Review [Issue 11] The Tanker's Post: First Edition

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

This past month, many events have occurred in the world, which ultimately created catastrophe, and sometimes some hope in our everyday lives. We know you’re busy on the battlefield, so here’s your shortcut to learning about the world around you, and letting you updated in real world news!
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Terror Attack at Boston Marathon

Near the finish line of the annual Boston marathon on the 15th of April, 2 bombs exploded, and caused 3 deaths and over 280 reported injured.

At 2:56 in the afternoon, 2 bombs were detonated tens of seconds apart, about 50-100 meters distant from each other on Boylston Street. Police started searching immediately for another bomb in the area, and an hour later, Police set off a third controlled explosion. Boston Police report that they have found two more explosive devices near the location of the primary blasts.

2 hours after the incident, American President Barack Obama addresses the issue in a speech.

"On days like this there are no Republicans or Democrats", states President Obama.

In addition, he says, "We do not know who did this or why...But make no mistake. We will get to the bottom of this"

The bombs, according to Massachusetts law enforcement, are small and crudely made devices that could fit inside a backpack. The bomb was detonated by a mobile device, and was planted either before or during the race.

On April 18th, photographs caught a suspect on tape, as he was walking with a backpack along stores of the marathon on the day of the bombings. This major breakthrough allowed FBI to analyze and confirm the identification of two suspects. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, brothers from a refugee family that immigrated to the States in 2002.

After the release of the photos, the brothers shot and killed Sean Collier of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, in the MIT campus, while he was in his police car at 10:48 on April 18th. Hours later, they were identified while driving in the vehicle, and a gunfight commenced. Hundreds of rounds were shot, while the brothers used their share of ammunition and homemade explosives. Tamerlan's ammunition supply drained, and was reportedly shot many times while his brother got away in his car. Tamerlan later died of severe injuries.

Early April 19, a manhunt for Dzhokhar was immediately commenced, and a twenty-block area in Watertown was locked-down. What was done was that police were searching while people were strongly urged to remain in their homes. With the use of infrared technology, Dzhokhar was found hiding in a resident's boat in their backyard, and he was arrested at 8:42pm, ending the intense manhunt. Citizens of Watertown came out of their houses while they greeted the policeman travelling out of the city with applause and celebration.

Dzhokar is charged with use of a weapon of mass destruction and with malicious destruction of property resulting in death. The result of these crimes may lead to the death penalty or life imprisonment.

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New Bird Flu Strain Discovered to Spread To Humans Quicker Than H5N1

Recently, namely 'one of the most lethal flu viruses so far' emerged from China this month, as it could easily spread from birds to humans in rapid pace. The virus is being closely monitored to see if it could easily spread from human to human, but first signs show that that is unlikely.

Currently, the flu has infected more than 100 people in China. They have been severely sick, and caused the death of over 20 individuals. This virus, named H7N9, is stated that humans seem to catch the new virus from birds easier than during the H5N1 strain a decade back. World Humanitarian Organization's top influenze expert, Dr. Keiji Fukuda.

Fukuda quotes, "This is definitely one of the most lethal influenza viruses we have seen so far."
The strain is reported to infect birds without noticable symptoms, which leave scientists in worry of transmission between birds and humans.

The virus was discovered along the East coast of China, near Shanghai. As well, Taiwan reported their first case of a 53 year old man who returned from a visit in Jiangsu, a province in Eastern China, and discovered symptoms.

The source where the patients are getting sick from, is unknown. The only evidence they currently have points to live poultry markets, more specifically those of ducks and chicken.
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North Korea Nuclear Threat Scare

Conflict between North Korea and South Korea date back to the Korean War, when Korea separated into its two halves about six decades ago.

Lately, the United States, a major power against North Korea's invasive military action, succeeded in pushing for sanctions as punishment for North Korea's recent nuclear tests. Several months back, North Korea has performed their third nuclear test since 2006, in which the States thought was a definite threat.

With the United States pressure put on the country, North Korea has been issuing constant threats towards their main enemies, the States and South Korea. A major threat issued was that the North could carry out pre-emptive nuclear strikes against the States, in which many doubted North Korea's ability to hit the States with a missile with such a great distant inbetween the two countries. However, the States have forces around Asia, and may be a target of these supposedly 'threats'.

The reason for all these threats is determined by analysts as North Korea wanting aid, or it as being recognized as a nuclear power. Middle East countries have also done the same actions to make their country recognized as a nuclear power, and give their country more world recognition, such as Pakistan.

At the beginning of this month, North Korea showed signs of nuclear activity by moving missiles to the shoreline, on the East coast. Security for the States as well as surrounding countries in Asia have tightened security since, and there are still threats as of now.

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Syria's Ongoing Civil War


Since 2011, tensions in Syria have exploded from simple disputes to a civil war. In the past few weeks, Syria's situation transformed when the war exploded back onto the media with bombings as well as the use of chemical weapons.

Government called 'terrorists' are to blame according to officials, and their plot is to bring down Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. These 'terrorists' are acting with the thought that the government is bombing its own capital to be given sympathy.

"They are all our children and it is sad. We are all Syrians killing each other", Umm Wasim described, one who witnessed the latest tragedy on the 23rd of April in Damascus.
Syrians are hoping for international intervention, as the country's peace has been brought down by the latest bombings. Streets are described as being empty with fear, but the American government is holding back on action until they collect enough evidence of having the use of chemical weapons.

Obama says, "When I am making decisions about American national security and the potential for taking additional action in response to chemical weapons use, I have to make sure I have the facts."

The question of arming the rebels is still under consideration by the United Nations Security Council, and Americans are only sending non-lethal aid as of today.

Conflict in Syria has caused over 70 000 deaths, including many civilians who were victims of this needless fighting.
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Edited July 31, 2017 by Hexed

[robbie56 2,403]

Yeah, the world is a bad place :/

[r_goblin7860 95]

Thanks :blink:

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

It's not, there's a lot of good things going on.Many of which doesn't make the news. I'll make sure there's a few positive ones next edition. :) Thanks for your feedback

[Turpz 18]

Sad about the bombing Its just sad :tank:

[Meliora 1,652]

Maybe some happier news next time lol?

[Zero-nl 36]

Maybe some happier news next time lol?

You can write it yourself, lazy lady.. ^_^

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

Nope, reserved topic by me :3

[Beerme 106]

It's not, there's a lot of good things going on.Many of which doesn't make the news. I'll make sure there's a few positive ones next edition. :) Thanks for your feedback

What if nothing good happens this month?

[SpreadLoveNotHate 374]

There always is some :)

[marc.anthony 101]

I can't believe these are humans that do these things.

[Mr.SV.ENS 738]

There always is some :)

Do you think? Only bad news at TV and radio :( sad world

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[OnlyBanter 3]

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