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Mexico
Bodies Found near Cancun
Eight bodies were found in the Mexican resort area of Cancun, in an area close to the local airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from the city’s beach and hotel zone. The deceased were found in searches over the weekend in wooded lots and sinkhole ponds known as cenotes. Five bodies were found at an abandoned building site, three of whom were identified as reported missing persons. Authorities estimate the victims were killed between one week and two months ago. At a building site on the outskirts of Cancun, authorities found an additional three unidentified human skeletal remains. More than 112,000 people are listed as missing in Mexico, and searches for clandestine gravesites have become common throughout the country. In March, the US State Department issued a travel alert warning visitors to exercise caution at resorts in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, in the wake of the kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico earlier that month.
This map depicts Mexico state travel advisories at four warning levels issued by the US Department of State. Click on the map to learn more.
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Sudan
Focus on Humanitarian Support
As foreign countries finalize evacuations of diplomatic staff and citizens from Sudan, the international focus has shifted towards providing humanitarian support to Sudanese civilians. A 72-hour ceasefire set to end today has had some success in reducing violence, however if not extended, waves of refugees fleeing Sudan are expected to increase drastically. The World Health Organization reported 60% of health centers in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum have closed. Banking at multiple levels has shut down, keeping many Sudanese from accessing their money. When combined with the violence between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, these factors provide more incentives for residents to flee to neighboring countries, straining limited resources in the region and exacerbating ongoing humanitarian issues, such as drought and inter-ethnic conflict.
This map depicts overland routes and destinations for Sudanese refugees fleeing the conflict. Click on the map to learn more.
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Jordan – Saudi Arabia
Ancient Roman Camps Found
Three Roman military camps dating back almost 2,000 years have been found in the northern Arabian desert. The discovery was made by the University of Oxford’s school of archaeology through the use of remote sensing and satellite imagery. Archaeologists on the project stated they believe the camps were used as temporary defense stations that were part of a larger Roman military campaign to take over the Jordanian Nabataean Kingdom in 106 AD. Findings like this can help provide researchers with more insight into the Roman military strategy and how they expanded their empire.
This map depicts the location of the three Roman camps identified by archaelogists. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Known for its architectural design, what is Singapore’s tallest pedestrian bridge?
A: Henderson Waves
The Henderson Waves are part of a 6.2 mile (10 km) trail connecting Singapore to a series a parks located on the southern ridge of the city. Considered the greenest city in Asia according to the Green City Index, Singapore conceived of the Southern Ridges trail over 20 years ago in an effort to connect Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill, Kent Ridge parks, and the Labrador Nature Reserve all by a single trail. To do this, the city commissioned several architecturally-unique pedestrian walkways, costing over $18 billion. The Henderson Waves were completed in 2008 and are considered the most impressive of all the bridges along the trail. Stretching 900 ft (275 m) above Henderson Road, the bridge connects Mount Faber park to Telok Blangah Hill park. Its flowy, wave-like design is maintained by seven curved steel ribs that rise and fall around the walkway. In sections where the bridge’s waves rise, alcoves are formed that provide pedestrians with sheltered seating areas. Designed to integrate the green space around it, the Henderson Waves has become a recreational experience in itself, and is a popular spot for joggers and anyone looking to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, harbor, and Southern Islands.
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Q: What densely forested mountainous plateau spans four countries and is the source of many West African rivers?
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