This Week: Five Events You Need to Know (April 21)

This Week: Five Events You Need to Know (April 21)

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Islamic State attack in Paris, China in Middle East, Germany Looks at Syria, and more.

April 23

Islamic terrorists struck Paris again on Thursday. Turkish voters are turning their leader into a veritable strongman. America is worryingly unconcerned about Iran. Germany may engage in the Syrian crisis. And a completely different question: Could human beings develop a race of immortal cyborgs?

Here are the five most important news stories this week, as well as relevant links to the full articles and videos here on theTrumpet.com.
Another Islamist Attack in Europe

The Islamic State carried out a terrorist attack in Paris last night on the Champs-Elysées—just two days before French voters go to the polls in the first round of France’s presidential election. How might this affect French politics? Most people are focusing on France’s reaction to the terrorist attack—but the ultimate aftereffect will consume all of Europe.
A Strong Week for Turkey’s Strongman

Turkish voters awarded increased power to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan last Sunday, and United States President Donald Trump congratulated him. Is this the death of Turkish democracy and the end of Turkey’s period as a secular state?
The World’s Most Dangerous Rogue State

President Trump’s administration has come out strong against North Korea and Syria, but has used only pinprick sanctions in confronting Iran. This week, the Trump administration announced that Iran was complying with the terms of the agreement. Yet Iran is the rogue state that should concern the Americans the most.
Germany Sees Itself as a Key to Syrian Gridlock

German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has called for the United Nations to send a mission to Syria once the civil war is over. She offered the support of German soldiers in the possible UN-led peacekeeping mission.
Immortal Cyborgs: Humanity’s Future?

Transhumanists say we could engineer ourselves to live forever. While many people are currently debating the scientific plausibility of such revolutionary ideas, few are seriously considering the moral ramifications. Transcending our biological limitations can only be a good thing—right?

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