"The World Today--- What Am I Reading About Now"

"Malala nominated for Nobel Pece Prize ." Express Tribune 5 March 2014, n. pag. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. <http://tribune.com.pk/story/679222/malala-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize/>.

 Malala Yousefzai first made the headlines a few months ago for being shot in Khyber Pakhtunwa, Pakistan for speaking up for women literacy. Malala who was allegedly shot in the head and taken to London for urgent care is know one of the most  well-known teenager in the world. Her bravery and ambition to make a change in some of the unfortunate part of Pakistan is highly notable. Despite having put herself in danger once, she still stands up for education for women in Pakistan. Malala is currently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, one of the most prestigious awards known to us today. 


"Missing Malaysia Airlines plane ‘crashes off Vietnam’."Euronews 8 March 2014, n. pag. Web. 9 Mar. 2014. <http://www.euronews.com/2014/03/08/missing-malaysia-airlines-plane-crashes-off-vietnam/>.

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 has reportedly crashed into the sea off Vietnam with 239 people on board. The plane reportedly lost contact with the satelite system 2 hours after the flight was in air. The plane has not been discovered so far and there is no news of what could have possibly went wrong. Families and friends eagerly await for any news of the plane. Professionalo Cts are trying to figure out constantly what could have went wrong with the systematics of the plane or maybe even the weather. The plane was going from Malaysia to China.


"Ukraine leaders vow not to cede land; Russia tightens grip on Crimea'. 9 March 2014, n. pag. Web. 9 March 2014.  <http://www.latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-crimea-ukraine-russia-20140309,0,3176896.story/>

Leaders of Ukraine vowed Sunday not to cede any part of their nation’s territory, even as Russia defended its virtual takeover of the disputed Crimean peninsula and signaled its willingness to act on the result of an upcoming secession vote there. Pro-Russian forces tightened their grip on Crimea by laying siege to the last military airfield under Ukrainian control there and trying to seize control of other military installations in the strategically important region, a Ukrainian defense spokesman said. Ukranians visited the grave of a former prime minister and showed their clear opinion that they would not like any of their land taken away from them. 

"Report Cites ‘Devastating Toll’ on Health of Syria’s Children." NY Times 9 march 2014, n. pag. Web. 9 Mar. 2014. <http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/world/middleeast/report-cites-devastating-toll-on-health-of-syrias-children.html?_r=0>.

The civil war in Syria has not only left the country in shambles but has also taken a great toll on the children of Syria.  Statistics show that at least 1.2 million children have fled to neighboring countries, that 4.3 million in Syria need humanitarian assistance and that more than 10,000 have died in the violence. Many children are left homeless and without food or any other necessities while many newborns are dying because of harsh environmental conditions and no power for the incubtors. This is one of the most tradeic parts of the Syrian civil war as so many young lives are being wasted.