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CNN News Yearly Update
Year 2006
Now for our national news stories.
United States:
Once again a record hurricane season has damage the Eastern US coast. The states of Florida, Louisiana, Georgia and Texas have all been hit with hurricanes. The greatest damage was in Texas where damage is estimated to be in the billions. State officials are asking the Federal government to declare a state of emergency in all the states that were hit so that Federal Aid can begin to be given out to the victims of the disasters. Many republicans have begin to criticize President John Kerry, saying he has been slow to respond to the disaster. At this time we are still awaiting a statement from the white house.
In other news, the Department of Home Land Security has announced a huge plan to step up training of the nation’s police forces and upgrading equipment with new armor using depleted uranium, once used only in military equipment. Officials from Los Angles, New York and other large cities welcomed the news of the program and have already drawn up plans to prepare to further train and recruit more people into their police forces. Many Republicans say that the program though does not go far enough to protect the nation against terrorist treats like biological weapons or nuclear weapons at the hands of terrorist. Despite this the President’s job approval ratings have gone up and are now at 61%.
In economic news, the US economy continues to grow at a steady pace of 3%. Although many economists now warn that the out of control budget deficits must be put under control and that the Federal government must cut spending or raise taxes. They point to the fact that the value of the dollar continues to decline, and is now one US dollar will trade for only half a Euro. They also cited concerns that this may cause out of control inflation if something is not done soon.
Also Australia and the United States have formed a new alliance called the Morgan Freedom Alliance. The United States has also begin the trading of much of its military technology to Australia. Many in the Senate have stated concerns over this, even though it is being given to an ally to the United States.
Now on to international news.
Russia
Amid news of the Russian election scandal, international investors have begun to move their investments out of Russia due to fears of instability and possibility of civil war breaking out in Russia. Recent figures show that the Russian economic growth has slowed to 6%. Many economists are hopeful that once the current dispute in the election results have been resolved that Russia is set for record growth in the year 2007.
In other news, their was a break in one of Russia’s old Bio weapons labs. Russian officials are saying that there is no cause of concern, since no deadly diseases were being currently stored at the lab. CNN has learned though from and unnamed source that this was incorrect and that small pox, e-boili, and other deadly diseases were being stored there and were from Soviet Union massive bio weapons program conducted in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This source also tells us that this may now be in the hands of terrorist want to strike against western nations. We will bring you more details as they become available to us.
Middle East
Violence continues to escalate as terrorist attack Israel and Saudi Arabia. Terrorist have sunk two cargo ships containing uranium ore on its way from Australia to Saudi Arabia. No terrorist group has yet to claim responsibility for the attack.
In Israel with the imprisonment of Mahmoud Abbas the new President of Palestinian people, terrorist groups in Israel vow revenge. In a wave of suicide bombers, 20 civilians were killed on a bus in Jerusalem, and 10 soldiers were killed at a border check point when they tried to stop a suicide bomber. Also the Palestinians have begun mortar attacks on Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Gaza strip.
Despite the increase in violence, thousands of Jews continue to come to Israel to make a new home there. This is due to a new campaign by the Israeli government get more Jews to move to Israel.
Europe
With the nations of France and Germany starting tax and law reforms in their respective countries, the economy of Europe is now on the rebound. Also the Euro continues to raise in value as more and more international investors begin to bring their money to Europe to invest. It seems now that Europe as whole is now turning around.
South America
Brazil continues to make progress in turning it economy around, but much more work needs to be done, say one economist. They say that the new highway system that is planed and the new trade agreements that Brazil has secured will help, they do not go to the underling problems that have slow economic growth in Brazil. They say that due to government corruption and laws that inhibit business growth that these measure will only go so far in helping the economy of Brazil rebound.
Millions of out of work men in Brazil have begun to line up at government offices trying to see if they can find work on the new highway project. Also new nuclear power plants are now being built through out Brazil with the help of France. There is now a growing movement in Brazil though that is opposed to nuclear power and many protesters are showing up at the new construction sites trying to prevent the workers from working on the new plants.
Also several mining companies from France and Australia are now being to survey new sites to being mining Brazils raw resources.
Australia
Australia joins the nuclear power movement, announcing that it will start construction of several nuclear power plants through out of country. Already environmental groups and people that will be living near the nuclear power plants have begun to protest. They say that nuclear power is dangerous for their own health and the environment.
With news that the Australian government is raising taxes, many people are protesting this move as well. “I don’t think the Prime Minister gets it. First he gets the idea that putting nuclear power plants all over Australian is a good idea. Then he raises taxes so that the people of Australia, the ones they don’t want the damn things in the first place, have to pay for it! I say we need a new prime minister that will listen to the people and do what is best for Australia!” This was a statement take from a person off the street.
Asia
North Korea has announced that it has restarted its nuclear weapons program and will test one of its nuclear weapons this Summer. It is also suspected that North Korea has begun to sell long range missile systems to Iran as well. At the UN China and other nations have called a meeting of the Security Council to meet about this issue.
The government of China has started to move troops closer to North Korea and is on high alert.
UN
Representatives from nations all over the world are meeting in Paris today to discuss what measure that can be done to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
CNN News Yearly Update
Year 2006
Now for our national news stories.
