why does it impact us?

This news article really surprised us in our group. Mainly, it surprises us because it means that there are crack vendors on the run in many places. It also means that maybe there could be more violence in part of the USA just to get this man. This is why it impacts us.

Emergency declared in parts of Jamaican capital

By the CNN Wire Staff

May 25, 2010

Summary
On Tuesday, in Kingston, Jamaica residents fought against security forces to prevent the extraction of a drug dealer. The prime minister has declared ta state of emergency in some parts of Kingston, Jamaica. Some schools were closed, and the US embassy closed its doors. The name of the drug dealer is Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Violence started on Monday, when they attacked some suspects. US helicopters dropped explosives near the area of Cokes stronghold of drugs. The peoples reaction is to block the roads to the military. The day before, two officers were killed in the protests. Coke is in a top target list in the US.

Why does this Impact us??

This impacts our group because it can possibly ruin many people's plans, and or destinations. This also impact us because they said that this could last about 5 days. This volcanic ash problem can leave many people stranded for days in places they don't know, or airports. This is why it impacts us.

London airports reopen as volcanic ash disrupts flights

By Richard Allen Greene, CNN

May 17, 2010

Summary

On Monday morning several European airports re opened after being closed by an ash cloud over night. The closure of the airport severely disrupted traveling schedule, this happened in airports on London, Amsterdam, Dublin, Wales and Scotland. European officials expect over a thousand flights will be canceled. If the volcano Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt like it is right now air travel in the UK could be delayed until Tuesday. This is the continuation of the eruptions that started in April. Volcanic ash can reduce the visibility, can cause jet engines to fail.

why does it impact us?

This article impacts us because many people got killed and we fly a lot on airplanes. This will make Airbus be not so good because more Airbus planes have crashed and less Boeing planes have crashed. I feel sad for this kid because he lost his family. If I was that boy I would have preferred dying because if survived you'll be sad a lot of time.

70 Dutch passengers killed in Libyan plane crash

70 Dutch passengers killed in Libyan plane crash

By the CNN Wire Staff

May 13, 2010

Summary

Yesterday,a plane crashed in Lydia killing 103 people, 70 of those were Dutch. A 9 year old Dutch boy is the only survivor of the plane crash, officials said. The boys parents and brother were killed immediately in a plane crash. The plane crashed while trying to land at the Tripoli International Airport. The plane was nearly done with a 9 hour trip when it crashed at about 6 a.m. It was one of the biggest planes this airline company owned. The President of the European Parliament said that it "was a miracle that the boy survived". Besides Dutch, French, British, Zimbabwean, Germans, Libyans and Austria were also killed.

Why does this Impact us??

This article impacts me because a terrorist was going to escape. Even though the security in the airports seems good, by this article it seems bad because a terrorist was going to escape. Also this makes the other airlines see the no fly list. In the end, both the government and security at airports should be more careful.

Lapses Allowed Suspect to Board Plane

By SCOTT SHANE
Published: May 4, 2010

Summary

A man called Faisal Shahzad boarded a plane to go to Dubai 24 hours after he was suspected to be part of the attempted bombing in Times Square. The plane was stopped before it would leave. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security conducted an investigation to stop the suspected terrorist. The Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg said that they were just lucky to find this terrorist before it left. Many government officials such as Attorney General Erick Holder and the Janet Napolitano was a great teamwork and that they were never concerned that he would never escape. He was connected to the attack investigators believe because he bought the car that contained the bomb. Currently the man is in custody.

Why does this Impact us??

This news was something really surprising for us because of the way Ukrainian parliament acted. The problem was that they acted like kids, throwing food and having a physical fight which, for us, was incorrect behavior. This is why this was surprising for us in our group.

Ukraine Extends Lease on Russian Base

Ukraine Extends Lease on Russian Base

By CLIFFORD J. LEVY
Published: April 27, 2010

Summary After a debate that Luke More like a cafeteria fight between kids, the Ukrainian parliament agreed on an agrement with Russia. The interesting part was that the opposition threw eggs at the speaker, with security protecting the speaker with umbrellas. The opposition was so angry because the previous president had promised not to renew the base lease after it expire the agreement came thanks to the close ties that the current president has with Russia's president, Dmitri Medvedev. Uk r anian parliament aprove

d to extend the lease for an other 25 years. Russia's parliament agree d on the law unanimously.

