Week 2 - Obama: U.S. concludes Syria carried out chemical weapons attacks

The Syrian Civil War leads international involvement of US, British, and UN. President Obama has concluded that Syrian government is using the chemical weapons to kill their own people. US received the evidence of using the chemical weapon and also UN got the videos and other resources are capable to dispute Syrian government. British government planned to pursue a resolution to authorize the use of force against Syria. It gave extreme tension to US and other countries are interest at the civil war. President Obama mentioned "I have not made a decision" We should watch repeatedly US will attack the Syrian government or not.

The Syrian government is not concerning individual rights of their citizens. If they care about the citizens so hard, the civil war was necessary to start? Fight with same nationality is ridiculous. I hope the Syrian Civil War will end soon.

By Matt Smith, Chelsea J. Carter and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN

August 29, 2013 -- Updated 0235 GMT (1035 HKT)

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/29/world/europe/syria-civil-war/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

week 1 - Don't let U.S. government read your e-mail

In 21th century, technology breakthrough rapidly. New weapons, electronic devices, culture, and systems were invented and change a lot. When internet was invented, it wasn't that popular. Internet was for US military to send a message each other from west to east. Few years later, Microsoft came out and different companies came out; internet began to develop more. Internet is really significant object and many smart systems invented. Users are sincerely using for searching, email, contact, study, etc. It became technological, internet and electronic devices.

Development of internet and computer making the world better place, in other hand, internet is using negatively. Internet leads users put into death and depression. Also it can uses as killing somebody or threatening the countries. That is why, US government and other countries government are trying to interpret the emails and information to prevent the situation. I think it is the good thing to do however, it can disturb personal privacy. Someone is observing your privacy and secret information, who will love to say "it's okay!" Nobody will say that. US government needs to stop interpreting our emails.

By Neil M. Richards, Special to CNN

August 18, 2013 -- Updated 1304 GMT (2104 HKT)
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/08/18/opinion/richards-lavabit-surveillance/index.html?iid=article_sidebar

Week 16 - World War II German bomber raised from sea

An World War II German bomber was founded in the sea of England. It was lifted by the English channel and transported to the English museum.

"It has been lifted and is now safely on the barge and in one piece," Ajay Srivastava, a spokesman for RAF Museum

The Royal Air Force shot down the Dornier Do-17 twin-engine medium bomer of the German Luftwaffe on August 26, 1940, during the battle of Britain. It was one of the bomber produced in Germany, according to the RAF Museum.

Germany sent more than 400 Dornier 17s during the battle of Britain, but 200 were lost. Mostly Dornier 17s were melted and destroyed. The plan tried to lend on the sands in the channel off Kent, and the plane sank upside down in about 50 feet of war. Two crews died  and the pilot and another crew who survived from the crash captured and sent in Canada, according to the RAF Museum.

I was amused with this event because I've never seen the aircraft that was founded down the ocean. It will give a lot of information to search of this aircraft and great opportunity to people who are interested.

This event is related to US history because we learned about the Royal Air Force who fought for British government. It displays how hard and difficult to survive during the World War II.

By Brad Lendon, CNN

June 12, 2013 -- Updated 0121 GMT (0921 HKT)

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/europe/wwii-german-bomber-raised/index.html?hpt=wo_t4

Week 15 - Mexican-American boy's national anthem sparks racist comments

An 11 year old boy sang the national anthem at NBA Final Game 3. Crowds praised an 11 year old boy; social medias focused on him by singing the national anthem. However, there weren't only optimistic views from social medias; some users applied with negative comments.

"Why they got a Mexican kid singing the national anthem" Daniel Gilmore

"How you singing the national anthem looking like an illegal immigrant" Andre Lacey

"Why is a foreigner singing the national anthem. I realize that's San Antonio but that still ain't Mexico" Lewie Groh

"Who let this illegal alien sing our national anthem?" Matt Cyrus

The reaction of San Antonio was positive "I can't satisfy everyone."

I think this comments shows the dark part of United States of America. Majority of people treated him as a boy who sang the national anthem, but few people mistreated him and disputed some problems. I hope similar events will never happen again.

This event is related to US history, United States of American was the nation of freedom; everyone can share their thoughts and abilities. Many people immigrated to US for the future, but there were negative consequences confronted. KKK was the one who opposed the variety in US. US have the same controversial events that is happening today or in 20th century.

