now has to deal with losing her child and sister. 24 Palestinians and 4 Israelis were killed. In another house the family was just sitting in their living room and a a rocket fell on their house. Many kids either died or were very injured. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/sin-children-infant-dies-gaza-shelling-190506003458263.html
The UN called for an urgent de-escalation in the North-Western part of Syria. This was called after the fighting between the government and Operations Forces (OpFor) left tons of civilians dead or injured. Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres promoted that all parties recommit to the truce about the Operations Forces parts of Idlib. That part of the area is protected by the truce made in September by Russia which supported the Operations Forces and spared 2.7 million civilians from a government attack.
'I can't express what I saw': Children killed in Idlib air raid
In the northwest region of Syria, Russian forces have been continuing air raids and shelling as a result of recent strikes. In the latest hit, at least 15 civilians were killed. Many of these numbers include children. Three children were raided along with 5 adults in a small village. The bomb hit three houses and a vegetable market. Along with the 15 who died, roughly 20 others are injured. A 40-year-old man who lives in the village said, "It was a difficult scene to watch, I cannot express what I saw." The SANA news agency blamed the latest attack on Syrian military posts by a specific armed group. These air raids have also struck many other locations, including hospitals.
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-48129129/bring-my-grandchildren-home-from-syria Syrian wives and children are being kept in a camp in northern Syria. these children want to go home. the parents of these children took them to Europe to join an Islamic group. This is why they are being held in a camp.
In Northwest Syria, Russia has been continuing air raids and shelling because of the recent strikes. Many of the casualties include children, and when the bomb hit it took out three houses and a vegetable market. 15 were found dead, while 20 others were injured. They believe these strikes should be blamed on Syrian military posts, and this isn't the only air raid location.
There's a bunch of bombing happening in Sri Lankan. The main things that were targeted during these attacks were the churches and there hotels. The strange thing about it was there weren't. just random bombing they were coordinated bombs to it the targets when and in what order they wanted them to be. They were regular bombs dropped by an airplane there were suicide bombers that were working for ISIS.
How the War Between America and Iran Will Start. The US Air Force is deploying massive B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to the Gulf in response to an alleged possible plan by Iran to attack U.S. forces in the region. The reason to this action is a response to a threat made by Iran attacks on U.S troops in the region. This could cause the start to another war. https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/.premium-how-the-war-between-america-and-iran-will-start-1.7215695
It's been 25 years since aparthaid ended in South Africa. Apartheid is where blacks whites and blacks didn't have the same rights and blacks were overuled by the whites. Today in South Africa democracy is the type of government where everyone has equal rights. It's supposed to be that everyone has the same rights but they don't. In South Africa blacks are poorer than whites. They are the most unequal country in the world.
The returning of missing soldiers from within North Korea's borders has been halted. This is due to communication between the Trump organization and North Korean officials. These remains are over 60 years old at least and are from the Korean War. North Korea has returned 55 boxes but only 3 soldiers have been identified. But that was entire 9 months ago even though that was the main reason for the Summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Gaza Militants Fire 250 Rockets, and Israel Responds With Airstrikes Written: May 4, 2019 ----- Gaza and Israel have been recently disputing over many different issues but this did not just start now. The two have been fighting in what some call a war, for many years. The worst fighting seen since 2014 occurred last weekend when Gaza fired around two-hundred and fifty rockets at Israel. Israel was not hesitant to take a shot at Gaza with airstrikes. As of right now, the death toll is up to twenty-two people and the numbers are only predicted to increase, especially with so many in fatal condition. Also, the fighting does not seem as though it will slow down with escalating tension and resentment. ----- https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/world/middleeast/gaza-rockets-israel.html
A year ago Trump withdrew our country from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. His goal by doing this was to get Tehran to restrain their missile program. Many think this might lead to war because Tehran is under so much pressure because of this deal. Iran supported the killing of hundreds of U.S. troops, so they won't be afraid to get on board with killing even more. There have been reports that Iran wants to attack a personal U.S. military base, which could lead to all sorts of chaos between our two countries in the future.
North Korea has launched 2 short range missiles at USA ships in Japan. The missiles were launched at 4:29PM on Saturday. They were launched at a range of 260 miles before they fell into the Sea of Japan. Six months ago North Korea had made an agreement with South Korea that they would stop testing there missiles. Tensions are now starting to increase again between these two countries.
US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information. President Donald Trump says that the US is giving out to much information about the wars.There is no evidence to support this right now. Us has an agency that monitor the information that giving to the congress. It is showing that 80% of the Taliban is contained while 10% is not at this time.The US Government are trying peace talk between Taliban and Afghan government.
