Boko Haram began as a local insurgency in Nigeria but has expanded its operations. While it poses minimal direct threat to the UK currently, its growing capabilities increase risks. Boko Haram seized the town of Chibok in 2014, kidnapping hundreds of girls and demonstrating its organization and arms. Continued instability along Nigerian and Cameroonian borders could lead to expanded foreign assistance for Boko Haram and a broadening of its strategy.
Afghan Peace Hopes Amid GreenonBlue Attacks Naveed Ahmad
1) An Afghan soldier opened fire at a military academy in Kabul, killing a U.S. Army major general and injuring other coalition troops in what is known as a "green-on-blue" attack.
2) These insider attacks, where Afghan security forces target international troops, have increased distrust and cast doubt on stability in Afghanistan as NATO transitions security responsibilities.
3) Such attacks are blamed variously on Taliban infiltration of Afghan forces, anger over civilian casualties from international raids and drone strikes, and the rapid recruitment of Afghan forces without proper screening.
Boko Haram has been waging a campaign of terror in Nigeria while pursuing an Islamic caliphate. Since 2009, the militant group led by Abubakar Shekau has escalated attacks on government, religious, and civilian targets. In 2013-2014, Boko Haram responded to Nigeria's state of emergency with increased violence, killing over 2,000 people in the first half of 2014 alone. Recent weeks have seen retaliation through mass-casualty bombings and raids by Boko Haram in major northern Nigerian cities like Maiduguri and Kano, killing over 200 and destroying villages along Lake Chad.
The document summarizes the 2009 uprising of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria and its impact. It describes how a confrontation between Boko Haram members and police resulted in violence that spread across several northern states. Over 1,000 people were killed, including the founder of Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf, who was summarily executed. The violence included attacks on police stations and mosques used by Boko Haram as well as house-to-house fighting between militants and security forces in major cities like Maiduguri.
l Les Moulins de la Concorde Ltd (LMLC), a milling company in Mauritius, reported lower sales and profits in the third quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year. Sales were Rs 425.8 million versus Rs 538.8 million last year, while net profits declined to Rs 3.7 million from Rs 13.9 million.
l Reforms to Mauritius' pension system need to be accelerated according to a recent IMF report to benefit the economy. Pension spending is increasing due to an aging population and lower birth rates. This threatens the sustainability of pension funds if no action is taken.
l The government has only extended the retirement age
The document discusses the US strategic objectives in Pakistan and key intelligence developments between 2001-2012. It notes extensive US intelligence penetration in Pakistan through NGOs and development projects. It also mentions restrictions placed on the CIA in Pakistan after the Raymond Davis affair in 2011. The document analyzes the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) launched by the US in 2003 to project military power worldwide under the guise of intercepting weapons shipments. It argues the PSI has been used to expand US naval presence in strategic seas and waterways globally. The document suggests the US aims to make China's position in Pakistan difficult and to denuclearize Pakistan, though the latter goal may be difficult to achieve.
UK’s Bureau of Investigative Journalism estimates that at least 273 civilians in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia have been killed by drone strikes launched under President Obama’s watch.
Boko Haram began as a local insurgency in Nigeria but has expanded its operations. While it poses minimal direct threat to the UK currently, its growing capabilities increase risks. Boko Haram seized the town of Chibok in 2014, kidnapping hundreds of girls and demonstrating its organization and arms. Continued instability along Nigerian and Cameroonian borders could lead to expanded foreign assistance for Boko Haram and a broadening of its strategy.
Afghan Peace Hopes Amid GreenonBlue Attacks Naveed Ahmad
1) An Afghan soldier opened fire at a military academy in Kabul, killing a U.S. Army major general and injuring other coalition troops in what is known as a "green-on-blue" attack.
2) These insider attacks, where Afghan security forces target international troops, have increased distrust and cast doubt on stability in Afghanistan as NATO transitions security responsibilities.
3) Such attacks are blamed variously on Taliban infiltration of Afghan forces, anger over civilian casualties from international raids and drone strikes, and the rapid recruitment of Afghan forces without proper screening.
Boko Haram has been waging a campaign of terror in Nigeria while pursuing an Islamic caliphate. Since 2009, the militant group led by Abubakar Shekau has escalated attacks on government, religious, and civilian targets. In 2013-2014, Boko Haram responded to Nigeria's state of emergency with increased violence, killing over 2,000 people in the first half of 2014 alone. Recent weeks have seen retaliation through mass-casualty bombings and raids by Boko Haram in major northern Nigerian cities like Maiduguri and Kano, killing over 200 and destroying villages along Lake Chad.
