This Week in History, Jun 10 - Jun 16

Jun 10, 1752

CONTINUED VIOLENCE IN SYRIA. Some Say Nation Continually Divided.
As the Syrian conflict increases to new levels of sectarian strife, Assad leans on his religious base for support. The Alawite core of the elite security forces support him, as are Syrians from minority groups.

AUBURN, ALABAMA SHOOTINGS. University Students Included.
Three have been killed and two seriously injured after a shooting at an Auburn University housing complex last night. Football players among the victims.

SPAIN BANKS RESCUED. European Union Victory.

While you are reading this article, at the very same time there are folks on City Island and all over New York City, NY State, USA and the entire world being watched by various surveillance cameras. These can be found in public locations, as well as private spaces.

At some intersections with cameras, the number of car crashes have decreased, this according to AAA. Older camera systems, like the ones being utilized in New York City only provide still images, but their images are compelling nonetheless. Other places provide each accused violator an online link to watch the video proof.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority now claims that they will begin hunting down subway rats after one of those notorious tunnel dwellers clawed a lady's leg on The A Train near Columbus Circle.
The free riding disgusting rat reportedly held strap-hangers hostage during their non stop subway ride from Harlem to Columbus Circle.

As a result yesterday, an elegantly dressed commuter felt that she had to drop her dress pants even though she was standing before a car full of NYC commuters after a dirt rat darted up her trouser leg.

STOP SYRIA SHELLING STRIKES. Activists Demand Global Action.
As the international uproar over the fourth massacre in Syria in two weeks, continued clashes in various Syrian locales, including Damascus neighborhoods close to the center of the capital.

US TROOPS DYING. Suicide Is Leading Cause of Death.
Suicides among US military have increased even as the withdrawal from Iraq, additional mental health efforts become available and financial counseling services increase.

9/11 HEALTH FUND. Covers Cancer Cases.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to boost their efforts to protect the world’s oceans, which are threatened by overfishing, toxic waste, and climate change.

“We must do more for our world’s oceans, which are threatened by pollution, depleted fishery resources, the impacts of climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment,” Mr. Ban said in his message marking World Oceans Day, which also coincides with the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea – the so-called ‘constitution of the oceans.’