Gaza and Israel have been fighting in a war for years. Recent weeks have caused a lot of bloodshed as airstrikes have been going back and forth. Gaza recently fired hundreds of missiles into Israel killing 5 people. Before that, Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes killing 23. This has been the bloodiest the war has been since 2014. There was a long standstill before the rockets were fired, and now there is life back in fighting.
Syrian troops capture strategic town from rebels. In northwest Syria the government has now taken over the town of Qaalat al-Madiq. The residents then pushed into the largest remaining rebel territory. Syria blocked Russia's air power and started to advance on land. The area is normally protected by Russia. The town is the closest rebel town to a Russian airbase that has been targeted recently. Overall, there have been 150,000 residents forced out of their homes. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/syrian-troops-capture-strategic-town-rebels-residents-190509103251352.html
China and U.S. Trade War Chins is the one country we depend on for sales because they get most things from us. After the act of terrorism when China sent hogs with Swine Fever over, China had cut back the good they are buying. Trump called China on the fact where they had been ordering good then making them turn back when they were half way to them. CEO Harald Kruger told reporters they are open to free trade but not when they are being accused of terrorism. China said they are going to raise the taxes for exports to the U.S. Starting Friday the U.S. will increase the tariffs to $200 billion, this was finalized Monday. After Trump tweeted "The United States has been losing, for many years, 600 to 800 Billion Dollars a year on Trade. With China we lose 500 Billion Dollars. Sorry, we're not going to be doing that anymore!" https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/business/trade-war-us-china-tariffs/index.html
More than 20 reported dead in Gaza, 4 in Israel after hail of rockets and airstrikes
Not too long ago, Israel and Gaza went into battle. Resulting, 23 people died throughout the time. Four people in Israel were killed by rocket fire. Eight in Gaza appeared after. A man by the name of Hamid Khudri didn't deliver his money transfers and caused the immediate cause of the war.
In small town Daraya, Syria, 3 men create a support group mist the war. Beginning in 2011, 3 Syrian men collect books amongst the rubbish of wartime. The men hold lectures, assemble bookshelves, and plan a community newspaper in their secret library. The group fluctuates in numbers as the wars progress in Syria. For some Syrians, the secret library is all they have to live for. The library still lives on today, a 47 minute video was just released on Wednesday in regards to the library.
The Taliban attacked several districts in Afghanistan and killed several people. They also attacked groups of units also known as soldiers. Local police checkpoints were also attacked and taken over. This was a big attack on several different locations. The Taliban killed 46 police officers, 6 soldiers, 7 pro government militia members, and 47 civilians.
Five people were killed and there was 24 injured. They beileved it was a terrorist attack. This happend Kabul Afganistan. The Taliban said there were 4 terrorist people that died. They said berfore noon on wednesday the attacker put an explosive car by the capitol.
"The US just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. China says it will hit back" May 10th, 2019 Leaders from China and the US tried to reach a trade deal but were not able to. Now the US is making tariffs even more extreme, taking the 10% tariffs up to 25% tariffs. The reason for the tariff hike is said to be because China did not meet requirements of the last trade deal. The tariffs are meant to "punish" China in a way but really they have a lot of effect on people here in the United States. Prices on many things from food to technology will be much more expensive as much of it is imported here from China.
US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information
ReplyDeleteThe United States has released a statement saying it was of little value. This previously contained information like the number of Afghans killed during battle, but information such as that and the amount of overall attrition in the Afghan army has been banned by the government for some years. The Afghan war is the longest in US history and this lack in news is a downward trend in the last few years. Now in its 18 year a watchdog style program has been keeping tabs on many fighters from the region, but now may loose some critical information.
https://www.apnews.com/253f6e2504ad4c72aed8a2d0499a673e
US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information
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The U.S army that is currently stationed in Afghanistan has reported that they . will no longer release anymore information about the war that is going on in Afghanistan. The Afghan government already has a deal with the U.S. to not release the numbers of Afghans killed in battle. The U.S. Army saw the amount of information being released to the Washington Post go down over the many years that this war has been going on. They have just decided to stop giving out anymore information. President Donald Trump had put his input in on this situation saying that he already thinks that there is too much informations already being put out and he supports the Army with their decision to no longer give out war information.
