* World: The 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was given to three scientists in recognition of their groundbreaking work on carbon atom binding.
* Afghanistan: Afghani offices denied reports suggesting that the government has engaged in “high-level talks” with the Taliban.
* Indonesia: At least 64 people died and an estimated 3000 were displaced as a result of flash flooding and hard rainfall.
* Congo: Authorities arrested a rebel commander whose troops raped over 300 Congolese villagers approximately two months ago.
Image – Christian Science Monitor (“The winners of the 2010 Nobel Prize for chemistry are announced Wednesday in Stockholm, Sweden: Richard Heck, Ei-ichi Negishi, and Akira Suzuki.”)
Online Sources- MSNBC, CNN, The Guardian, Al Jazeera English
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
World Watch: Building blocks
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