Why are there wars?

Why are there starving children in the world?

Why are some people poor while others are rich?

Why do we have to study social studies?

Today, around 21,000 children died around the world That is equivalent to: 1 child dying every 4 seconds 14 children dying every minute A 2011 Libya conflict-scale death toll every day A 2010 Haiti earthquake occurring every 10 days A 2004 Asian Tsunami occurring every 11 days An Iraq-scale death toll every 19–46 days Just under 7.6 million children dying every year Some 92 million children dying between 2000 and 2010

Al Qaeda threat is 'real and serious' - intelligence committee chief As of Sunday (8/4/13) the U.S. is closing 22 embassies and consulates from Algeria to Bangladesh and the list could grow on Monday. Also, the State Department issued a worldwide travel alert warning of the potential for terrorist attacks by al Qaeda and its affiliates. The closures so far include diplomatic missions in Cairo, Tel Aviv, Riyadh, Baghdad, Kabul, and Bahrain.

Suicide bomber kills self, other bomber and 8 passersby in Afghanistan KABUL – A suicide bomber blew himself up, killing another suicide bomber and eight other people in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Saturday (8/3/13), an official said.

Report: Children, women casualties on rise in Afghanistan Both Afghan security forces and anti- government insurgents were found to be responsible for civilian deaths, but 74% of those were caused by militants, who are increasingly targeting members of the public they believe to be cooperating with the government.

Rowhani becomes president of Iran, with Khamenei's approval: state TV "I want to restore hope to the Iranian people and fix the economy and get rid of these cruel sanctions," Rowhani said after the ceremony, referring to the U.S.-led sanctions imposed on Iran over its disputed nuclear program.

As of March 2013, China owned $1.250 trillion in U.S. debt. Owning U.S. Treasury notes helps China's economy grow by keeping its currency weaker than the dollar. This keeps products exported from China cheaper than U.S. products, creating jobs for the Chinese people. The U.S. allowed China to become its biggest banker because the American people enjoyed low consumer prices.

At $4.761 trillion, India is the world's fourth largest economy. India’s GDP per capita is only $3,900; the cost of living is lower there. This is an advantage because Indian workers don't need as much in wages, since everything costs less. Also, India has well-educated technology workers and an English-speaking population. This combination attracts U.S. technology and call centers to India.

So what? What’s that got to do with me?

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