By Cindy Y. Rodriguez, CNN

June 13, 2013 -- Updated 0341 GMT (1141 HKT)

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/12/us/mexican-american-boy-sings-anthem/index.html?hpt=us_c2

Week 14 - Lawyer: Soldier to plead guilty in killing of 16 Afghan villagers

Many US soldiers are suffering in Afghanistan and other places where dedicated to protect the countries. Sergeant Robert Bale are intending the guilty of killing 16 Afghanistan villagers to avoid the death penalty. Unfortunately, Bale is having a post traumatic stress disorder and resisted a traumatic brain injury during a prior development in Iraq. Afghan authorities proclaimed "He acted mass killing crime in Afghanistan and we would like to punish him according to what he had done." But Bale's lawyer said "Majority of the people are accusing my client but US army is escaping responsibility; we have consider the responsibility of US army who sent Bale to that place."

It is another tragic event happened, 16 Afghanistan villagers killed by Sergeant Robert Bale. It is justice to punish Sergeant Bale hard, but Bale is also suffering brain injury and traumatic stress disorder. It is really ambiguous to punish this soldier, after his illness cured, it will be good to punish him.

USA acted like world police who are protecting the world wide. Unfortunately, it lead to anti-US and many people around the world detest US. This event is related to Imperialism and Isolationism. In the past, similar event occurred and it will better to recognize the seriousness.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/29/us/soldier-afghan-killings-plea/index.html?hpt=us_c2

By Michelle Richmond and Barbara Starr, CNN

May 30, 2013 -- Updated 1041 GMT (1841 HKT)

Week 13 - Spurs set to lose Joao Moutinho to Monaco in £59m double deal

           Paris Sain Germain and Man City was rulling the world of soccer but new challenger appealed. Dmitry Rybolovlev, Russian billionaire  who owned the French money bag. AS Monaco became a new challenger in transfer market. In 10/11, AS Monaco was demoted from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2. It was a tragic event to fans of AS Monaco, but in 13/14 season AS Monaco will promote to Ligue with Russian billionaire  Dmitry Rybolovlev. His spending similar with Manchester City owner Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahysn. AS Monaco already signed the contracts with two Ace in FC Porto, James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho.




          Mansour spent over 100 billion dollars to buy the players; for example, from Atletico Madrid: Sergio Augero spent almost 38 million pounds, from Barcelona: Yaya Toure spend almost 24 million pounds to, etc. He paid all the players over 10 million pounds which is impossible to normal owners. The new challenger will rule the world of soccer with Real Madrid, Man City, and PSG.

          This article is related with US history, in World War 2 many immigrants migrated to America. Many immigrants had difficulties and conflicts with their home countries such as Eisenstein. Germans captured Jewish and put them into jail. So Eisenstein exiled from Germany and went to America. It gave a great opportunity to Eisenstein to express his knowledge. Similar with the two players; it will be hard job to adjust in foreign country, they will breakthrough and achieve what they want.



http://metro.co.uk/2013/05/21/spurs-set-to-lose-joao-moutinho-to-monaco-in-59m-double-deal-3803128/

       

 Anthony Ashworth

Tuesday 21 May 2013 1:20 pm

Week 12 - Atletico win steals spotlight from Real

The Copa del Rey final, two Madrid teams fought each other: Real Madrid CF and Atletico Madrid. Everyone one thought Real Madrid will receive the cup of Copa del Rey; the result was unexpected to world soccer fans. Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid won the title, 30,000 fans shouted with excitement. Also it was the last match of Jose Mourinho; it was a shocking news for Real Madrid fans, they might despair. Because of disappointing result, fans of Los Merengues criticized Jose Mourinho; in 12/13 season, Real Madrid didn't receive any titles. In 11/12 season, they only got Liga BBVA titles; Jose Mourinho said "it was my worst season in my life." Fans of Los Colchoneros were delighted to celebrate what they received!

I'm not a fan of Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid but it was a big match and only source to Jose Mourinho to receive the title. But it wasn't easy; Atletico Madrid usually defeated by Real Madrid. This outcome was shocked and unexpected situation to me.

This event is correspond to US history, Los Merengues and Los Colchoneros are located in a same state, Madrid. They are having a hostility each other similar with Manchester United and Manchester City and Chelsea and Hot spurs. In 19th century, North America was separated into two sides: Union and Confederacy. The American Civil War caused enormous destruction in North America. Similar with USA, Aletico Madrid and Real Madrid are having a conflict with each other.

http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/laliga/story/real-madrid-1-2-atletico-madrid-copa-del-rey-final-review-jose-mourinho-051713

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