Afghan War Casualty Report: April 19-25
ReplyDelete16 pro-government and 15 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. There was a decrease in attacks compared to near violence breaking out in the recent months. In Khab, at least 10 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on the Afghan ministrey. More civilians are being killed by the Afgahan governament and American forces than by the Taliban. The overall civilian casualties dropped to their lowest level in since 2013.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/25/magazine/afghan-war-casualty-report.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FAfghanistan&action=click&contentCollection=world®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=collection
First World War Mustard Gas Leaks From Belgian Underwater Grave
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Mustard gas from World War I have shown up near the Bulgarian coast. Researchers have looked near the sight of these cans of gas and have discovered an area of weapons from World War I. This place is now considered safe to drive across or in. To remove the trace of the first World War I, many European countries sealed these open shells and cans and dumped them in the ocean. However, they may have sealed them but today mustard gas has been filling the air near a Knokke, a town close to the coast. The governor has called for researchers to contain the area and make it as safe as it used to be. The town is just thankful they have learned this problem and are fixing the mistake before it got worse.
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In pictures: Battle in Tripoli as death toll rises in Libya
ReplyDeleteA libyan general ordered troops in Tripoli to advance on Tripolis capital. Tripoli is the base of the country's Government of National Record. Libyan's Leader Moammar Gadhafi fell and now after eight years the country is in big trouble. There has been outbreaks on violence and people are splitting into rival administrators. Two hundred and thirteen people have been killed and 1,009 people have been injured just in this month from battles in Tripoli.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/24/africa/gallery/battle-in-tripoli-libya/index.html
Facebook set up a war room to combat misinformation ahead of Europe’s Parliamentary elections
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theverge.com/2019/5/5/18530337/facebook-european-parlimentary-election-war-room-misinformation
There are elections in Europe coming up soon. Facebook is trying to curb fake accounts, wrong information, and election interference. The place that takes place is called the War room. The war room has been set up in many elections around the world. The last time the war room was for America was in the 2018 elections. It would be nice in no one had to worry about this though.
With focus on Hodeidah, Yemen's war rages on elsewhere
ReplyDeletehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-yemen-security-idUSKCN1SB0CQ
One highly used port in Yemen is now protected and the war has gone elsewhere. Cholera and starvations are taking many lives in the country. With the port able to stay open goods can be transported into the country much easier. The war has been going on for 4 years now and with the unstable government there shows no signs of stopping. The government is using force to try and keep as many people healthy by keeping major transportations routes open.
Afghan Casualty report
ReplyDelete48 pro-goverment forces and 18 civilians were killed. At Feroz Koh city the Taliban attacked a security outpost. The Taliban killed 9 and wounded another 5. In Faryab the Taliban killed 6 civiliand and wounded 9 more. The village was a supporter of the goverment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/02/magazine/afghan-war-casualty-report-april-26-may-2.html
To Stand Out, the Army Picks a New Uniform With a World War II Look
ReplyDeleteThe US army hopes to be bringing back the WW2 uniforms. It's not coincidental that the US was wearing these uniforms the last time we completely won a war. The old green coat and khaki pants is almost exactly like the WW2 Uniform.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/05/us/new-army-greens-uniform.html
In the African nation of Mali many violent protests and attacks have broken out. The reason for the protests and attack are because of the increasing danger in the country. Since 2014 around 4,000 people have died from political violence. The protests are for French troops in Mali to leave witch because of the attacks may prompt the U.N. to intervene.
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ReplyDeleteUS Military Stops Releasing War Information:
The US military has stopped releasing Afghanistan war information that shows progress in America's longest war. President Donald Trump had a complaint that the Us releases too much war information which may or may not have influenced this decision. The US military command in the capital of Afghanistan, is no longer producing district control data. The Trump administration is trying and making a hard push to increase the peace between the US and Afghanistan. As it is very difficult right now because the Taliban is refusing to meet and talk with Kabul representatives, because they believe there helping the US. Overall, the US has spent $737 billion on the war and lost more than 2,400 military lives.
https://www.apnews.com/253f6e2504ad4c72aed8a2d0499a673e
Yemen Fast Facts
ReplyDeleteThis war is about the Yemen and they are fighting terrorists. There were 10 people killed in a terrorist attack. It was a civil war. There were delays of the delivery of the funds. There were alot of people killed in this war.
