Amongst events that have happened around the globe this past week:
CONCERNING LIBYA:
*United States President Barack Obama addressed the nation Monday night to explain America's role in the situation over there, while NATO has taken over control of maintaining the "no-fly" zone.
*Mussa Kussa, Libya's Foreign Minister, has resigned and defected to Great Britain. His wife is still there, but it is unknown if it is willingly or as a prisoner.
CONCERNING JAPAN:
*A crack leaking radiation has been found at the second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi facility, while the overall situation there has now been declared the worst nuclear disaster in history by experts.
*New concerns have arisen over the nearby ocean and the life within, while citizens much farther away from the power plant have expressed concern that they believe all recovery efforts have gone towards the facility and nowhere else.
*There are over 27000 either dead or still missing since the tsunami/earthquake disaster that hit Japan.
IN OTHER NEWS...
*Protests and riots continue in Kabul, Afghanistan over the Dove Outreach Center of Gainesville, Florida USA burning a copy of the Quran. While some suspect terrorist insurgents of helping to incite the riot, the church's actions did not help quell anti-American sentiment in that country.
*Egypt is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections this September.
*Volkswagen has recalled some of the 2011 Jetta Sedans to address wiring problems. If you own one, please take it to the nearest authorized dealer to have the issue addressed.
IN SPORTS...
*The 2011 American Major League Baseball season has begun, while American collegiate basketball is near the end of its season with the men's and women's Final Four tournaments en route to determine their respective national champions.
*India has won the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
For more news at any time, either scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any reputable news source.
CONCERNING LIBYA:
*United States President Barack Obama addressed the nation Monday night to explain America's role in the situation over there, while NATO has taken over control of maintaining the "no-fly" zone.
*Mussa Kussa, Libya's Foreign Minister, has resigned and defected to Great Britain. His wife is still there, but it is unknown if it is willingly or as a prisoner.
CONCERNING JAPAN:
*A crack leaking radiation has been found at the second nuclear reactor at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi facility, while the overall situation there has now been declared the worst nuclear disaster in history by experts.
*New concerns have arisen over the nearby ocean and the life within, while citizens much farther away from the power plant have expressed concern that they believe all recovery efforts have gone towards the facility and nowhere else.
*There are over 27000 either dead or still missing since the tsunami/earthquake disaster that hit Japan.
IN OTHER NEWS...
*Protests and riots continue in Kabul, Afghanistan over the Dove Outreach Center of Gainesville, Florida USA burning a copy of the Quran. While some suspect terrorist insurgents of helping to incite the riot, the church's actions did not help quell anti-American sentiment in that country.
*Egypt is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections this September.
*Volkswagen has recalled some of the 2011 Jetta Sedans to address wiring problems. If you own one, please take it to the nearest authorized dealer to have the issue addressed.
IN SPORTS...
*The 2011 American Major League Baseball season has begun, while American collegiate basketball is near the end of its season with the men's and women's Final Four tournaments en route to determine their respective national champions.
*India has won the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
For more news at any time, either scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any reputable news source.
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