The document summarizes the 2009 uprising of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram in northern Nigeria and its impact. It describes how a confrontation between Boko Haram members and police resulted in violence that spread across several northern states. Over 1,000 people were killed, including the founder of Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf, who was summarily executed. The violence included attacks on police stations and mosques used by Boko Haram as well as house-to-house fighting between militants and security forces in major cities like Maiduguri.
l Les Moulins de la Concorde Ltd (LMLC), a milling company in Mauritius, reported lower sales and profits in the third quarter of the current fiscal year compared to the same period last year. Sales were Rs 425.8 million versus Rs 538.8 million last year, while net profits declined to Rs 3.7 million from Rs 13.9 million.
l Reforms to Mauritius' pension system need to be accelerated according to a recent IMF report to benefit the economy. Pension spending is increasing due to an aging population and lower birth rates. This threatens the sustainability of pension funds if no action is taken.
l The government has only extended the retirement age
The document discusses the US strategic objectives in Pakistan and key intelligence developments between 2001-2012. It notes extensive US intelligence penetration in Pakistan through NGOs and development projects. It also mentions restrictions placed on the CIA in Pakistan after the Raymond Davis affair in 2011. The document analyzes the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) launched by the US in 2003 to project military power worldwide under the guise of intercepting weapons shipments. It argues the PSI has been used to expand US naval presence in strategic seas and waterways globally. The document suggests the US aims to make China's position in Pakistan difficult and to denuclearize Pakistan, though the latter goal may be difficult to achieve.
UK’s Bureau of Investigative Journalism estimates that at least 273 civilians in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia have been killed by drone strikes launched under President Obama’s watch.
The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about "The Scarlet Ibis" story. It asks about details like why the narrator was disappointed in his brother initially, why he changed his brother's name, his reasons for teaching him to walk, where they go after burying the ibis, and what the ibis symbolizes. It also includes 3 bonus questions asking for specific character names and details from the story.
1) The document is a short story about a man who lives in a small hut at the edge of the forest. During a heavy rainstorm, his friend the elephant asks to shelter in the hut but ends up pushing the man out.
2) A commission is formed to resolve the dispute, consisting only of jungle animals, who rule in the elephant's favor. The man is forced to repeatedly build new huts that are then taken over by other jungle animals.
3) Eventually, the man lures all the animals into a hut and burns it down, teaching them that "peace is costly but worth the expense." He then lives happily in peace.
The document provides background context on the author James Hurst and the inspiration for the setting of his short story "The Scarlet Ibis". It explores how the author drew from his childhood home and experience with hurricanes in North Carolina. Several vocabulary words from the story are defined, including careen, serene, blighted, and doggedness. Figurative language devices like simile and metaphor are also explained.
The narrator reflects on his childhood and his relationship with his younger brother Doodle. Driven by pride, the narrator pushes Doodle to learn how to walk that summer, though Doodle's health is fragile. As summer turns to fall, the narrator's pride becomes destructive in its effects on both himself and Doodle. The story explores the conflicts between love and pride, and the consequences of putting familial and social expectations over an individual's well-being.
This amazing story should be read by all! This is simply my way of adding to the many other bits of data available on this text. Hope it helps those who are most in need.
The document provides notes and analysis on the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" including:
1) Examples of foreshadowing throughout the story that hint at future events like Doodle's illness and death.
2) The haunted and tense mood created through descriptions of death and the brother's desire to make Doodle walk for pride.
3) The first person point of view is used to convey the narrator's confession and perspective on the tragic events.
4) Examples of similes in the story and how pride is both "wonderful and terrible" in teaching Doodle to walk but also doing it for selfish reasons.
Contractions, or recessions, are defined as periods of decline in economic activity between a peak and trough of the business cycle. The provided table lists details of US business cycle peaks and troughs from 1854 to present day, including the duration of contractions and expansions. The National Bureau of Economic Research determines the official start and end dates of recessions for the US economy based on factors such as GDP, income, employment and sales data.
This document provides instructions for submitting news tips, photos, and videos to the Sun Sentinel newspaper. It states that any submissions may be shared with media partners but should not be used to send letters to the editor or for customer service. Photos must not be altered and must include the submitter's name, phone number, and email for verification purposes. All submitted content is subject to the site's terms and conditions and does not reflect the newspaper's endorsement.
Students Were the Victims, but the School System Suffers Too | Eric Cooperblogginatl1963
The article discusses the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal from 2005 and its aftermath. It summarizes that while educators were found guilty of cheating, Atlanta students' test scores on the independent NAEP actually improved significantly in the years following, indicating real educational gains. It questions whether the cheating scandal unfairly damaged effective teaching methods and reforms in the school system.
This document is a news bulletin from ABC News that provides technology and science news updates. It includes the headline, text snippet, author and date for each news item. It also includes options to share or see more of each item. The bulletin dynamically loads and displays the latest news updates using JavaScript.
The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about "The Scarlet Ibis" story. It asks about details like why the narrator was disappointed in his brother initially, why he changed his brother's name, his reasons for teaching him to walk, where they go after burying the ibis, and what the ibis symbolizes. It also includes 3 bonus questions asking for specific character names and details from the story.
