Tibetian Self-Immolations plague China

With mass widespread distrust for China, The Tibetans are making their voice be heard through suidical protests. Many Monks are now putting themselves on fire in order show their contempt for the harsh Chinese govt. Atleast 30 monks have recently immolated themselves and one, aged  20 recently immolated himself on the streets of Beijing, creating powerful pictures for everyone to see in him. Source

Blog post #4: Obama adds more to Iran Oil Sanctions

With Sanctions laws that took place in December, Iran's effect on America's gas has been big. It has risen in the last couple of weeks, with oil rising quickly in the last month or so. But, President Obama stated that he will try to get other countries to increase production to make up for the sanctions and will try to convince other countries to join him in enforcing sanctions. Source