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Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change Coral reefs are important for many reasons. They support about one-fourth of all fish species on Earth. They […]

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AirBnB Provides Housing for Afghan Refugees Tens of thousands of refugees are fleeing Afghanistan for other countries, including the United States.  Airbnb, an American rental […]

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Refugee Crisis in Afghanistan As the United States and its allies pull their troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban has swept across the nation, swiftly overtaking […]

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Refugee Tragedy Refugees frequently cross the Bab al-Mandeb strait between the east coast of Africa and the west coast of the Arabian Peninsula. They look […]

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Catalonian Independence? More than 800 people are injured after an election in Europe turned violent last weekend. But that didn’t stop the vote from going […]

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A Look at the Syrian Conflict

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During the second presidential debate earlier this month, both candidates made references to the ongoing conflict in Syria, particularly in the city of Aleppo. The […]

In this Thursday, July 21, 2016 file photo, pro-government supporters protest against the attempted coupon, on the road leading to Istanbul's iconic Bosporus Bridge, background left. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Monday, July 25, 2016 that Istanbul's Bosporus Bridge will be renamed "July 15th Martyrs' Bridge" in honor of civilians who died resisting Turkey's coup attempt. ASSOCIATED PRESS. http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/Turkey-Bosporus-Bridge/4d529ee768f247b5983a753a59411926/1/0.

Turmoil in Turkey

July 27, 2016 btwuser 0

On July 15, there was an attempt to forcibly remove Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erodgan from power. This action is called a coup d’etat. While […]

In this June 28, 2016 file photo, work continues on the main stage for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Donald Trump’s team promises an extraordinary display of political entertainment at the Republican National Convention, with the accent on entertainment. Mark Gillispie/AP Images. http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/Campaign-2016-Tale-of-Two-Conventions/2b39a89e855d4d50a846f8277b7fb48c/1/0.

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GOP Comes to the CLE In another week, the nation will be knee-deep in coverage about the Republican National Convention. But what is already happening […]

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May 28, 2016 btwuser 0

EgyptAir Crash Update Earlier this month, EgyptAir Flight 804 disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea. There were 66 people aboard, including crew. The flight departed from […]