https://www.cnn.com/2013/07/10/world/meast/yemen-fast-facts/index.html
World War II Truth: Lend-Lease Saved Countless Lives — But Didn't Beat Nazi Germany
ReplyDeleteAt the beggining of WW2, the Soviet Union wasn't prepared for a german invasion. Due to this, other countries gave the soviet union war supplies to resist the german invasion. By the end of the WW2 the soviet war machine became self sufficient and could produce their own war materials. Allied support helped to defend russia when they hadn't quite industrialized. People say that this kept russia in the war long enough that they could push back.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/world-war-ii-truth-lend-lease-saved-countless-lives%E2%80%8A%E2%80%94%E2%80%8A-didnt-beat-nazi-germany-56102
More than 20 reported dead in Gaza, 4 in Israel after hail of rockets and airstrikes
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/05/05/middleeast/israel-airstrikes-gaza-rockets-intl/index.html
An altercation between those of Israel and Gaza caused 23 deaths amongst those who were fighting. 4 people died from Gaza rockets in Israel. One of the deaths involved in these altercations, according to the Israel Defense League, was targeted on purpose. A man named Hamid Khudri who was responsible for money transfers to the Jihad and Hamas was killed deliberately in these attacks.
In the midst of all these conflicts, both sides of the conflict are readying up, with weaponry such as rockets in order to fight the opposition. Peace efforts are being made by other officials in order to possibly quell this series of fights in the future.
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DeleteDrones are giving Houthi rebels an edge in the ongoing war in Yemen
ReplyDeleteIn a on going war in Yemen a new form of fighting has been introduced. Rebels have started to attach onto "cheap" drones bombs in efforts to lower the numbers of government troops. This is not the first time the drones have been used as other fighting forces are using them. The sizes of the drones are anywhere form US unnamed drone sizes to small mall sized ones. They both do large amounts of damage and with the the other humanitarian issues that are in play these drones are casuing big problems.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/3/18527205/drones-explosives-yemen-war-houthi-rebels-edge-violence-borders
The Trade War Is Widening, Not Ending
ReplyDeletePresident Trump wants to make permanent trade agreements, but he needs congress's approval, which would take a lot of time and President Trump's term is coming to an end. President Trump has used executive power to accomplish some agreements. The issue with executive agreements is that they expire January 21, 2021, unless President Trump is reelected. China is a master manipulator. The Chinese are in no hurry to make a deal with Trump until the economy weakens, which will force the president to be more flexible. The president threatens China with tariffs (taxes) which essentially hurt the American economy. The trade war won't end until there is a permanent solution.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickwwatson/2019/05/02/the-trade-war-is-widening-not-ending/#db944b749a55
At least 48 government forces and 18 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week. The deadliest attack took place in Feroz Koh City, the capital of Ghor Province, where the Taliban attacked a security outpost, killing nine security officers and wounding five others. In Faryab Province, the Taliban attacked the village of Kohi in Qaisar District, killing six civilians and wounding nine others. The village had no security presence but was supportive of the Afghan government.
ReplyDeleteTo Stand Out, the Army Picks a New Uniform With a World War II Look
ReplyDeletehttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/05/us/new-army-greens-uniform.html
The United States Army wanted to create new uniforms for it's army. The uniform had to stand out but still look tough. The U.S. Army chose a uniform that looks very similar to the World War II uniforms. The sergeant major says they asked themselves what was the most prominent time when the Army's service was recognized world wide. The victory in World War II came to mind. They called this new uniform the "Army Greens." The uniform is now in various field tests and the first use of the uniforms are said to be in 2020.
Since becoming president, trump has made some comments, pertaining to our trade with China. Some of his more recent comments are thought to lead to a trade war between the US and China. The trade representative of the US stated that we would be raising the tariff prices to over $200 billion. We have had many sit down talks with China and have always came up with a way to negotiate, but this time China says Trump has went to far. They plan to have one more talk sometime this week to see what will actually happen between the two biggest economies.
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Syria bombs 'safe zone', killing four civilians
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Syrias government targeted a "safe zone" with a barrel bombing on a village called Iblin. The Syrian civil defense force rescued people from rocks and pieces and even carried out dead bodies. Government air raids on rebel forces in the Northwest killed at least four people including kids.
