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United States
Deadly Shootings in Colorado
Five people in Colorado were killed and another three were wounded after a suspect opened fire at six different locations in and around Denver last night. The shooting began around 5:00pm Monday evening when two women were killed at the first crime scene. A third man was killed at the second location, and the suspect was sighted and pursued through other Denver locations before escaping to neighboring Lakewood. Another victim was killed there before an exchange of fire with police, in which a police officer was injured and the suspect was shot and killed. The injured police officer went into surgery overnight and is expected to recover. Police have not yet disclosed a possible motive behind the killing spree.
This map depicts the six locations where a gunman opened fire last night, killing five. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Daily Mail
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Syria
Israeli Airstrike Hits Key Port
An Israeli airstrike hit the Syrian port of Latakia before dawn on Tuesday, causing a fire in the key cargo hub and significant material damage, according to Syrian state media. This is the second airstrike Israel has initiated this month on the port of Latakia, often called the heart of President Bashar al-Assad’s minority community, the Alawites. Syrian media also reported the containers located at the cargo port were carrying engine oil and spare parts among other vehicular materials, while the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights alleged the cargo at the port held arms and ammunition. The fire was brought under control by firefighters and no injuries or fatalities have been reported yet.
This map depicts the location of the Israeli airstrike, the port of Latakia in Syria, a key cargo hub in the country. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Barron’s
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Japan
Record Snowfall
Record-breaking amounts of heavy snowfall hit the north and west of Japan yesterday, severely disrupting vehicle, air, and railway travel. As of Monday afternoon, 10 people have been injured – two with serious injuries from snow clearing. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture saw 26.7 inches (68 cm) of snow, and Asago in Hyogo Prefecture saw 28 inches (71 cm) in just a 24-hour period. The most snowfall recorded was at Aomori in the northeast at 78.7 inches (200 cm). The agency warns to be cautious of more snowfall and icy streets.
This weather map depicts the record snowfall throughout Japan. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: What is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia?
A: Laos
Due to Laos’ topography, nearly 3/4 of the total land is covered in mountains and forested hills that are too steep to live. This makes traveling throughout the country difficult. The Mekong River is vital to the livelihoods of Laotian people; the river provides a transportation route for cargo and passengers, and is a source of water, food, and electricity. The majority of the population lives along the river, which travels over 2,600 miles (4,180 km) from China through Laos and empties in the ocean in southern Vietnam. Laos’ humid tropical weather and thick forests has provided naturally undisturbed habitats for wild animals, although more recently deforestation has been threatening the livelihood of many animals such as Asian elephants, red pandas, and tigers.
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Q: Australia may be completely surrounded by water, but it does not have the longest coastline. In fact, six other countries have a longer coastline than Australia, can you name them?
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