Monday, May 16, 2011

Blog #44 / The BBC

Rescue Efforts Continue After Lethal US Storms
 
   More than 60 tornadoes ripped through North Carolina, killing 21, the highest toll for any of the states affected. Governor Beverly Perdue said on the NBC network's Today show that she had never seen anything like the devastation. She said homes in the state had been handled like paper dolls' houses."The good news is that the tornadoes have left and things are brighter today in North Carolina," Ms Perdue said, adding that federal officials were beginning their damage assessments. I believe that all of the US should take extra precautions to be prepared for these types of catastrophies.


British military officers to be sent to Libya
 
   British military officers will be sent to Libya to advise rebels fighting Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces, the UK government has said. Rebel fighters say that they have made gains Misrata. Ten officers will provide logistics and intelligence training in a UK and French operation. The officers will be wearing civilian clothing, not uniforms, but are likely to carry sidearms. I believe that it is great that they are

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