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Catherine Tanner

United States
Washington International School

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Exposing the Politics Behind the Famine in Somalia
In July, the UN declared famine in southern Somalia. Use of the “F” word is not only emotional but also has political implications. It is the first time the term “famine” has been used in...
Nov 13, 2011

My News Roundups

Short summaries of the top global news. Catherine Tanner has contributed 18, including:

Cameron discusses veto on euro treaty
Prime Minister, David Cameron addressed Parliament on Monday defending his reasons for his decision to veto the plans made at last week's summit to save the euro..

Julian Assange can make final appeal before extradition
WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, has been given a final chance to launch an appeal against extradition to Sweden. The High Court granted Assange this final appeal on Monday, December 5.

Assassination Attempt on President Obama
21-year-old Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez was charged on Thursday morning with an attempt to assassinate President Obama. Ortega-Hernandez shot several rounds of his semi-automatic rifle from his car window, a few of which hit the White House.

Cameron looks to Improve England’s Health Service
England’s Prime Minister, David Cameron hopes to reorganize the country’s healthcare. He argues that the health service bill is essential to allow doctors, patients and localities more control of how the health budget is spent.

Pope John Paul II to be Beatified on May 1
It has been confirmed that John Paul II will finalize his passage to sainthood on May 1, the first Sunday after Easter. Thousands of people are expected to attend the beatification ceremony, including Pope Benedict XVI.

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