United States:
Once again a record hurricane season has damage the Eastern US coast. The states of Florida, Louisiana, Georgia and Texas have all been hit with hurricanes. The greatest damage was in Texas where damage is estimated to be in the billions. State officials are asking the Federal government to declare a state of emergency in all the states that were hit so that Federal Aid can begin to be given out to the victims of the disasters. Many republicans have begin to criticize President John Kerry, saying he has been slow to respond to the disaster. At this time we are still awaiting a statement from the white house.
In other news, the Department of Home Land Security has announced a huge plan to step up training of the nation’s police forces and upgrading equipment with new armor using depleted uranium, once used only in military equipment. Officials from Los Angles, New York and other large cities welcomed the news of the program and have already drawn up plans to prepare to further train and recruit more people into their police forces. Many Republicans say that the program though does not go far enough to protect the nation against terrorist treats like biological weapons or nuclear weapons at the hands of terrorist. Despite this the President’s job approval ratings have gone up and are now at 61%.
In economic news, the US economy continues to grow at a steady pace of 3%. Although many economists now warn that the out of control budget deficits must be put under control and that the Federal government must cut spending or raise taxes. They point to the fact that the value of the dollar continues to decline, and is now one US dollar will trade for only half a Euro. They also cited concerns that this may cause out of control inflation if something is not done soon.
Also Australia and the United States have formed a new alliance called the Morgan Freedom Alliance. The United States has also begin the trading of much of its military technology to Australia. Many in the Senate have stated concerns over this, even though it is being given to an ally to the United States.
Now on to international news.
Russia
Amid news of the Russian election scandal, international investors have begun to move their investments out of Russia due to fears of instability and possibility of civil war breaking out in Russia. Recent figures show that the Russian economic growth has slowed to 6%. Many economists are hopeful that once the current dispute in the election results have been resolved that Russia is set for record growth in the year 2007.
In other news, their was a break in one of Russia’s old Bio weapons labs. Russian officials are saying that there is no cause of concern, since no deadly diseases were being currently stored at the lab. CNN has learned though from and unnamed source that this was incorrect and that small pox, e-boili, and other deadly diseases were being stored there and were from Soviet Union massive bio weapons program conducted in the 1970’s and 1980’s. This source also tells us that this may now be in the hands of terrorist want to strike against western nations. We will bring you more details as they become available to us.
Middle East
Violence continues to escalate as terrorist attack Israel and Saudi Arabia. Terrorist have sunk two cargo ships containing uranium ore on its way from Australia to Saudi Arabia. No terrorist group has yet to claim responsibility for the attack.
In Israel with the imprisonment of Mahmoud Abbas the new President of Palestinian people, terrorist groups in Israel vow revenge. In a wave of suicide bombers, 20 civilians were killed on a bus in Jerusalem, and 10 soldiers were killed at a border check point when they tried to stop a suicide bomber. Also the Palestinians have begun mortar attacks on Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Gaza strip.
Despite the increase in violence, thousands of Jews continue to come to Israel to make a new home there. This is due to a new campaign by the Israeli government get more Jews to move to Israel.
Europe
With the nations of France and Germany starting tax and law reforms in their respective countries, the economy of Europe is now on the rebound. Also the Euro continues to raise in value as more and more international investors begin to bring their money to Europe to invest. It seems now that Europe as whole is now turning around.
South America
Brazil continues to make progress in turning it economy around, but much more work needs to be done, say one economist. They say that the new highway system that is planed and the new trade agreements that Brazil has secured will help, they do not go to the underling problems that have slow economic growth in Brazil. They say that due to government corruption and laws that inhibit business growth that these measure will only go so far in helping the economy of Brazil rebound.
Millions of out of work men in Brazil have begun to line up at government offices trying to see if they can find work on the new highway project. Also new nuclear power plants are now being built through out Brazil with the help of France. There is now a growing movement in Brazil though that is opposed to nuclear power and many protesters are showing up at the new construction sites trying to prevent the workers from working on the new plants.
Also several mining companies from France and Australia are now being to survey new sites to being mining Brazils raw resources.
Australia
Australia joins the nuclear power movement, announcing that it will start construction of several nuclear power plants through out of country. Already environmental groups and people that will be living near the nuclear power plants have begun to protest. They say that nuclear power is dangerous for their own health and the environment.
With news that the Australian government is raising taxes, many people are protesting this move as well. “I don’t think the Prime Minister gets it. First he gets the idea that putting nuclear power plants all over Australian is a good idea. Then he raises taxes so that the people of Australia, the ones they don’t want the damn things in the first place, have to pay for it! I say we need a new prime minister that will listen to the people and do what is best for Australia!” This was a statement take from a person off the street.
Asia
North Korea has announced that it has restarted its nuclear weapons program and will test one of its nuclear weapons this Summer. It is also suspected that North Korea has begun to sell long range missile systems to Iran as well. At the UN China and other nations have called a meeting of the Security Council to meet about this issue.
The government of China has started to move troops closer to North Korea and is on high alert.
UN
Representatives from nations all over the world are meeting in Paris today to discuss what measure that can be done to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
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