Al Qaeda's Two Top Iraq Leaders Killed In Raid

Al Qaeda's Two Top Iraq Leaders Killed In Raid

By REUTERS

Published: April 19, 2010

Summary

Two of the most senior leaders of al Qaeda in Iraq were killed in a milatary operation. The terrorists were Abu Ayub Al-masri and Abu Omar Al-Baghdadi. One was a milatary leader while the other one was a leader of the Aslamic state of Iraq. Al-Baghdadi had the tittle of if prince faithful. A US soldier was killed in the attack as well as other people. The mission took place in Northern Iraq, where they found messages sent by Osama bin Laden. Both terriosts at one point believed to be dead but obvously being false.

Why does this Impact us??

The last article really shocked our group members because of how it will affect Poland. We really feel deeply surprised and melancholic by the death of the polish president, and this may cause a crisis in Poland this is why the article impacts us.

Polish President Dies in Jet Crash in Russia

Polish President Dies in Jet Crash in Russia

By NICHOLAS KULISH, ELLEN BARRY and MICHAL PIOTROWSKI

Published: April 10, 2010

Summary

On Friday, a plane carrying the president and many government officials of Poland, crashed, killing everyone on board. Presidents plane was to land on Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin, to come to terms with a massive killings that happened 70 years ago. Amongst the dead, were many members of parliament and cabinet minsters. Massiv

e memorials have been assembled, the largest since the death of John Paul II. Notably, there were thousands of candles lit in-front of the presidential palace. The acting president called elections due in about 60 days.

Why does this Impact us??

It is another earthquake. That is why it really surprises our group, because if you do the math, it is the 10 or more big earthquake of the year. It is ridiculous, but we can't do anything, it is still shocking though. This is why this surprises us, because it is yet another earthquake.

7.7-Magnitude quake strikes Indonesia

By the CNN Wire Staff

April 7, 2010 -- Updated 0219 GMT (1019 HKT)

Summary

On Wednesday morning, a 7.7 earthquake hit Indonesia's coast. The earthquake triggered 2 tsunamis and injured lots of people. The earthquake hit Simeulue island were two houses collapsed because of the shaking. The head of the police says that the quake lasted longer than a minute. After the quake, officials announced that there there was a tsunami alert. the tsunami's weren't very strong or dangerous. There hasn't been any aftershock. Indonesia is part of the "ring of fire", a place were many earthquakes eruptions happen.

Why does this Impact us??

This news impacts our group because it was about an incorrect murder. It was one because two innocent men were killed in c confrontation between the military and gangsters.There were no bias at all in this article. This is why it impacts our group.

2 slain Mexican students memorialized by friends, family and Facebook

2 slain Mexican students memorialized by friends, family and Facebook

By Arthur Brice, CNN

March 23, 2010 9:50 p.m. EDT

Two Mexican students were shot dead on Friday, in a fight between soldiers and gangsters in a university. At the beginning, they thought that both students were part of the gang, but it changed when one of the student's mother recognized his son. The universities director publicly blamed himself for the mix up. Several groups in facebook have been created in their honor, with one having video of the shootings. This incidenthappened in Monterrey.

Why does this Impact us??

This news article shocks our group because it was a dangerous and stupid thing done by the alleged triggers of this avalanche.Also, it shows the dangers of doing events in snow or in the mountains.Our group hopes that something like this doesn't happen again. There was no bias in this article. That was a reason on why does it shock our group.

Avalanche Kills 3 at Canadian Snowmobile Rally

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: March 14, 2010

Summary

An avalanche killed 2 people in British Columbia, and the police say that it may have been caused by 2 or 3 sledders. The mountain where this happened, was hosting an informal event with around 200 people attending.It was o so said that it could have been a worst tragedy. The avalanche happened near Calgary and Vancouver. The police also searched hotels to find if there were missing people. Helicopters were sent to check if the area was safe for future events.

Why does this impacts us?

This news article is shocking and it impacts us because it was yet another earthquake. It is about the fourth earthquake that has struck this year. I believe that this is something to worry about, because who knows if there's going to be another. There was no bias. That was why it impacts us in our group.