THE WEEK

1. Bomb kills 20 at Bangkok shrine frequented by tourists

A bomb exploded in a popular Hindu shrine in Bangkok on Monday, killing at least 20 people, including nine Asian tourists. Another 140 were injured. The explosion at the Erawan Shrine, a popular site with visitors to the Thai capital, scattered body parts across the city’s main shopping area. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said police were searching for suspects seen in security-camera footage, saying the bombers want to destroy “our tourism.” A second device — a pipe bomb — thrown from a bridge exploded in the water by a ferry pierTuesday but caused no injuries.

Source: USA Today, Bangkok Post

2. Federal government gives Shell permit to drill for Arctic oil

The Obama administration on Monday gave Royal Dutch Shell final approval to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic

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