Thursday, January 15, 2009

Fiji Floods Ease, 11 Dead and 9,000 Evacuated

Current Event #4
Fiji Floods Ease, 11 Dead and 9,000 Evacuated
from reuters.com
http://uk.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUKSYD366051
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What is the news story about?
-->Floods in Fiji are common, and the worst has yet to come, and a death toll on the rise. 
-->Their second major resource, sugarcanes, are being flooded and destroyed and resulting in a loss of millions of dollars.
-->Many people has been evacuated from their home.

Who is involved?
---> the people who live in Fiji.
---> the entire place

Where?
--> Fiji, the South Pacific island

When?
--> The death toll rate was taken on January 15 since the weekends and has risen to 11 and 9,000 people in shelter.

Significance of Article
--> Natural disaster that is happening in Fuji is causing consequences for the island. It is bringing evacuations, making people leave their homes and go to shelters, and the loss of numerous crops. 

Bias?
--> No, I don't think there is really any bias, since this seems more like a report, so there's really no sides to take. Although, countless victims of the flood had something to say, but never got their opinions into this article. 


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