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In February 2008, Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish rebels in Northern Iraq, escalating tensions as the rebels continued attacks on Turkish territory. With around 10,000 troops mobilized, Turkey aims to stabilize the region in a campaign expected to last approximately 15 days. Concurrently, the U.S. faces rising economic pressures, with a significant increase in foreclosures affecting hundreds of thousands of homes. Meanwhile, political dynamics shift as Republican candidates vie for support, with McCain endorsed by former President Bush, though skepticism remains regarding his conservative credentials.

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  1. Mariah February 28, 2008 Current Events International: Turkish Troops Hunt Kurdish Rebels in Iraq Economic: January Foreclosures Domestic: McCain’s endorsement

  2. International:Turkish Troops Attack Kurdish Rebels in Iraq • The Kurdish Rebels, that live in Northern Iraq have been attacking Turkey and now Turkey is attacking back. • Kurdish people want to make their own country.

  3. International:Turkish Troops Attack Kurdish Rebels in Iraq • Turkey moved into Iraq on Good Friday with 10,000 people. • Turkey is hoping that this attack will last about 15 days.

  4. Economic: January Foreclosures • 57% more people couldn’t afford the mortgage payment of their houses. • 233,001 homes were affected.

  5. Economic: January Foreclosures • Lowering interest rates and reducing the balances. • 18 states made a huge improvement since last January. • California, Florida, and Nevada

  6. Economic: January Foreclosures California- More than 57,000 homes lost. 1 out of every 227 homes. Florida- About 30,000 homes were lost. 1 out of every 273 homes.

  7. Domestic: McCain’s Endorsement • On President’s day, in Houston, Texas, former President Bush made a speech to attract voters. • Still a G.O.P “Grand Old Party.” • “True Conservative”

  8. Domestic: McCain’s Endorsement • Some conservatives don’t believe that he is a true conservative.

  9. Election Updates: Democratic

  10. Election Updates: Republican

  11. Bibliography: • http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19289515&sc=emaf • http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5549713.html • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7251313.stm • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/629/629/7229878.stm • http://money.cnn.com/2008/02/26/real_estate/foreclosures_rise_again/index.htm?postversion=2008022608 • http://cagle.msnbc.com/ • http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/McCainConservative/main.asp • http://www.institutkurde.org/en/kurdorama/kurdistan/kurdistan_flag.gif • http://www.kokhavivpublications.com/help/maps/images/special/kurdistan_map.jpg • http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/ksm/lowres/ksmn130l.jpg • http://cagle.msnbc.com/news/RushMcCain/1.asp

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