12 November 2008, 5:19 pm
so my task is to choose a newspaper and article from any date and and change parts of such that the new article's intention is either exaggerated and made more controversial or completely changed. So i chose to change an article about iran's nuclear program. "please dont think i do not have anything against iran though" anyways first is the original article and then, the new one. ORIGINAL (from a newspaper) Iran missile test 'provocative' The US and Israel have condemned Iran after it test-fired a long range missile capable of reaching Tel Aviv. Iran state media said nine missiles had been fired in total, including a new Shahab-3, with a range of 2,000km (1,240 miles). Tehran has tested the missile before, but the latest launch comes amid rising tensions with the US and Israel over the country's nuclear programme. A senior US state department official said the launch was "provocative". Wednesday's early morning test at a remote desert site sent oil prices climbing. Israel should prepare itself to do what is needed to do Ze'ev Boim Israeli minister Brig Gen Hoseyn Salami, commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards' air force, said: "Our missiles are ready for shooting at any place and any time, quickly and with accuracy." Western leaders have been attempting to convince Tehran to stop enriching uranium, which it has continued doing despite sanctions from the UN and the European Union, insisting its nuclear programme is purely for civilian energy. In the Israeli parliament, Housing Minister Ze'ev Boim said: "I suggest Israel will not talk, and Israel should prepare itself to do what is needed to do." The White House and both American presidential candidates also condemned the Iranian test. Describing Iran as a "great threat", the Democratic challenger, Barack Obama, called for tougher sanctions while his Republican rival, John McCain, said the test demonstrated the need for effective missile defence. The French, German and Italian governments expressed concern at the missile tests. On Monday, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said it would retaliate against any military attack by hitting the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Other commanders have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large part of the world's oil flows, and to target the US and its allies around the world if Iran comes under attack. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has insisted his country had no intention of attacking Israel. Speaking on a visit to Malaysia on Tuesday, Mr Ahmadinejad dismissed the possibility of an attack by the US or Israel as a "joke". My Revisited Article:Please note i am perfectly allowed to use the same phrases and sentences of the first article. Iran is continuing its peace threatening nuclear program and is unstoppable in its quest for complete dominance over the middle eastern region. The United states and Israel have condemned Iran after it recently test fired nine long range destructive missiles. The Iranian state media themselves declared that these missiles had a range of 2000km. They are capable of directly striking Tel Aviv and putting other countries such as turkey, Syria, Pakistan and India at risk. This is not their first test but it has created uncertainty and animosity as it comes amidst rising tensions between the united states and Iran . Brigadier General Hoseyn Salami , commander of Iran’s revolutionary guards proudly boasts it as an achievement saying “Our missiles are ready for shooting at any place and any time, and quickly with accuracy”. Western leaders have been attempting to convince Iran to stop enriching uranium but Iran has refused to listen. It has continued doing so in its narrow minded race to become a nuclear superpower. In their defense , Iranians claim that the nuclear program is purely for peaceful purposes . Israeli ministers are suggesting that the country should start getting ready for war as a strike on Tel Aviv may be happen soon. Moreover, in the past,Iranian figures of high authority have stated that Israel should be wiped of the face of the earth. Thus Israel’s actions for preparing for war are completely justified. Describing Iran as a “great threat” the democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has called for tougher sanctions on Iran while his republican rival John McCain called for effective missile defense. The French, German and Italian governments also expressed concern over the tests. Not only is Iran’s nuclear program provoking other nations to build up a stock of weapons for future security, but is also creating war paranoia. A number of threatening statements have also come from within the Iranian government further agitating the situation. Iranian officials have declared the if Israel attempts an attack , Iran shall brutally retaliate by striking Tel Aviv. Other war commanders have threatened to close down the Hormuz strait through which a large part of the world’s oil flows... Read More »
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