China: Military Testing

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China
Military Testing
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) announced that it successfully landed bombers on an unidentified island in the South China Sea, including the nuclear-capable H-K6 bomber. This move is the latest in a series of military actions by Beijing that have caused tension among neighboring countries. The South China Sea is a highly contested area in the world as many of the surrounding countries lay claim to the sea. China claims it is conducting standard military training. This map depicts the territorial claims of countries surrounding the South China Sea. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox News, CNN, Military.com

Graphic Source: Business Insider

Nepal

Mount Everest Deaths
Nepal has confirmed two foreign climbers were found dead by Sherpas on Mount Everest. One climber, 35-year-old Nobukazu Kuriki, from Japan, was found in his tent in Camp 2 at an elevation of 21,000 feet. The other climber, 63-year old Macedonian, Gjeorgi Petkov, was found higher up on the mountain. Kiriki had previously attempted to climb Mount Everest in 2012 and lost most of his digits to frostbite. 350 other climbers have been given permits to climb Mount Everest this year. This map depicts the camps and recorded deaths along Mount Everest. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: BBC, BBC (2), CNN, Fox News, Washington Post, Denver Post

Graphic Source: National Geographic
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United Kingdom
Royal Wedding
On Saturday, May 19, 2018 Prince Harry, the Grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, married Meghan Markle, an American actress. Harry, sixth in line to the throne is now the Duke of Sussex; Ms. Markle is now Her Royal Highness the Dutchess of Sussex. The ceremony at Windsor castle was remarkably modern, deviating from traditional royal weddings. The Most Reverend, Michael Bruce Curry, from Chicago, delivered a memorable sermon during the ceremony. This map depicts the post-wedding ceremony route in Windsor. Click on the map to expand.

Further Reading: Reuters, Washington Post, NY Tiimes, ABC, Express UK, BBC, Mirror UK, Guardian

Graphic Source: The Sun
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Friday’s Answer

Q: What is the longest straight path on Earth you can take without hitting land??

A: Pakistan to Russia
The route begins in southern Pakistan and ends at northeastern Russia. A map of the path was originally posted on a Reddit and was just confirmed by two scientists from Ireland and India.

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Today’s Question

Q: What is the highest recorded number of deaths in one day on Mount Everest?

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China: Military Testing