Typhoon hits the Philippines
On Nov. 11, civilians who were impacted by one of the most powerful typhoons in history returned to find what was left of their homes. The winds were up to 147 mph with gusts up to 170 mph. There was a storm surge that caused sea waters to rise 20 feet. The typhoon hit Nov. 8 and the citizens are still recovering. Around 2,357 people are confirmed dead, and there are possibly up to 10,000 more feared to be dead. The typhoon might be one of the deadliest disasters in Philippine history. At least 2 million people have been affected by the typhoon, and more than 23,000 houses were damaged or destroyed.
Haqqani Network member with relations to founder and current leader killed
A high-ranking Al-Qaeda linked militant, Nasiruddin Haqqani, was shot and killed Nov. 10 on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan. Haqqani was standing outside of a bakery when two gunmen on motorcycles approached him and began shooting. The Haqqani network is one of the most feared and powerful military groups within Pakistan’s and Afghanistan’s borders, and has been responsible for many attacks against U.S. Forces in Afghanistan. Nasiruddin’s brother, Sirajuddin Haqqani, is the leader of the Haqqani network. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Polio outbreak in Syria threatens Europe
There have been a few cases of Polio throughout Syria, which hadn’t encountered the virus since 1999. This outbreak threatens nearby regions, especially Europe. Only one in 200 people infected develop paralysis, it could take up to a year for the outbreak to be detected. Many countries don’t have the coverage against the disease that they need, and are more vulnerable to infection.
JFK one-bullet theory re-examined
Father and son Luke and Michael Haag are using the latest technology to re-examine the idea that the same single bullet that was fired killed both President John F. Kennedy and Texas Gov. John Connally. They are using 3D laser scanners, a recent advance in forensic technology, to document the crime scene where President Kennedy was assassinated, and to estimate the trajectory of the bullet, to prove their theory. They are also searching to disprove other theories, such as the Grassy Knoll shooter theory.
Members of popular Iranian bands killed
On Nov. 11 three members of two popular Iranian indie bands were shot and killed. The members we living and working in the United States and were killed in Brooklyn by a fellow musician. Soroush Farazmand, 27, guitarist for the Yellow Dogs, and Farazmand’s brother, Arash, 28, the drummer for the band the Free Keys, were killed. The shooter was identified as Ali Akbar Mohammade Rafie, 29, a member of the Free Keys, who took his own life.
