Global News
November 7, 2016
ISIS bomb attacks Turkey
Nine civilians were killed and another 100 injured by a car bomb in the Baglar district in Turkey on Friday. The predominantly Kurdish city was attacked by ISIS, who took responsibility for the explosion later that day.
www.cnn.com/2016/11/04/asia/turkey-kurdish-leaders/index.html
Finland tests driverless bus
In an endeavor to minimize traffic congestion in Helsinki, Finland, the Sohjoa project took the next step in achieving their goal of a more environmentally-friendly public transportation system. The driverless buses tested, with the capacity to carry 12 passengers, mimic Uber’s self-driving cars by using an app called Whim.
Cubs win world series
Defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in the final game of the year, the Chicago Cubs won the world series on Wednesday. As the win was the Cubs’ first one after 108 years, the city began its celebrations immediately afterwards with parades in the heart of Chicago.
Clinton allegations cleared
After an FBI director expressed concern in front of Congress last month regarding the uncovering of new emails that were suspected to be connected to presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and a possible breach of confidentiality, the case was looked into and dismissed after no new incriminating evidence was discovered.
www.cnn.com/2016/11/06/politics/comey-tells-congress-fbi-has-not-changed-conclusions/index.html