Monday, March 17, 2014

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

Ronnie, Polidoro . "Search intensifies for flight 370." NBC NEWS 17 Mar. 2014, n. pag. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. <http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/missing-jet/infographic-search-intensifies-flight-370-n54301>.

The search for the missing Malaysian flight, 370 has significantly increased in the past few days and family members eagerly await news of their loved ones. The mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 continues as 26 countries search for the Boeing 777 aircraft.There are now two search paths, according to Malaysian officials. One path stretches north across South Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan. The other stretches south from Indonesia to the Indian Ocean.

"California man accused of plot to join al-Qaida." [Seattle ] 17 march 2014, n. pag. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/california-man-accused-of-plot-to-join-al-qaida/2014/03/17/5867f574-ae01-11e3-b8b3-44b1d1cd4c1f_story.html>.

Federal prosecutors say a 20-year-old California man has been arrested near the Canadian border in Washington state and charged with trying to provide support to al-Qaida’s efforts in Syria. The 20 year old was planning on traveling to Canada and then eventually to Iraq to join terrorist groups based over there. 

"Cancer Vaccine For Advanced Melanoma Effective In Late-Stage Study." World Post n.d., n. pag. Print. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/16/advanced-melanoma-cancer-vaccine_n_4967119.html?utm_hp_ref=world&ir=World>.

An experimental Amgen Inc cancer vaccine used to treat advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, proved effective in a late-stage study in shrinking tumors in a way that suggests the drug triggered the intended systemic immune response. The vaccine shrank tumors that were directly injected with the drug and tumors around the body that were not injected, according to the data.

"Navy SEALS board, take control of rogue Libya tanker." n.d., n. pag. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. <http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/03/17/navy-seals-board-take-control-rogue-libya-tanker/>.

U.S. special forces have seized a tanker that fled with a cargo of oil from a Libyan port controlled by anti-government rebels, halting their attempt to sell crude on the global market.The seizure was approved by U.S. President Barack Obama and requested by the Libyan and Cypriot governments

2 comments:

  1. In regards to the California man, was it believed that he would go join terrorist groups in Iraq? Or did he admit to that? Because I read an article about this and it seemed like they only suspected him, but I may be wrong.

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  2. I thought they only suspected him but sources have said that h admitted it but there is no evidence that he did.

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