Article: Beirut suicide bombings kill 43; suspect claims ISIS sent attackers.
Authors: Greg Botelho, Paul Cruickshank, and Catherine E. Shoichet
Summary: Two Jihadist suicide bombings, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, occurred on November 12, 2015, in Beirut, Lebanon. At least 43 victims are confirmed dead, with 239 reported to be injured. The explosions took place approximately five minutes apart and no more than 150 meters from one another.
Who: Islamic State Jihadists (ISIS)
What: Two suicide bombings that generated a considerable death toll and helped promulgate the fear of radical Jihad across the world.
When: Thursday, November 12, 2015. The exact time of the attacks was not specified in the articles used.
Where: The streets of Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut is the political capital of Lebanon and is an important economic center for international trade.
Why: The attacks are presumed to have been caused by motives of Jihad, terrorism, and anti-western ideology, as well as the goal of further asserting the power of ISIS and similar radical terrorist groups.
Bias: There was no detectable bias in the article used for this presentation; the writing was done strictly in a formal, informative tone.
Democratic Value:
Common Good: The democratic value of common good represents the attacks and subsequent debates over increased protection and support for those who have been affected or who will likely be affected by such tragic incidents, as such assistance would help many common men, women, and children overcome the troubles they have faced.
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