Current Event - May

Libya's rebels say dying for freedom is worth it

Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/15/eveningnews/main20063077.shtml?tag=cbsnewsLeadStoriesAreaMain;cbsnewsLeadStoriesPrimary

Who: Ayman Berghthy says he is willing to die for the country of Libya. He has changed his main goal from

being a successful businnessman to being a freedom fighter for Libya.

What: Rebels against ruler Qaddafi claim full power over the city of Misrata. Since Quddafi is trying to shut the country down, Ayman and other fighters are fighting for the freedom of Libya.

When: This story took place on Sunday, May 15. Libyans have been trying to defend the country of Libya "since the first drop of blood" caused by Qaddafi.

Where: The major victory of the Libyan rebels takes place in Misrata, Libya. So far, the rebels declare that they have no plans to advance on Tripoli, Libya, which is the capital of the country.

Why: Rebels are making the decision to die for the freedom of Libya because they are sick and tired of the terror that Qaddafi has given to the country. The fighters have an intent to put the fight to an end and get back to the lives that the fight has put on hold.

How: The people of Libya are boosting the morale of the freedom fighters and giving hope to their beloved country.

I can connect this article to "Los Ninos Heros" of the Mexican/US War. The spanish phrase means "heroic children." In this historic war, six Mexican cadets died for the freedom of the country of Mexico.

Current Event-May 17

Current Event - May 17th.

Mississippi flood may be "large-scale disaster"

News link: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/07/national/main20060801.shtml

Who's involved? Mississippi is suffering major floods that can change the environment and the inhabitants. These colossal floods will impact people of the society because some believe that their city will be underwater in the future. This is life changing because many won't have a shelter to live in. Now, residents and officials are preparing for the worst.

What is occurring? Floods are roaring through the state of Mississippi. These flood disasters are capable of breaking world records of historic flood levels. Basically, the Mississippi basin is overflowing. This is mainly being caused by the overflow of the valuable Mississippi River.

When did this occur? This article informs readers of what is to come on the day of May 7. Also, floods in Mississippi are still continuing today and are still devastating lives.

Where did this occur? This article is based in the whole of Mississippi. Also, it talks about people trying to aid the situation in Memphis, Tenessee.

Why are the floods occuring? The floods are occuring because powerful rain is forcing the Mississippi River's basin over its limits. Therefore, the water is being forced into tight areas(tributaries) and throughout the state.

How are people trying to help the situation? People around Memphis, Tenessee are constructing a buffer, filling sandbags, and raising to a higher ground. They are aiding the problematic floods to the best of their abilities.

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