World Wide News Today
By: Kelsey Dinning
ISIS
The ISIS terrorist group was created in April 2013 and was formed from the al-Qaeda (AQI) in Iraq. It stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The organization is led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but not much information is known about him.They are working towards an Islamic emirate from Iraq and Syria. They also have a reputation for brutal rule in the countries they have taken over.
Excutions
This picture shows the execution of eight Iraqi policemen accused of "informing" on group.
Taking Over
This is a picture of the military of ISIS marching through the streets.
ISIS Military
This picture shows you the ISIS military.
Kenyan Terrorists
Kenya has experienced many terrorist attacks since 2011. The Al-Shabaab is the terrorist group that has been fighting the Somalian and Kenyan military which began in October of 2011. The Al-Shabaab are against, "enemies of Islam" and are in combat with the Federal Government of Somalian and the African Union Mission to Somalian. In just 2011 & 2012 alone there has been 17 attacks, 48 people dead, and more than 200 injured. They're targeting: police stations, nightclubs, churches, and small shops. Some attacks that have occurred recently are:
- Westgate mall shooting - 2013
- Garrissa attack (Garissa University College) - 2015
Kenyan people standing up for what they believe
This picture shows people protesting against the Al-Shabaab and the violence. They are holding up crosses to symbolize what they think is right and their beliefs.
Kenya's Safe Zones
This map shows you the areas travelers may not want to go to because of all the violence.
Al-Shabaab Military
This picture shows the military of the Al-Shabaab at the Garissa attack.
Contributions of Islam to the World
The Islam have contributed many things to the world civilizations, education, culture, and scientific development. The study of science has always been important to the Muslims. Some things they have provided or discovered for the world to know is: Algebra, Chemistry, paper making, geography, the Quran, and the theory of relativity.
- Qaadhi Abu Bakr developed the theory of relativity in the 8th century in terms of time and space
- Muslims scientist established that the world was round in the 9th century
- High quality paper was being made in Samarqand as early as the 8th century
- The Quran mentions many scientific facts describing how things came to be
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-24179084
Date: April 30, 2015
Article: Syria Iraq the Islamic state militant group
Website: BBC News
Date: April 30, 2015
Website Title: Contributions of Islam to the world
Article Title: Multimedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011%E2%80%9314_terrorist_attacks_in_Kenya
Date: April 30, 2015
Article: 2011-2014 Terrorist attacks in Kenya
Website: Wikipedia
Publisher: Wikipedia Foundation