7 Dec

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Attack on UN Peace Keepers 

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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Attack on UN Peace Keepers 
In breaking news, UN officials announced that at least 14 UN Peace Keepers and dozens wounded in an attack in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. United Nations spokesman Farhan Haq also added that at least five Congolese soldiers were also killed when the attack occurred late Thursday night in the North Kivu province. The area has remained a hotbed of armed militias, who continue to battle for control over the mineral-rich countryside. The story is continuing to develop and the details of the attack are not yet clear. 

This map depicts the North Kivu province where the attack occured. Click on the map to learn more. 

Graphic Source: BBC
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West Bank and Gaza Strip
Clashes Continue
As of Friday, clashes continue between Israeli troops and Palestinians protesters over President Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. In the Gaza Strip at least one protester was killed during the skirmishes and protests were also reported in the West Bank and Jerusalem.In addition,  Islamic militant Hamas agitated for a third uprising against Israel and al-Qaida has been followers around the world to target vital interests of the United States and Israel. An estimated 200 people with the region were injured since the declaration  was made. 

This interactive map in real time shows where protests between Israeli troops and Palestinians protesters are being reported . Click on the map to learn more and see minute by minute what is taking place. 

Further Reading: BBC, CNN, Washington Post, NBC, ABC
Graphic Source: LiveuaMap
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United States
Rare Snowfall
On Friday, South and Southeast Texans awoke to a rare snowfall. Snowfall of 1.9 inches and 1.3 inches has been reported in San Antonio and Austin, Texas, respectfully . Snow this far south is a rare occurrence with “the most recent comparable snowfall in San Antonio had been in January 1987, when 1.3 inches of snow accumulated, but the most recent major snowfall was 13.2 inches in January 1985.” 

This map depicts the expected snowfall totals for Midland/Odessa Texas. Click on the map to learn more. 

Further Reading: CNN, ABC, Weather Channel, USA Today
Graphic Source: Weather Network

GeoQuestion

Yesterday’s Answer

 

Q:  Which island is the world’s oldest?

A: Madagascar
Madagascar became an island around 80-100 million years ago, when it split off from the Indian subcontinent.

 

 

 

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