1) The document is a short story about a man who lives in a small hut at the edge of the forest. During a heavy rainstorm, his friend the elephant asks to shelter in the hut but ends up pushing the man out.
2) A commission is formed to resolve the dispute, consisting only of jungle animals, who rule in the elephant's favor. The man is forced to repeatedly build new huts that are then taken over by other jungle animals.
3) Eventually, the man lures all the animals into a hut and burns it down, teaching them that "peace is costly but worth the expense." He then lives happily in peace.
The document provides background context on the author James Hurst and the inspiration for the setting of his short story "The Scarlet Ibis". It explores how the author drew from his childhood home and experience with hurricanes in North Carolina. Several vocabulary words from the story are defined, including careen, serene, blighted, and doggedness. Figurative language devices like simile and metaphor are also explained.
The narrator reflects on his childhood and his relationship with his younger brother Doodle. Driven by pride, the narrator pushes Doodle to learn how to walk that summer, though Doodle's health is fragile. As summer turns to fall, the narrator's pride becomes destructive in its effects on both himself and Doodle. The story explores the conflicts between love and pride, and the consequences of putting familial and social expectations over an individual's well-being.
This amazing story should be read by all! This is simply my way of adding to the many other bits of data available on this text. Hope it helps those who are most in need.
The document provides notes and analysis on the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" including:
1) Examples of foreshadowing throughout the story that hint at future events like Doodle's illness and death.
2) The haunted and tense mood created through descriptions of death and the brother's desire to make Doodle walk for pride.
3) The first person point of view is used to convey the narrator's confession and perspective on the tragic events.
4) Examples of similes in the story and how pride is both "wonderful and terrible" in teaching Doodle to walk but also doing it for selfish reasons.
Contractions, or recessions, are defined as periods of decline in economic activity between a peak and trough of the business cycle. The provided table lists details of US business cycle peaks and troughs from 1854 to present day, including the duration of contractions and expansions. The National Bureau of Economic Research determines the official start and end dates of recessions for the US economy based on factors such as GDP, income, employment and sales data.
This document provides instructions for submitting news tips, photos, and videos to the Sun Sentinel newspaper. It states that any submissions may be shared with media partners but should not be used to send letters to the editor or for customer service. Photos must not be altered and must include the submitter's name, phone number, and email for verification purposes. All submitted content is subject to the site's terms and conditions and does not reflect the newspaper's endorsement.
Students Were the Victims, but the School System Suffers Too | Eric Cooperblogginatl1963
The article discusses the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal from 2005 and its aftermath. It summarizes that while educators were found guilty of cheating, Atlanta students' test scores on the independent NAEP actually improved significantly in the years following, indicating real educational gains. It questions whether the cheating scandal unfairly damaged effective teaching methods and reforms in the school system.
This document is a news bulletin from ABC News that provides technology and science news updates. It includes the headline, text snippet, author and date for each news item. It also includes options to share or see more of each item. The bulletin dynamically loads and displays the latest news updates using JavaScript.
1. Africa News Headlines | Reuters
LONDON, - It's a showpiece drug that has the potential to end a disease that kills half a million
African children a year. Yet even before it wins a license, the world's first malaria vaccine has lost
some of its sheen.
Mon, Jul 13 2015
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have killed dozens of people and burned
down homes in two villages in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, police and a security source said on
Monday.
WASHINGTON - The White House said on Monday the United States is concerned about the growing
threat from extremists operating in Libya and will continue to work with allies in North Africa to
address security threats.
YAOUNDE - A twin suicide attack by suspected Boko Haram militants in the northern Cameroon
town of Fotokol late on Sunday killed at least 13 people including a Chadian soldier, authorities said.
MOMBASA, Kenya - At least two police officers and a civilian died on Monday when a bomb blew up
their vehicle in Kenya's coastal county of Lamu, police said, and al Shabaab militants said they
carried out the attack.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - A suicide bomber in a bus killed one member of Nigeria's civilian joint task
force (JTF) at the main checkpoint on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Maiduguri on Monday,
military and JTF sources said.
NAIROBI - Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza may find an election victory he is assured of this
month swiftly overshadowed by the emergence of an armed insurgency in a nation at the heart of
one of Africa's most combustible regions.
Sun, Jul 12 2015
WASHINGTON - The United States is holding discussions with countries in North Africa about
locating drones at a base there to heighten monitoring of Islamic State in Libya, the Wall Street
Journal reported on Sunday, citing a senior administration official.
DODOMA - Tanzania's ruling party on Sunday named Works Minister John Magufuli as its candidate
for this year's presidential race, making him the most likely next leader of the east African nation.
NIAMEY - Suspected Boko Haram militants launched an attack on the prison in the southern Niger
town of Diffa late on Saturday, military sources said, in an apparent bid to free fellow members of
the Nigerian Islamist group held there.
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