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Where In The World: Weekend Recap
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China
Tanker Collision 
The Sanchi tanker, owned by National Iranian Tanker Co., continues to burns and is at risk of exploding after colliding with a Chinese freighter on Saturday evening. According to officials, the tanker was carrying 136,000 tons of oil from Iran to South Korea when it collided with the CF Crystal, which had been transporting food from the United States to the Chinese province of Guangdong. Of the 32 crew members on board the tanker, only one body has been found so far, all 21 Chinese nationals on the freighter were rescued. According to reports, this is the second collision for the National Iranian Tanker Co. In 2016 another tanker collided with a Swiss container ship in the Singapore Strait, though that incident caused no injuries or oil spill.

This map depicts the where the ships collided in the South China Sea. Click on the map to expand. 
Further Reading: NY Times, CNN, BBC, Reuters (1), NPR
Graphic Source: Reuters (2)
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Syria
Car Boming
At least 23 people were killed in a car bomb attack in Syria's northwestern city of Idlib on Sunday. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the target was the headquarters of the Islamist rebel faction Ajnad al-Qawqaz. The province of Idlib has seen increased violence in recent weeks as forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been battling to gain control over the region which is controlled by several rebel factions and insurgents. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing.

This map depicts the city of Idlib where the car bombing occurred. Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading:  Independent, ABC, BBC, CNN
Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Australia
Extreme Heat
While the United States is gripped in an Arctic chill, Australia has been battling with extreme heat. On Sunday, the Sydney region had set a new record in almost 80 years with temperatures at 47.3 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit). The scorching weather melted roads, started wildfires and left thousands without power. Officials issued total fire bans and were urging residents to drink extra water and to limit their time outdoors because of air pollution resulting from the hot weather.

This map depicts the three day heatwave assessment for Australia . Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading: Weather Channel, Bloomberg, Guardian, CBS
Graphic Source: ABC
GeoQuestion
Friday's Answer
Q: Where is the world's largest salt flat located?
 
A: Salar de Uyuni , Bolivia
Located in the Daniel Campos Province in Potosí in southwest Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the world's largest salt flat at 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi).
 
 
Today's Question
Q: Which country is home to the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
 
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