Keeping it brief: five things to know for the week of Nov. 15-21

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By Michal Ruprecht, Intern

  1. Terrorist attacks in Paris

The Islamic State (ISIS) plotted six attacks in Paris and executed them on Nov. 14 at multiple restaurants, a soccer match, and concert. In total, approximately 132 people died from the attacks. Two terrorists have been identified, one who posed as a refugee from Syria. The tragic event is described as “the deadliest attack in Europe in more than a decade.” Read more from CNN here.

 

  1. Paris attacks spark greater need for war

The attacks by the radical Islamic group, ISIS, have proved to be a greater threat for both the U.S. and whole world. Many world leaders, such as French President Francois Hollande and Republican candidate Ted Cruz, have suggested war is the answer. ISIS has been slowly moving onto the U.S. radar, which may cause Congress to vote for a declaration of war against ISIS. Read more about the issue here.

 

  1.  Clinton loses Democratic debate

Iowa hosted the second Democratic debate on Nov. 14 in Des Moines. All three candidates, including Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley, participated in the event. The topic of terrorism immediately sprung up after the Paris attacks and each candidate was given time to speak about the event. Clinton was greatly defeated by both men because of her swaying positions on many prominent topics in the debate, including terrorism, foreign affairs, Middle East policies, and gun control. To read more about the debate, click here.

 

  1. ISIS leader killed in Libya

The ISIS leader, Abu Nabil, was killed in a U.S. airstrike on Nov. 13, according to the Pentagon. Even though it occurred after the Paris attacks, the Pentagon said it had nothing to do with the ISIS strike in Paris. After being assassinated in Libya, the Pentagon is hopeful this will diminish ISIS’s power in the country. Read more here.

 

  1.  University president resigns due to protests

Tim Wolfe, the University of Missouri president, resigned after race-related protests. The protests commenced due Wolfe’s inability to control racism at the university. The issue was brought up when 30 black football players declared they would not play unless the president left. Learn more from The Associated Press here.