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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:36 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 01:23 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:42 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:33 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 00:41 | More in News & Politics |
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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. | Views: 301 14 ratings | Time: 01:06 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 96 1 ratings | Time: 01:33 | More in News & Politics |
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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.... | Views: 3 0 ratings | Time: 00:50 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 17 1 ratings | Time: 01:25 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 1 0 ratings | Time: 00:55 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 7 2 ratings | Time: 00:39 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 01:05 | More in News & Politics |
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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.... | Views: 473 5 ratings | Time: 03:53 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 180 4 ratings | Time: 00:30 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 25 1 ratings | Time: 03:44 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:19 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 2 0 ratings | Time: 00:52 | More in News & Politics |
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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.... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 02:55 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 03:43 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 26:04 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 301 5 ratings | Time: 01:35 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 3 0 ratings | Time: 02:20 | More in News & Politics |
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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... | Views: 5 1 ratings | Time: 00:58 | More in News & Politics |
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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 ... | Views: 23 2 ratings | Time: 01:56 | More in News & Politics |
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