Egypt President Gets 20 Years

Shaun Keating Arab Spring, Egypt, News Feather Story 2015

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi sentenced. Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak was in power since 1981. He was ousted during the Arab Spring riots in 2011. Mohamed Morsi became Egypt’s 1st elected President in 2012. Riots started in 2013 after he gave himself unlimited power. Protesters were killed by Morsi’s soldiers. Morsi was put on trial and cleared of murder charges. …

Chaos in Yemen

Shaun Keating Houthi, Yemen

Houthi rebels cling to port city despite 2 weeks of bombs. For more context, click here see our previous story about Houthi rebels. Houthi rebels in Yemen have destabilized its government. They now control almost the entire Western portion of Yemen. After 2 weeks of airstrikes, Saudi Arabia (SA) has gained little. SA may launch a ground offensive in the …

Saudis Bomb Yemen

Shaun Keating Houthi, Yemen

As Yemen nears civil war, Saudi Arabia gets involved. For more context, click here see our previous story about Houthi rebels.   The story on CNN.com Houthis are a minority Shiite Muslim group in Yemen. They have been protesting against their gov’t since 2014. The protesting has turned violent and is close to civil war. Saudi Arabia (SA), bordering Yemen, …

Violence in Palestine and Israel Continues

Shaun Keating News Feather Story 2014

An update on the violence   Israel and Palestine have been bombing each other for 2 weeks. On July 10, Israel Chief of Staff approved plans for ground strike in Gaza. Israeli air attacks also increased. 618 Palestinians have been killed and 3,750 wounded. The UN says that 70%-80% are civilians. 28 Israeli soldiers and 2 civilians have died. Israel …