This is a crucial week for the US-China trade war
ReplyDeleteDonald Trumps latest threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods might worsen the trade war between the US and China. Tweeting about this ordeal happening, many investors are worrying on what might happen between two of the world's biggest economies. In the tweet that President Trump made, he threatened to raise taxes on basically all of China's exports to the US. This tweet was made days before the he was scheduled to meet for another round of trade talk in Washington. Although there has been talks on trade, China is in no rush to make deals while Trump is president.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/business/trade-war-us-china-tariffs/index.html
'What's the sin of my children?': Infants killed in Gaza shelling
ReplyDeleteOn Saturday a one year old and her aunt were killed in their house from a air attack in Gaza. The on year olds mom didn't get killed and now has to deal with losing her child and sister. 24 Palestinians and 4 Israelis were killed. In another house the family was just sitting in their living room and a a rocket fell on their house. Many kids either died or were very injured.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/sin-children-infant-dies-gaza-shelling-190506003458263.html
Un alarm at escalation of hostilities in Idlib
ReplyDeleteThe UN called for an urgent de-escalation in the North-Western part of Syria. This was called after the fighting between the government and Operations Forces (OpFor) left tons of civilians dead or injured. Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres promoted that all parties recommit to the truce about the Operations Forces parts of Idlib. That part of the area is protected by the truce made in September by Russia which supported the Operations Forces and spared 2.7 million civilians from a government attack.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48185517
'I can't express what I saw': Children killed in Idlib air raid
ReplyDeleteIn the northwest region of Syria, Russian forces have been continuing air raids and shelling as a result of recent strikes. In the latest hit, at least 15 civilians were killed. Many of these numbers include children. Three children were raided along with 5 adults in a small village. The bomb hit three houses and a vegetable market. Along with the 15 who died, roughly 20 others are injured. A 40-year-old man who lives in the village said, "It was a difficult scene to watch, I cannot express what I saw." The SANA news agency blamed the latest attack on Syrian military posts by a specific armed group. These air raids have also struck many other locations, including hospitals.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/killed-syria-rebel-held-northwest-190507123020922.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-48129129/bring-my-grandchildren-home-from-syria Syrian wives and children are being kept in a camp in northern Syria. these children want to go home. the parents of these children took them to Europe to join an Islamic group. This is why they are being held in a camp.
ReplyDeleteIn Northwest Syria, Russia has been continuing air raids and shelling because of the recent strikes. Many of the casualties include children, and when the bomb hit it took out three houses and a vegetable market. 15 were found dead, while 20 others were injured. They believe these strikes should be blamed on Syrian military posts, and this isn't the only air raid location.
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ReplyDeleteThere's a bunch of bombing happening in Sri Lankan. The main things that were targeted during these attacks were the churches and there hotels. The strange thing about it was there weren't. just random bombing they were coordinated bombs to it the targets when and in what order they wanted them to be. They were regular bombs dropped by an airplane there were suicide bombers that were working for ISIS.
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ReplyDeleteHow the War Between America and Iran Will Start.
ReplyDeleteThe US Air Force is deploying massive B-52 Stratofortress Bombers to the Gulf in response to an alleged possible plan by Iran to attack U.S. forces in the region. The reason to this action is a response to a threat made by Iran attacks on U.S troops in the region. This could cause the start to another war.
https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/.premium-how-the-war-between-america-and-iran-will-start-1.7215695
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/07/africa/south-africa-elections-inequality-intl/index.html .
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It's been 25 years since aparthaid ended in South Africa. Apartheid is where blacks whites and blacks didn't have the same rights and blacks were overuled by the whites. Today in South Africa democracy is the type of government where everyone has equal rights. It's supposed to be that everyone has the same rights but they don't. In South Africa blacks are poorer than whites. They are the most unequal country in the world.
The returning of missing soldiers from within North Korea's borders has been halted. This is due to communication between the Trump organization and North Korean officials. These remains are over 60 years old at least and are from the Korean War. North Korea has returned 55 boxes but only 3 soldiers have been identified. But that was entire 9 months ago even though that was the main reason for the Summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
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Gaza Militants Fire 250 Rockets, and Israel Responds With Airstrikes
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Gaza and Israel have been recently disputing over many different issues but this did not just start now. The two have been fighting in what some call a war, for many years. The worst fighting seen since 2014 occurred last weekend when Gaza fired around two-hundred and fifty rockets at Israel. Israel was not hesitant to take a shot at Gaza with airstrikes. As of right now, the death toll is up to twenty-two people and the numbers are only predicted to increase, especially with so many in fatal condition. Also, the fighting does not seem as though it will slow down with escalating tension and resentment.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/world/middleeast/gaza-rockets-israel.html
https://www.vox.com/2019/5/8/18537160/trump-iran-deal-war-usa
ReplyDeleteA year ago Trump withdrew our country from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. His goal by doing this was to get Tehran to restrain their missile program. Many think this might lead to war because Tehran is under so much pressure because of this deal. Iran supported the killing of hundreds of U.S. troops, so they won't be afraid to get on board with killing even more. There have been reports that Iran wants to attack a personal U.S. military base, which could lead to all sorts of chaos between our two countries in the future.
