This Week's Top 8 News Stories From Around The World
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This Week's Top 8 News Stories From Around The World

Stay updated with this week's current events.

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This Week's Top 8 News Stories From Around The World
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Sometimes, it can be hard to keep up with the news. There is so much going on in the world, and it can be overwhelming to check the news. Here are 8 current events to keep you updated on what's going on in the world.

1. Brussels airport reopens

Since the terrorist attacks on March 22nd at the Brussels Airport, there have been no flights departing from or arriving to the airport until this past Sunday.

2. Trump makes his stance on abortion

In a recent interview with John Dickerson, Trump was asked about his stance on abortion. He made a comment that women should be punished if they get an abortion. Trump said that what he said was taken out of context and that he wouldn’t change the federal law to outlaw abortion.

3. Two people killed in Amtrak crash

An Amtrak train crashed into a backhoe south of Philadelphia killing two. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the crash, but factors such as mechanical, signal, and human performance could have contributed to the crash.

4. Mass grave uncovered in Syria

Syrian troops uncovered a grave built by ISIS during their 10-month occupation of the ancient city of Palmyra. Forty bodies were found, most of which were women and children.

5. Sanders goes after Clinton

Sanders throws punches at Clinton about oil money. Sanders said that Clinton has been taking campaign contributions from energy lobbyists.

6. USA soccer player arrested for drunk driving

Abby Wambach was found drunk driving outside of Portland, Oregon. She came out and publicly apologized for what she did and said that she let herself, and others down.

7. 1 killed from plane crashing onto freeway in California

A small plane crashed into a car on a highway north of San Diego Saturday, killing one person in the car and injuring five others.

8. 2016 Olympics tickets not selling

Only half of the tickets have been sold and there are only four months before the games begin. There has been heavy tension and political protests in Brazil and lawmakers are trying to impeach the president of Brazil.

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