In case you missed this week’s news, here are the top stories from around the globe and at home.
Russia Planning a Military Intervention in Ukraine
The UN Representative of Ukraine warns that Putin’s invasion in Crimea was only the beginning of a full-scale Russian military intervention in mainland Ukraine. The UN Representative also asserted that riots in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk were initiated by Russian extremists. The EU has warned that further economic measures could be taken against Russia if the situation in the Ukraine worsens. President Obama is also increasing the economic sanctions placed on Russia based on President Putin’s actions, and has urged him to scale back on Russia’s military presence at the Ukrainian border.
Potential Debris of Missing Malaysian Jet Found Off Australia
A satellite detected potential debris of the missing Malaysian jet in the south Indian Ocean, shifting the direction of the search. The two objects were detected about 1,000 miles off the coast of Australia, in one of the most remote places on Earth. The search for the 239 passengers has been on going for about two weeks, and the families of those passengers have been put through an emotional rollercoaster. There is speculation that these objects could be the wings of the plane, as they would be especially buoyant due to the absence of fuel so far from the plane’s take off point.
Beginning of March Madness – Harvard Upset
On Thursday, Harvard beat No. 5 Cincinnati, 61-57, in a serious upset. President Obama, however, predicted this upset in his bracket. This game comes at the beginning of March Madness—the entire campus has been buzzing with students choosing their brackets and betting on NCAA teams.
Basketball Coach Steve Donahue Fired at BC
Brad Bates announced on Tuesday that Boston College fired Steve Donahue, its basketball coach for four seasons. This came on the heels of a tough season for the Eagles, who went 8-24 overall.
Late Night T Hours to Start March 28
Get excited! Starting March 28, the MBTA will be starting its new late night train and bus service. The Red, Orange, Blue and Green line trains will be departing the downtown stations at 2:30am. The trains will be running about every 10-15 minutes. The MBTA’s announcement was met with much enthusiasm, especially from Boston’s college student population. This provides a great alternative to having to take a taxi back from the city if you are out past 12:30am, and hopefully this late night service will become permanent!
Article Sources:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/malaysia-airlines-flight-370-possible-debris-from-missing-plane-spotted/
http://www.channel4.com/news/eastern-southern-ukraine-invasion-putin-un-europe-unleash
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2014/03/13/late-night-mbta-service-march-28/
Photo Sources:
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2014/03/13/late-night-mbta-service-march-28/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/missing-malaysia-airlines-plane-gallery-1.1715779