population

World Population Hits Seven Billion
By Kelly Peters
November 1, 2011 - 2:26pm
In the wake of the UN's announcement, news outlets report misleading results and officials speculate about the implications of the world's growing number

The United Nations announced yesterday that the world population had officially hit seven billion, a landmark global feat.  As celebrations erupt for this landmark global feat, many are beginning to question the accuracy of this number while recognizing the implications of overpopulation and the dangers they may pose.

Israeli police on alert as Jews gather to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot
By Heila Nir
October 5, 2009 - 6:44pm
Palestinians rioted after Israeli police forbid Muslims from one of Jerusalem's holiest sites.

According to CNN.com, Israeli police were on alert at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount in fear of another Palestinian riot.

About 30,000 Jews gathered at the Western Wall, adjacent to Temple Mount to celebrate Sukkot; a harvest festival.  Police closed the mount to Muslims to minimize any fear of violence. In return, Palestinians rioted and threw stoned and bottles at police forces.  Ten Palestinian youths were arrested after they threw rocks at Orthodox Jews.