Entry #9 October 16th 2014

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/putin-to-meet-western-leaders-on-ukraine-at-milan-gathering/article21124139/

Putin set to meet Western leaders on Ukraine at Milan gathering

Thursday, Oct. 16 2014,

By: Vladimir Isachenkov Colleen Barry

The Globe and Mail

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is mounting a diplomatic blitz on the sidelines of a summit of European and Asian leaders opening Thursday in a bid to escape the Ukraine Crisis.  Putin will discuss Ukraine during a working breakfast with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and key European leaders off to the side. He may also talk to Petro Poroshenko in private.  The trip offers Putin the first chance to discuss the Ukrainian crisis with European leaders since his visit to France in June to attend the D-Day anniversary. Vladimir Putin's arrival in Milan started protests before he even got there. European and Asian leaders are gathering in Milan for the 10th ASEM summit, which aims to forge closer economic and cultural ties and confront common threats. The two-day summit opens against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, student protests in Hong Kong and escalating concerns about the Ebola virus. Petro Poroshenko talked to Vladimir Putin over the telephone and said that he hopes to see changes for the better after this meeting.

In my opinion I think that Vladimir Putin should have never got involved with the Ukraine and avoided this entire situation. He has caused an international turmoil, when there are already many international crisis to deal with first. I think that by the leaders of Europe and Asia have to solve this quickly, so they can go help Syria and Iraq with ISIS before ISIS takes over Syria and Iraq 

Entry #8 October 15th

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/14/world/meast/isis-threat/index.html?hpt=wo_c2

Coalition hits ISIS hard in Kobani; militants keep pushing

Wednesday October 15th

By: Ashley Fantz and Susanna Capelouto

CNN News

As many people know the ISIS crisis is getting out of control, on Tuesday, 14th 2014 ISIS fighters surrounded Ein Al-Assad the biggest Iraqi air base.  Anbar has been largely overrun by ISIS, which has been waging war for months in order to establish a caliphate, or a society run by strict Sharia law. It has also taken over large swaths of Syria, near the border with Turkey. Nearly 60 countries are in the effort to stop ISIS. The Iraqi army's track record in fighting ISIS is not good. It has lost control of Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, and is now struggling to keep control over Anbar.

I believe that Russia should get involved more in this and stop "bulling" Ukraine. If all the European and North American power houses got seriously involved in this instead of just bombing ISIS they would stand a lot bigger chance because the Turkish border will not stand for ever and once ISIS gets into turkey the flood gates open and ISIS will start  spreading throughout Europe and Russia .

Entry #7 Octrober 10th 2014

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/10/world/asia/kim-jong-un-north-korea/index.html?hpt=wo_c1

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un misses shrine visit

October 10th, 2014

By Madison Park

CNN News

The mystery of Kim Jong Un's whereabouts deepened Friday after the North Korean leader appeared to have missed a ceremony to pay tribute to his late father and grandfather on what is an important national anniversary. According to KCNA, flowers were presented at the shrine in Kim's name, but the most senior official to attend was Hwang Pyong So, North Korea's second most important leader, who recently attended the closing ceremony of the 17th Asian Games in South Korea. Kim hasn't been seen in public since he reportedly attended a concert with his wife on September 3. It's his longest absence from official events since he made his first public appearance in 2010. He had been seen hobbling earlier in the summer, prompting theories ranging from weight gain to gout. There have also been questions about the possible meaning behind his absence: Is he genuinely sick, or are there machinations within the North Korean power circle. The officials noted that previous North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il disappeared for long stretches of time, only to re-emerge and cast aside rumors about their leadership.

I think that King Kim Jong Un is not sick or that there is no change in the power circle, I think that Kim Jong Un is just staying out of public eye to take a break or to get people talking about him. Like Hitler and other leaders they would show up late or go out of public eye for a while to build up anticipation for them to arrive or to get people talking about them. All the things that North Korea is doing for a bit still will go to Kim Jong Un it is just that we don't see it to build up our anticipation for his return or over through. 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/10522136/Kim-Jong-un-10-ways-North-Koreas-Dear-Leader-is-different.html

Entry #6- October 7th 2014

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29557384

Antikythera wreck yields new treasures

Oct. 7th 2014

BBC News

The Antikythera was a boat, which dates from 70-60BC, was famously first identified by Greek sponge divers more than 100 years ago.  Its greatest treasure is the remains of a geared "computer" that was used to calculate the positions of astronomical objects. The found a giant bronze spear which they believe belongs to a statue because there were many statues on other wrecks. The wreck is in 55m of water and requires divers use rebreathers. Even so, their time on the bottom is limited to just three hours. The expedition witnessed the first use of a new robotic Iron Man-like diving apparatus called the Exosuit. This enables its occupants to stay down for up to 50 hours, if necessary.  The team plans to return next year. It is believed many more treasures await discovery. There has been speculation that the vessel, which was probably travelling from the coast of Asia Minor to Rome when lost, was carrying a soon-to-be-married woman and her dowry.

I believe that this is an amazing find and that archeologist should look more deeply into the artifact. I believe this because they might not be from 70BC they might be newer and they might be older. I believe that archeologist should look more deeply into the area like they said but through out the all seasons because the change in temperatures could bring different things up.

Entry #5- Sept. 30th 2014

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29429971

Islamic State crisis: Heavy fighting on Iraq-Syria border

Published: Sept 30th 2014

Cite BBC News

As many people know the ISIS crisis is getting out of hand but the people of Syria Iraq are starting to fight back for themselves.  and Iraq and Kurdish troops hold the border between Iraq and Syria so now the ISIS cant go back and forth at will. Turkish tanks have taken up positions along the border near the Syrian town of Kobane after several shells hit Turkish territory during clashes between ISIS and Kurdish fighters. The Turkish military asked the government to let them take military action against ISIS and it will be talked about in a meeting on Thursday.

In my opinion I think that it is good that Syria is fighting back for themselves. I think Turkey should go and help Syria instead of holding the border because if they don’t and ISIS spreads more it will spread in to Turkey like its already doing. In other words I think that other countries around Syria and Iraq should get involved before ISIS spreads to them