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Latest News - HEADLINES
This thread is exclusive to post headlines. Every member can post from one to five headlines about the most relevant news locally or globally. All sections are permitted (current events, politics, economy, science, technology, sports, entertainment, etc.)
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October 17, 2011
The news for October 17, 2011:
You can post more relevant headlines.
And get ready for our weekly News Quiz on Saturday!
- Floods continue threatening Thailand. More than 200 people have passed away.
- Indignation on the case of a Chinese toddler who was run over. More than 15 passers-by could have helped her; no one did.
- The Occupy Movement goes global. More than 800 cities around the world and 200 countries participate in the Occupy Together movement which started in Spain and New York.
- Kenya starts intervention in Solamia as Al-Shabab militants are suspect of kidnapping Kenyan inhabitants.
- The UN is due to cut peacekeeping force after a long time of citizens' complaints about their action.
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October 18 and October 19, 2011
These are the main headlines for October 18 and October 19, 2011:
Enough!!!
More news coming soon (more positive, hopefully).
In the meantime, get ready for the weekly news quiz on Saturday.
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- Colombian girl who had been kidnapped is released. Still, there are serious doubts about the official version of the liberation.
- Prisoners exchange takes place in Middle East. Israel frees Palestinian prisoners; Palestine responds by freeing Gilad Shalit.
- Malaria deaths, reported to have declined over 20% in the last ten years.
- New studies suggest Vincent Van Gogh didn't kill himself. In the meantime, specialists report how important this discovery is.
- Scandals on bribes at FIFA continue. Mr. Blatter is ready to present evidence against senior members of the organisation.
- New fights against Gadaffi forcer in Sirte, Libya, right after Mrs Clinton's visit.
- Scandal at the Scrabble Championship after a cheating rumor.
- Demonstration of students in Chile ends up in violent riots... Again.
- A new Free Trade Agreement has been sealed. This time, it's Russia's time.
- Outbreaks of riots in Greece as citizens oppose to austerity policies proposed by the government.
- French woman was murdered in Somalia. French government retaliates by sending their troops to Somalia.
- American children, suffering more than China infants. According to official studies, more children in the United States are suffering from starvation.
- Expert claims Michael Jackson's doctor was responsible for his death. He is said to have made a substancial number of mistakes while administrating the medicine.
Enough!!!
More news coming soon (more positive, hopefully).
In the meantime, get ready for the weekly news quiz on Saturday.
You can also post any relevant headline!
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Re: Latest News - HEADLINES
OMG!!! This is serious!!Misor wrote:Worring news from facebook
We're owned by Facebook. In the end, this is not surprising. Now I understand more and more why my sister deleted her Facebook account, and I feel like doing the same. This is dishonest!
Thanks for the headline, Jose!
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Re: Latest News - HEADLINES
Tada!!! I've closed my Facebook account.
Now, the headlines for October 20th and October 21st:
While we haven't had much good news this week, there's one good thing for tomorrow: The first News Quiz! How up-to-date are you? Get ready to answer 10 questions!
Now, the headlines for October 20th and October 21st:
- Spain government celebrates as terrorist group ETA announces its withdrawal. The world is in expectation of seeing what the future of this group is.
- Libya has been asked to clarify and fongorm Gaddafi's death. The American government wants to make sure the ex-leader really passed away. Citizens continue reacting.
- Tunisia's elections will take place this weekend. This was the first country succeeding in demoting their government in the Arab spring, followed by Egypt.
- The end of the world is/was... was supposed to be on October 21st, according to Harold Camping. Third fail.
- There's serious concern after finding out that the consumption of anti-depressants has risen 400% in the last years.
While we haven't had much good news this week, there's one good thing for tomorrow: The first News Quiz! How up-to-date are you? Get ready to answer 10 questions!
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Re: Latest News - HEADLINES
It's time for our first NEws Quiz. How up-to-date are you?
Choose the answer for these ten questions:
1. In China, a 2-year-old child was run over. The most concerning aspect is that no one helped her on time. How has these people's reaction been explained?
- A. There was a regular channel to have helped the infant according to the law.
- B. Taking the girl to hospital would have implied becoming legaly responsible for the child.
- C. There's a common fear that the person who was assisted could sue them afterwards.
2. The United Nations (UN) has announced that they will reduce the number of troops located in Haiti, after this institution has lately lost credibility due to serious allegations. When did the UN mission start operating in Haiti?
- A. 2002.
- B. 2004.
- C. 2010, after the earthquake.
3. Last weekend there was a global deminstration called OccupyTogether, motivated by the current Occupy Wall Street movement. About 200 countries made part of this demonstration. When did the Indignant movement start officially?
- A. March 15.
- B. September 17.
- C. October 15.
4. The international Scrabble Champioship took place this week; cheating rumor included. Where's the winner from?
- A. Thailand.
- B. England.
- C. New Zealand.
5. After a historical deal, there was a prisoner exchange between Palestine and Isreael: more than 400 Palestinian prisoners were freed in exchange of Israeli Gilad Shalit. Who was Gilad Shalit by the time he was captured?
- A. An active politician.
- B. A soldier.
- C. A common citizen.
6. A new scandal has broken out in the FIFA organisation. What is the bribe alleged related to?
- A. The raffle for hosting the World Cup.
- B. Profitable sponsorship and broadcasting rights.
- C. The elections of the FIFA staff.
7. New studies reveal that malaria has declined 20% in the last ten years. In which three countries has this serious illness been extinguished?
- A. South Africa, Haiti and Somalia.
- B. Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Solomon Islands.
- C. Armenia, Morocco and Turkmenistan.
8. After bloggers brought about the issue, Facebook admitted they track their users activities even after they log out. What is their justification?
- A. In order to ensure security and prevent fraud.
- B. To know who is a regular Facebook user and know who doesn't use it anymore.
- C. To study their user's behaviour when clicking the 'Like' button.
9. It seems Harold Camping isn't over with his predictions. After predicting - again - the end of the world was on October 21st, nothing happened. When would his first prediction about the Final Judgement and Christian Abduction take place?
- A.December 1992.
- B. September 1994.
- C. May 2011.
10. Rebel Spanish group ETA announced a permanent ceasefire. The government and citizens are expecting these words come true. When was ETA founded?
- A.In 1937 after General Franco's Basque occupation.
- B. In 1959.
- C. In 1961.
We'll have the answers tomorrow!
And thank you Jose for posting your headline.
Continue posting some more relevant news.
"I do not like to get the news, because there has never been an era when so many things were going so right for so many of the wrong persons." ~ Ogden Nash
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Re: Latest News - HEADLINES
It's been about two weeks without headlines. I wasn't keen on reading the news, I wanted to deintoxicate for a while. But here we go again.
Main news from the weekend:
Main news from the weekend:
- Despite the American government's promise to make sure allies would join their efforts, British trops are still to remain in Afghanistan
- After a hard fight with criminals, troops in Brazil occupy a slum which had been invaded.
- Lewis Hamilton, victorious in Abu Dhabi.
- Roger Federer wins in Paris for the first time.
- Israeli ministers accused of trying to muzzle critics with funding curbs
- After Berlusconi's resignation, Mario Monti is to form next Italy cabinet
- Confrontation in Oregon as Occupiers don't want to move. Occupations keep taking place worldwide.
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Re: Latest News - HEADLINES
From the latest news:
- As discontent grows in Egypt, the cabinet offers to leave power.
- Dog news: A dog refuses to leave his owner's grave in China after more than a week.
- In Thailand, dogs are suffering from diseases after the floods. Of course, it endangers every kind of inhabitant.
- Stores get ready for Black Friday
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