Asia
This Friday, August 6, is the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, which killed around 140,000 people. For the first time, the US is going to attend the memorial in Japan to show respect to all the innocent people who died in the bombing. The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, is also going to attend the ceremony and join Japan in calling for global nuclear disarmament.
Europe
Spain might have won the 2010 World Cup, but their behavior on the field is going to cost them. FIFA fined Spain and Netherlands for their players’ actions during the final, which was deemed the “worst behaved match” during the World Cup. We’re guessing that’s a title Spain doesn’t want to own.
Middle East
There are a lot of people in embassies in Kuwait and not for the usual reasons. Many immigrant maids are seeking refuge in embassies, as they face harsh work conditions, including physical and sexual abuse. The embassies are expecting even more domestic workers to come in the next few weeks, due to the start of Ramadan, but some Kuwaiti officials dismiss the complaints that the holiday creates an even more taxing work environment for the maids.
North America
Canada’s newest pop sensation, Justin Bieber, is writing a picture book an illustrated memoir. We’re excited… it gives us material for new jokes!
