Monthly Archives: October 2017

Manus Island: Refugees refuse to leave Australian camp amid safety fears

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Erin Brown

Refugees in a camp on Papua New Guinea are barricaded themselves in and taking legal action to ensure their camp is not closed down by officials. Why would they not want to leave, though? Apparently locals have been known to … Continue reading →

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Ghana investigation after child rape ‘pardon’

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mrehenry15

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-41778910   This is a brief story about one specific assault, but it shines light on an entire culture in the country that has protected sex attackers. It’s indicative of the fact that justice for victims of sexual assault isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Horrifying Death Of A Syrian Infant Underscores The Brutality Of Assad’s Siege Warfare

Posted on October 27, 2017 by meltyzhang

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/syria-assad-east-ghouta-siege_us_59ef5c00e4b07cf8380ca142?section=us_world-news The picture of a severely malnourished baby went viral on social media over the past week. Sahar Dofdaa, barely a month old and weighing just 4 pounds, closed her eyes forever at a medical center in the long besieged … Continue reading →

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Young Muslims Catch a $100 Billion Travel Bug

Posted on October 27, 2017 by jaclynltorrento

I am someone that absolutely loves to travel. . . just ask any of the grad students! This article immediately caught my eye. The article is a really interesting read. It’s all about millennial Muslims traveling more and the article … Continue reading →

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North Korea Warns of Nuclear Test Over The Pacific Ocean

Posted on October 26, 2017 by beckylynnloughblog

http://www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/n-korea-warns-of-pacific-nuclear-test/news-story/01c8d2e10bbb22eefc95cc10c3b6d641 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/09/25/north-korea-says-donald-trump-has-declared-war/ “the most powerful detonation” North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho said last month, Pyongyang may consider conducting a test of a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean in the middle of rising tensions with the United States. Pyongyang is the capital … Continue reading →

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When Government Fails, Social Media Is The New 911

Posted on October 25, 2017 by ninaruff

https://www.wired.com/story/mexico-earthquake-volunteer-response/ This story focuses on Mexico City and how social media filled the gap that city officials left open during the city’s most recent earthquake. It creates a relatable link for Americans to recall the hurricane in Houston where regular … Continue reading →

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Brianna Keilar: With my husband deployed, covering the news hits home

Posted on October 25, 2017 by mrehenry15

http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/25/opinions/brianna-keilar-my-twitter-exchange-while-husband-on-sixth-deployment/index.html   With my article this week, I wanted to go outside of the box again. I found Brianna Keilar’s perspective especially interesting, because she works as a correspondent. Although she works as a White House correspondent, she has a … Continue reading →

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Man brings “Up” to life by flying over South America…

Posted on October 25, 2017 by mlofton7

http://abcnews.go.com/International/man-brings-life-flying-south-africa-chair-held/story?id=50703143&cid=clicksource_76_2_hero_headlines_headlines_hed I like this story because it is very uplifting. It puts a smile on people’s faces. When I read this, it gave me a sense of hope that all news isn’t bad news. I love how Tom Morgan is … Continue reading →

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“Xi’s message to the army, where ever the party points, march there.” The end of the communist party.

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Mariana Rodriguez

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-asia-china-41744904

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In the Age of ISIS, Is War Reporting Worth the Risk?

Posted on October 24, 2017 by stahl2017

https://www.vogue.com/article/war-reporting-risks-conflict-zones-isis-syria  I chose to post this article this week on the blog because this is what I based my Storify on. When I was starting my Storify, I decided to focus on the topic of why war reporters still risk … Continue reading →

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