Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday, 20 November 2014

AS IT IS 

Obama to Announce Executive Order on ImmigrationObama to Announce Executive Order on Immigration 
President Obama soon is expected to announce his decision on what to do with millions of undocumented immigrants. These migrants left their home countries and entered the United States illegally. The president is expected to approve an executive order that would save them from being sent home. More 
 
Study Finds Rising Xenophobia in TurkeyStudy Finds Rising Xenophobia in Turkey 
Xenophobia is the dislike or fear of foreigners. The Pew Research Center found the increase at a time when Turkey faces war on its borders. The country also has unsettled diplomatic relations with some of neighbors and allies. History and education play a part in this rising fear and dislike. More 
 
Vietnam Removes Law Book with 'Justice' on the CoverVietnam Removes Law Book with 'Justice' on the Cover 
A state-owned publisher in Vietnam has withdrawn hundreds of law books because of protests over the book’s cover. The cover of the book features a digitally changed image of a man without clothing holding the scales of justice. The book’s cover went viral recently on social media networks. More 
 
IN THE NEWS 

France to Increase Airstrikes Against IS MilitantsFrance to Increase Airstrikes Against IS Militants 
The French Defense Minister said the fighter jets will be based in Jordan. Also, Pope Francis condemns the synagogue attack in Jerusalem, Ukraine rejects Russia’s proposal for talks, the World Bank says Ebola may cost West Africa less than expected, and a deadly snow storm hits New York. More 
 
THE MAKING OF A NATION 

Lincoln's Words at Gettysburg Still Have MeaningLincoln's Words at Gettysburg Still Have Meaning 
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said no one would remember his speech at a battlefield cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. But Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address remains one of the most important speeches in U.S. history. More 
 
LEARNING ENGLISH TV - EDUCATION 

Writing Groups Can Help Student Do Better on PapersWriting Groups Can Help Student Do Better on Papers 
Sharing a paper with other readers for suggestions and advise can help. More