Burkina Faso
Church Attack
On Sunday, gunmen opened fire on a church in Burkina Faso, killing the pastor, two of his sons, and three other worshippers. The attackers targeted the Protestant congregation in the town of Silgadji. This has been the first attack on a church since jihadist violence started in the country in 2016. Burkina Faso has a history of religious tolerance, where around 60% of the population is Muslim, 25% is Christian, and the rest follow indigenous religions, but jihadist groups tend to target Christian and moderate Muslim clerics.
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Graphic Source: Daily Mail
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Indonesia
Sumatra Flooding
On Monday, Indonesia’s disaster agency confirmed 29 people killed, 13 people missing and more than 12,000 displaced after torrential monsoon rains led to flooding and landslides in Sumatra. The area hardest hit was the Bengkulu province where 22 people were killed along with an estimated 200 cows, goats and sheep. Officials reported rescue efforts and aid distributions were hindered due to power outages, inaccessible roads and large distances between various disaster-hit areas. Landslides and floods are commonplace in Indonesia, especially during the monsoon season between October and April.
This map depicts the Bengkulu province which was the hardest hit during the storms. Click on the map to expand.
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Graphic Source: Tribune
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United States
Helicopter Crash
On Monday, a tour helicopter crashed into a suburban community in Kailua, Hawaii, killing all 3 aboard. The Robinson R44 aircraft crashed into a two-lane road damaging at least one car. The cause of the crash is unknown, but State Representative Cynthia Thielen, who represents Kailua, called for helicopter tours to be halted until the crash investigation was completed. She also wants the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to stop tour flights over residential areas and national parks.
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Q: How many countries does the Nile River flow through?
A: 11 countries
The Nile River is the longest river in Africa (6,853 km) and flows through 11 countries: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Q: The Gulf of Bothnia separates which two countries?
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