Global news is a vital part of news today and can directly affect MHS students. In order to inform our readers, The Mentor has compiled small summaries describing some of the largest happenings in the world today. We encourage the reader to read about these topics, and others, in greater depth.

New shooting in St. Louis sparks further protests

Thursday morning an off-duty police officer shot an 18-year-old African-American man, Vonderrit Myers,  after he opened fire on the officer. The officer was driving in the early hours of Thursday and saw a group of three men, who fled, and the officer took after them on foot. The officer claims that one of the men, the one that was shot, was running as if he had a gun. Myers then turned and fired three shots at the officer who then shot 17 times and killed the 18 year old. This newest shooting has sparked new protests in the streets of southern St. Louis. Tensions in St. Louis were already high after a police officer shot an unarmed 18-year-old African-American man in the St. Louis suburb Ferguson on Aug. 9. Ferguson protests have been occurring since then. This past weekend, thousands travelled to Ferguson to partake in demonstrations and protests.

Kim Jong-Un unseen for more than 30 days

The North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has not been seen in the public for 38 days. He has missed two high profile events and the only reason given by North Korean officials has been that Jong-Un is experiencing “discomfort”. This has led many people to speculate about the condition of the leader’s health. According to the BBC, “a more dramatic interpretation is that Mr Kim has been the victim of a political coup and is languishing under house arrest, having been removed from power by members of the North’s political and military.”

Typhoons strikes India, Japan

India and Japan have been battered by tropical storms. India has seen eight fatalities due to Typhoon Hudhud and at least 37 people have been injured in Japan by Typhoon Vongfong.

Ebola medic strike called, ignored

Liberia’s National Health Workers Association has called for ebola medics to go on strike on the grounds that they are not being compensated enough and that the government is not providing adequate safety measures against the virus. This strike is being mostly ignored. According to the BBC, “a union official said the government had coerced workers to ignore the strike — but the government said it had simply asked them to be reasonable.” The majority of ebola cases have taken place in Liberia and World Health Organization officials have said that the virus could contribute to the downfall of Liberian state failure. Continued treatment and prevention of the virus is critical.