Trump rushed off stage at rally in Reno, Nevada
While speaking to residents of Reno, Nevada on Nov. 5, Donald Trump was rushed off stage by Secret Service agents. A man holding a sign that read “Republicans Against Trump” was heard shouting that he had a gun, according to BBC. The attendee was tackled and searched by security agents. No gun was found. Trump returned to the stage shortly after.
Bombing in Turkey kills nine, injures 100
Targeting a police station in southeastern Turkey, a car bomb left seven civilians and two police officers dead and 100 people injured. The explosion occurred hours after more than 12 pro-Kurdish political party members were detained, leading Turkish authorities to blame the Kurdistan Workers’ Party for the incident, according to CNN. ISIS later claimed responsibility.
New Delhi smog becomes deadly
Air pollution has engulfed one of the world’s dirtiest cities. New Delhi, India’s capital, has halted construction, closed schools and ordered all roads be doused with water to reduce dust. In the city, PM2.5 levels – particulate matter that can clog lungs – rose to more than 90 times the level considered safe by the World Health Organization, according to NBC. New Delhi has further shut down a coal-fueled plant and banned diesel-powered electricity generators for 10 days.
Samsung recalls millions of washing machines
After receiving hundreds of reports from consumers regarding machines’ excessive vibrating, falling over and parts flying, Samsung has recalled approximately 2.8 million top-load washing machines, according to NPR. This is the second major recall Samsung has faced, as they were recently forced to recall the Galaxy Note 7 phone due to exploding batteries. The company is offering repairs, refunds and replacements to all recalled machines.
Hundreds of migrants dead after shipwrecks in Libya
The UN refugee agency believes more than 200 migrants drowned on Nov. 3 as a result of two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya. Twelve bodies have been recovered so far, and various survivors made it to the shore of the Italian island Lampedusa. More than 4,200 migrants have died making the journey across the Mediterranean Sea this year.
