Kerala, India
A state in India experienced its worst flood since 1924. At least 324 people were killed and nearly 220,000 more were left homeless. The Indian government is working on relieving those affected. Original story by Maria Abi-Habib, Aug. 17, 2018. The New York Times.
Barcelona, Spain
On Aug. 17, King Felipe VI of Spain held a tribunal ceremony for the anniversary of a terrorist attack in Barcelona, when a van swerved down a famous Barcelona boulevard, killing 16 people and injuring more than 100. The ceremony included a flower laying and religious readings.
Original story by Raphael Minder, Aug. 17, 2018. The New York Times.
Beijing, China
The Chinese government fired 10 officials from the China Food and Drug Administration and punished dozens more after faulty vaccines
were administered to children across the country. Hundreds of thousands of children were given faulty vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough. Although the government claims the children are unharmed, parents are angry about the situation and skeptical of the healthcare in China. Original story by Javier C. Hernández, Aug. 17, 2018. The New York Times