Compiled by Parveen Begum

Obama Cancels “Constellation” Space Project

President Barak Obama has decided to cancel “Constellation”, a $108 billion NASA project planning to send people to the moon by 2020 and Mars by 2030. Obama believed that the project was too costly and lacked innovation. Many are devastated by this act, including the NASA community claiming that it is wrong and puts the country at a disadvantage for future development. It is believed that due to this set back America will no longer be leading in space exploration. It gives Russia and China an advantage meaning that the United States will have to rely on Russia and China, its competitors, for space travel. Obama plans to use the money on other NASA projects such as develop commercial rockets and to rebuild the Orbiting Carbon Observatory.

(BBC NEWS & TRUMPET)

FIFA World Cup Trophy Visits Canada

The FIFA world cup trophy, standing 36.8 centimeters in height, weighing 6.1 kilograms and made of 18-carat gold arrives in Toronto from its home Zurich. It traveled for eight months visiting 83 countries before arriving in Canada. The Somalian born singer, K’naan, accompanied the world cup through its journey. K’naan’s hit single, “Wavin’ Flag”, is the official anthem of the World Cup Trophy World Tour. The cup is being showcased worldwide and will head to Miami next. Canada has qualified for the world cup only once in 1986. Hopefully, this showcase will allow Canadians to develop a more serious interest in Soccer. 

(CBC)

China Faces Extreme Violent Attacks in Schools

China’s schools will be patrolled by armed forces due to five attacks in just over one month. The most recent attack was by a farmer who struck several kindergarten students with a hammer and then burned himself to death. The motive behind the attack is unknown but it is suspected that with 158 million adults with no professional help for mental health disorders could be the cause. Parents marched outside the Taixing People’s Hospital demanding better government response and proper care for the children. In a country with one child policy and strict controls, this rare extreme violence is shocking.

(CTV)