Barack Obama apology to Afghanistan over Koran burning

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17144726

President Obama has apologized to the Afghan people for the burning of Korans by U.S troops at U.S military base. Obama has written a letter to the Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, about his deep regret. Obama also said that the incident that happened was a genuine mistake. The Afghan people have risen up and started to protest. 7 people have died and dozens were injured from these protests. President Karzai told members of the Afghan parliament that a US officer was responsible for the burning. He said it was done from an act of ignorance. Out of the aggression of the Afghan people. 2 armed men have attacked at least two US military bases. In the recent protests, crowds have been shouting "Death to Obama." They have also been throwing stones and setting fire to the US flag. Meanwhile the Taliban have called upon the Afghans to kill and beat all invading forces in revenge for "insulting" Koran. A Taliban spokesman has stepped up and said "not stop at protesting" but instead should target military bases and personnel to teach them a lesson about the Holy Koran. 

I strongly believe that it was totally out of place for a US officer to burn there Koran, (which I am guessing is their god). This one officer could have really started something, maybe even has woken a 'sleeping giant.' It might have been all very well that Obama has written his letter of apology, but I think that it is far from over. Ever since the American's left Afghanistan, Taliban attacks have gone through the roof. With the addition of this action of the officer. I think it might be time the US gets back over there and tries to clean it up a little bit. Maybe even stay over there permanently... but maybe the Middle-East is a lost cause?  

Thailand blasts: 'Iranian' bomber injured in Bangkok

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17026007

A man thought to be Iranian, has attempted to throw a bomb at police in the Thai capital, Bangkok... blowing off both his legs in the process. Two other explosions were also reported in the capital, injuring 4 other people. A few other men were reported throwing a bomb at taxis. Last month the US embassy warned for attacks in Bangkok. The warning of the attack last month was thought to have been with Israeli and American interest. There is no sign in Bangkok of who the attackers may have been targeting. It is feared that there will be further attacks. Two men escaped the scene, but a third man who was severely injured attempted to hail a taxi. When the cab said no. The man threw at least one bomb at it but missed and blew off both his legs according to police. He is receiving medical attention.

Middle East is really becoming a bit of a mess, and I think that it is totally unnecessary. Innocent people are dying everyday. Some of the oldest civilizations in history, are just going down in ruble. The Middle east should be going up. You would think that because they have been around so long. They would be the most developed out of all the other civilizations.  

Argentina to raise Falklands UK 'militarisation' at UN

President of Argentina 'Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner' is making her presence with the UN. She made an announcement to file a complaint with the UN about British 'militarisation' around the Falkland islands. Tensions have been rising in the past weeks between the 2 countries. Last month the UK sent one of its most modern Destroyers into the South Atlantic, of the Falklands. London simply said it was "Routine". Prince William was deployed into the Falklands to practice a search and rescue mission for a helicopter pilot. The president of Argentina said, "We will present a complaint to the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly, as this militarisation poses a grave danger to international security". The UK later announced, "The people of the Falklands Islands are British out of choice.

In this article, I believe that Argentina should not get involved. It is not their islands, the islands belong to the British and have been since 1833. Argentina is out of place saying that having British boats down in British Islands is concerning national security.

Syria crisis: Army Steps up Homs shelling

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16902819

With the crisis in Syria, Obama says that is important to resolve the conflict without outside military intervention.  A BBC reported is in the city of Homs and says that it is the fiercest battle the country has seen in the 11 month up rising. Washington has announced the closure of the US embassy  and evacuated all staff. The US state department also says that the embassy will not return until the Government in Syria increases security. An eye witness in the city of Homs states that there has been over 300 rockets falling in his area. Activists also say that the government is using tanks and helicopters in the assault. A Syrian TV station says the Terrorist gangs have been blowing up buildings. Obama has vowed to take actions on Assad, but not pressure him.

What is happening in Syria is getting out of hand. Assad should just step down. If he steps down now he could save thousands of lives. If he stays in power... thousands will die.

UN resolution could spur Syria civil war, Russia warns

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16804475

The Syrian people have started to rise up, due to the fact that they are not happy with their leader 'President Bashar al-Assad'. The UN has asked al-Assad to step down in a peaceful manner. Russia warns that if he does not step down, it could end up in a civil war. The violence is creating quite the death toll with 5400 people dead since last March when the shooting began. Another 74 were added last Monday in the city of Homs.

I believe, that if Assad, does step down in peaceful manner, it will be a great step up for the country and allow its self to rebuild. If Assad does not agree to step down. The country could/will see its self in a war torn state.