Here’s what was going on this week in the United States and around the world:

Japan rocked by two large earthquakes

At least ten are confirmed dead after 6.2 and 7.0 magnitude earthquakes shook the southern Japanese island of Kyushu late Thursday evening. The Kumamoto Prefecture office has also said that at least 800 people are confirmed injured as a result of the quakes. The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts that more aftershocks could occur in the coming week.

For more about the quakes: http://cnn.it/1qrUY0u

Brazilian MP’s debate impeaching president

Brazil’s lower house of parliament has begun debating whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff.  Opposition MPs accuse Rousseff of manipulating government funds ahead of her reelection campaign in 2014. Rousseff has denied the charges and contends that opposition MPs are plotting a “coup.” The vote to begin impeachment proceedings is set for Sunday.

For more about the story:  http://bbc.in/23BGugq

AMC considering allowing phone usage at certain showings

The CEO of movie theater giant AMC Entertainment has stated that they are considering adding showings where phone usage is allowed. The proposal has received significant backlash from moviegoers, and is now unlikely to be implemented.

For more on this story: http://n.pr/1QasA8a

This week in history: April 14/15th, RMS Titanic strikes iceberg, sinks

Just before midnight on April 14th, 1912, the Royal Mail Ship Titanic struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York. Despite being hailed as unsinkable, the massive ship rapidly filled with water, and at 2:20 AM, the ship slipped beneath the waves. Out of over 2,200 passengers and crew, only some 700 were rescued.

For more on the Titanic disaster: http://bit.ly/1WvLE8u