12 cars sink as ice cracks during fishing trip in Russia

12 cars sink as ice cracks during fishing trip in Russia


12 cars sink as ice cracks during fishing trip in Russia

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:28 PM PST

A group of ice-fishers in Russia had a scary adventure recently. They'd driven out to Gertner Bay for a day of some peaceful fishing. However, as soon as they set up the equipment, the ice...
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Utter mayhem as driver tries to power through frozen river

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:25 PM PST

A driver's silly attempt at riding along a frozen river in Beijing 's Shunyi District left him in a rather terrible situation. As he found himself in the middle of the river, the ice began...
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Double-headed fire engine in service in Nanjing

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:23 PM PST

A double-headed fire engine worth 9 million yuan debuted in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, recently. Without worrying about “turning around,” the vehicle can reportedly save time during rescue...
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Firefighters ‘rescue’ man from his promise ring

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:17 PM PST

It's probably the strangest thing that firefighters have had to do in recent memory. A man from Shanghai city in China required firefighters to cut his promise ring, after a doctor told him...
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Stunning collection of kites in Dubai International Kite Festival

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:08 PM PST

Kite enthusiasts turned up at Jumeirah Beach to enjoy the second Dubai International Kite Festival last weekend. Dozens of colourful kites of all shapes and sizes floated along in the sea breeze...
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16 killed in TransAsia Airways plane crash in Taiwan

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 11:03 PM PST

At least 16 people were killed and 10 others were injured after a TransAsia Airways ATR 72 jet crash-landed in a river in Taipei at around 11 am on Wednesday morning. The plane, which was traveling.
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Jordan’s King Abdullah pays tribute to slain pilot

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 09:24 PM PST

Jordan's King Abdullah has called for unity in a televised speech after a video purporting to show the execution of pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh by ISIL was released online. The king has also cut...
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British lawmakers vote on three-person babies

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:24 PM PST

Britain is set to become the first country to introduce laws to allow the creation of babies from three people. This comes after MPs voted, 382 to 128, in favor of the "three-parent" IVF technique....
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Falcon Competition in Xinjiang: A test of speed and agility

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 10:00 PM PST

Falconry has a glorious history as an ancient sport and method of hunting. In northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, a competition testing the skills and strength of falcons...
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Iraqi cabinet clears draft law to form National Guard to fight IS

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:56 PM PST

The Iraqi cabinet has approved a draft law to form a National Guard. The goal is to recruit thousands of people from the Sunni Arab community in the fight against the Islamic State militant...
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Seven killed in attack on bus in Bangladesh

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:57 PM PST

At least seven people have died and 16 others have been injured in Bangladesh after an attack on a bus near the town of Chauddagram. According to the police, the attackers threw crude fire...
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Chinese military chopper makes record by flying over Mt. Everest

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:31 PM PST

A Chinese military transport helicopter has created a record by flying over Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest. This is the first time that a large helicopter has ever managed to...
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ICJ dismisses Croatia and Serbia’s genocide claims

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 05:55 PM PST

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that neither Croatia nor Serbia committed genocide against each other's populations during the Balkan wars that followed the collapse of Yugoslavi...
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ISIL video purports to show Jordanian pilot being burned alive

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 09:52 PM PST

Islamic State militants released a video on Tuesday purporting to show a captive Jordanian pilot being burned alive in a cage, just days after the militants beheaded a Japanese journalist....
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Teenagers film dangerous prank underneath moving train

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 10:16 PM PST

The video shows a thrilling moment as an American teenager narrowly escapes death by diving under a moving train. With help from his friend, who watches the massive wheels moving along the...
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Superstars in concert: Lang Lang meets Zubin Mehta

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:20 PM PST

Maestro Zubin Mehta conducted the NCPA Orchestra with renowned pianist Lang Lang at Beijing's National Center for the Performing Arts on Friday evening. The evening can be described as an...
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Abe concerned of ‘saving face’ more than saving lives?

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:12 AM PST

The Islamic State militant group killed two Japanese hostages after the Japanese government failed to pay a $200 million ransom on time.Why was Japan unsuccessful in rescuing its nationals...
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Debate: Should Japan join the war on terrorism or stay out?

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:34 AM PST

On January 31st, the Islamic State militant group executed its second Japanese hostage, Kenji Goto, after killing Haruna Yukawa the previous week. Internal debate in Japan has arisen on whether...
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Reflection: Journalists do not receive enough protection in war torn areas?

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:12 AM PST

On Saturday, IS released a video of the killing of a well-known war correspondent Goto, the second killing which followed the death of another Japanese journalist, Haruna Yakawa, a week before....
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How will Japan remember WWII misdeeds?

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 07:13 AM PST

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Japan's relations with South Korea and China have long been deeply impacted by the country's attitude toward its wartime...
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Siguniang Mountain

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:04 AM PST

Join Travelogue presenter Tianran He as he attempts the summit of Siguniang Mountain's famous peaks. Along the way, he'll traverse the snow-studded valleys of this UNESCO World Heritage...
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Indian girl shames man for attempting to molest her on flight

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 10:53 PM PST

A video of an elderly man holding his head in shame and being chastised by the woman he attempted to molest onboard an Indian flight has gone viral on social media. The woman in the video...
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Venice Carnival: Revelers in costumes in the ancient city

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:04 AM PST

Venice, Italy's famed two-week-long carnival is now underway. Waterborne fantasy creatures and vessels of all types have taken over Venice's waterways to mark the beginning of the lagoon...
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AFCON: Controversial call allows Equatorial Guinea to reach semi-finals

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 06:07 AM PST

Equatorial Guinea beat Tunisia in controversial circumstances to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on January 31st. A penalty and free kick awarded in added time took Equatorial...
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Argentine President to visit China and focus on trade

Posted: 03 Feb 2015 08:43 AM PST

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is scheduled to begin her visit to Beijing on Wednesday. She will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ways to promote both ...
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