The most important public occurrence in the world currently is North Korea's attack today on South Korea. Over 28,000 American troops are stationed in South Korea.
China is North Korea's patron and sole supporter. The Chinese government is more bewildered than even it usually is in trying to deal with the world. The New York Times reported that "Officials gave the impression...that China was in the dark about the attacks." Related post:
http://publicoccurrenc.blogspot.com/search?q=War+with+North+Korea.
Photos: Top, New York Times.
Below, North Korean soldiers photographing American soldiers in the DMZ July, 2010 marking the anniversary of the 1953 armistice--Military Times.
