Monthly Archives: April 2011
On This Day…
In 1947, a six-man expedition sailed from Peru aboard a balsa wood raft named the Kon-Tiki on a 101-day journey across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia. Related Article Elderly Adventurers Raft Across Atlantic (abcnews.go.com)
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Michigan State Senator Proposes Foster Kids Get Only Used Clothes
Michigan State Senator Bruce Caswell has suggested a plan under which foster children could use their state-funded clothing allowance only in thrift stores. He says they should get “gift cards” to be used only at Goodwill, Salvation Army, or other … Continue reading
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Chad’s Presidential Election Possibly Fraudulent
On Monday, Chad held presidential elections. Incumbent president Idriss Deby is almost certain to win. He faced just two opponents – all others withdrew before the election – who are relatively unknown in the country. Opposition leaders argue that the … Continue reading
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BP to Provide $1 Billion for Gulf Resoration
BP will provide $1 billion for oil spill restoration in the Gulf of Mexico per a voluntary agreement with the federal government and five states. The agreement does not absolve BP of legal liability for the explosion and spill that … Continue reading
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Today Is World Malaria Day
Click here to see how you can help meet the goal of no malaria deaths by 2015! Related Articles World Malaria Day April 25, 2011 (tyragan.wordpress.com) On World Malaria Day, an important reminder about a preventable killer (scoutingmagazine.org) Count AAA … Continue reading
Police, Security Forces Kill Peaceful Protesters in Syria
On Sunday, police and security forces raided a western Syrian town and fired on protesters. One man was killed. Saturday, there were reports that security forces fired at people who were paying their respects to protesters who had been killed. … Continue reading
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Riots in Nigeria Following Presidential Election
Nigeria‘s April 16 presidential election has left the country in turmoil. According to estimates, upwards of 40,000 have been displaced, and 500 have been killed in the past two weeks. Many towns have held mass burials for those dead. The … Continue reading
If You Care About Girls in America, Read This!
Over at the New York Times, Nicholas Kristof has written an impassioned plea for us to be aware that human trafficking is something that happens every day – not just in Cambodia or India, but in the United States. It’s … Continue reading
Yemen’s President Accepts Deal to Step Down
Saturday, Yemen‘s president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, said he accepted a proposal by Arab mediators that would shift power to his deputy and grant him immunity from prosecution. Saleh had previously said he would step down at the end of his … Continue reading
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On This Day…
In 1898, Spain declared war on the United States after rejecting America’s ultimatum to withdraw from Cuba.
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