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Global Wrap 03/14/2011

Kwame Holman takes a look at what transpired across the globe for the week of 03/14/2011.

Questions:

  1. Explain the natural disaster that hit Japan in March 2011.
  2. Mideast leader Moammar Gaddafi is using military forces to attack anti-government rebels. Can you predict the outcome of this war?
  3. Formulate an ethical debate about the pros and cons of poaching the horns of the South African rhino.

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