North Korea has launched 2 short range missiles at USA ships in Japan. The missiles were launched at 4:29PM on Saturday. They were launched at a range of 260 miles before they fell into the Sea of Japan. Six months ago North Korea had made an agreement with South Korea that they would stop testing there missiles. Tensions are now starting to increase again between these two countries.
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US military stops releasing Afghanistan war information.
ReplyDeletePresident Donald Trump says that the US is giving out to much information about the wars.There is no evidence to support this right now. Us has an agency that monitor the information that giving to the congress. It is showing that 80% of the Taliban is contained while 10% is not at this time.The US Government are trying peace talk between Taliban and Afghan government.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/us-military-stops-releasing-afghanistan-war-information
ReplyDeleteGaza and Israel have been fighting in a war for years. Recent weeks have caused a lot of bloodshed as airstrikes have been going back and forth. Gaza recently fired hundreds of missiles into Israel killing 5 people. Before that, Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes killing 23. This has been the bloodiest the war has been since 2014. There was a long standstill before the rockets were fired, and now there is life back in fighting.
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Syrian troops capture strategic town from rebels.
ReplyDeleteIn northwest Syria the government has now taken over the town of Qaalat al-Madiq. The residents then pushed into the largest remaining rebel territory. Syria blocked Russia's air power and started to advance on land. The area is normally protected by Russia. The town is the closest rebel town to a Russian airbase that has been targeted recently. Overall, there have been 150,000 residents forced out of their homes.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/syrian-troops-capture-strategic-town-rebels-residents-190509103251352.html
China and U.S. Trade War
ReplyDeleteChins is the one country we depend on for sales because they get most things from us. After the act of terrorism when China sent hogs with Swine Fever over, China had cut back the good they are buying. Trump called China on the fact where they had been ordering good then making them turn back when they were half way to them. CEO Harald Kruger told reporters they are open to free trade but not when they are being accused of terrorism. China said they are going to raise the taxes for exports to the U.S. Starting Friday the U.S. will increase the tariffs to $200 billion, this was finalized Monday. After Trump tweeted "The United States has been losing, for many years, 600 to 800 Billion Dollars a year on Trade. With China we lose 500 Billion Dollars. Sorry, we're not going to be doing that anymore!"
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/06/business/trade-war-us-china-tariffs/index.html
More than 20 reported dead in Gaza, 4 in Israel after hail of rockets and airstrikes
ReplyDeleteNot too long ago, Israel and Gaza went into battle. Resulting, 23 people died throughout the time. Four people in Israel were killed by rocket fire. Eight in Gaza appeared after. A man by the name of Hamid Khudri didn't deliver his money transfers and caused the immediate cause of the war.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/05/middleeast/israel-airstrikes-gaza-rockets-intl/index.html
A Library Underneath the Bombs
ReplyDeleteIn small town Daraya, Syria, 3 men create a support group mist the war. Beginning in 2011, 3 Syrian men collect books amongst the rubbish of wartime. The men hold lectures, assemble bookshelves, and plan a community newspaper in their secret library. The group fluctuates in numbers as the wars progress in Syria. For some Syrians, the secret library is all they have to live for. The library still lives on today, a 47 minute video was just released on Wednesday in regards to the library.
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2019/05/daraya-library-bombs-syria-190502161207942.html
Afghan War Casualty Report
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The Taliban attacked several districts in Afghanistan and killed several people. They also attacked groups of units also known as soldiers. Local police checkpoints were also attacked and taken over. This was a big attack on several different locations. The Taliban killed 46 police officers, 6 soldiers, 7 pro government militia members, and 47 civilians.
Five people were killed and there was 24 injured. They beileved it was a terrorist attack. This happend Kabul Afganistan. The Taliban said there were 4 terrorist people that died. They said berfore noon on wednesday the attacker put an explosive car by the capitol.
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ReplyDelete"The US just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. China says it will hit back"
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Leaders from China and the US tried to reach a trade deal but were not able to. Now the US is making tariffs even more extreme, taking the 10% tariffs up to 25% tariffs. The reason for the tariff hike is said to be because China did not meet requirements of the last trade deal. The tariffs are meant to "punish" China in a way but really they have a lot of effect on people here in the United States. Prices on many things from food to technology will be much more expensive as much of it is imported here from China.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/10/business/china-us-tariffs-trade/index.html