Mogadishu Truck Bomb: 300 Casualties in Somalia's Worst Ever Terrorist Attack
Timing- 4/4
The news story describes a terrorist attack that took place on Saturday October 14th. It provides updates as more information is learned. it is relevant as in the past year there have been many attacks, and this provides information on the most recent. For these reasons I gave it a 4/4
Significance- 4/4
This attack left a huge impact of the city of Mogadishu, 300 people have been confirmed dead, while many others are injured. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed. For the scale of this attack and impact felt around the world I gave the significance of this article a 4/4.
Proximity-3/4
On a geographical scale, this attack happened far from us. As Canadians however, we can relate to having acts of terror performed in our country and in our neighboring county of USA. We know the fear and helplessness of being attacked, and can sympathize with the people of Mogadishu.
Prominence- 2/4
As unfortunate as it is, attacks like this in countries like Somalia often go unnoticed and unreported, or fade into the background. I only heard about this attack today, even though it was the most deadly in recent times. For those reasons I gave it a 2/4.
Human Interest- 4/4
When attacks like this happen, we as people feel united as one and we can feel sadness and sympathy for the families of the injured and deceased and anger at the people who orchestrated the attacks.
Final Newsworthy mark: 17/20
ISIS Capital of Raqqa falls to Syrian Forces
Timing- 4/4
We are always hearing about ISIS in the news, and are always anxious to hear about efforts to combat the group. I gave this article a 4/4 in timing because it is never a bad time to hear about ISIS defeats.
Significance- 3/4
For the people of Syria this is a big step in stabilizing the country, so it is a big deal for them. Here at home however, it is less significant because we aren't directly affected by it.
Proximity- 2/4
This story is far away from us, and doesn't impact us much, so for those reasons I gave it a 2/4.
Prominence- 4/4
The defeat of an ISIS stronghold is always a very prominent thing. For many years the combined forces of many countries have been combating the terrorists. I feel like this is a very important thing that everyone should know about.
Human Interest- 4/4
This news article could invoke a lot of different feelings in a viewer. From relief to happiness it can range.
Human Interest- 4/4
When attacks like this happen, we as people feel united as one and we can feel sadness and sympathy for the families of the injured and deceased and anger at the people who orchestrated the attacks.
Final Newsworthy mark: 17/20
ISIS Capital of Raqqa falls to Syrian Forces
Timing- 4/4
We are always hearing about ISIS in the news, and are always anxious to hear about efforts to combat the group. I gave this article a 4/4 in timing because it is never a bad time to hear about ISIS defeats.
Significance- 3/4
For the people of Syria this is a big step in stabilizing the country, so it is a big deal for them. Here at home however, it is less significant because we aren't directly affected by it.
Proximity- 2/4
This story is far away from us, and doesn't impact us much, so for those reasons I gave it a 2/4.
Prominence- 4/4
The defeat of an ISIS stronghold is always a very prominent thing. For many years the combined forces of many countries have been combating the terrorists. I feel like this is a very important thing that everyone should know about.
Human Interest- 4/4
This news article could invoke a lot of different feelings in a viewer. From relief to happiness it can range.
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