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Research Finds Number Of Global Wars To Halve By 2050
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A group of politicial scientists in Norway have revealed that their research indicates a drastic reduction in the amount of ongoing conflicts globally. They claim that the number of wars currently being experienced will be halved by 2050 – with the greatest decrease coming in the Middle East.
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The Ingenious, Terrifying Weaponry Of The Mexican Drug Cartels
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Mexican drug cartels are more than just gangs. They are a combination of organised crime and military – even if a rather undisciplined one. It’s the mafia with radio towers, RPG’s and armored vehicles. They are extremely badass; in the most horrible and corrupt way possible.
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North Korea Discovers Unicorn Lair (No Spice)
03 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Supreme Leader hasn’t spoken out yet, and it’s not clear whether his scientists have the capacity to harvest unicorn DNA to make him one so that he may ride out across Pyongyang, but they have indeed found a unicorn lair!
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Image Of Cop Giving Homeless Man New Shoes Goes Viral [PIC]
30 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A photo of a New York Police Department officer giving a homeless man a pair of shoes has gone viral. It was taken by a tourist earlier this month in Times Square. Shen sent a copy of it to the NYPD, who then uploaded it to their Facebook page two days ago.
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UN Vote Recognises The State Of Palestine
30 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday the United Nations voted overwhelmingly to recognise a Palestinian state, despite threats by the United States and Israel to punish the Palestinians by withholding funds for the West Bank government. The 193-nation approved the de facto recognition after the vote passed 138-9, with 41 abstentions.
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AFP Reveals Most Memorable Pictures Of 2012 [GALLERY]
28 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Global press agency AFP have released their selection of 2012’s best pictures. There are 99 in total, and together they capture every major news story of the year so far – from Mo Farah’s win at the Olympics, to police officers surrounding the bodies of the Marikana miners they shot just moments earlier.
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The Best And Worst Places To Be Born In 2013
26 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister company of The Economist earnestly attempts to measure which country will provide the best opportunities for a healthy, safe and prosperous life in the years ahead. Can you find South Africa?
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Mindblowing Float Photos From The Annual New York Macy’s Parade [GALLERY]
23 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York took place yesterday. It was attended by more than three million people and watched by a further 50 million on TV.
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The Bomb-Like Watch That Led To Artist’s Airport Arrest [PIC]
20 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
On Friday an advertising creative named Geoffrey McGann was arrested at Oakland airport for wearing a watch that looked suspiciously like a bomb. How is that possible, you ask? How can a watch look THAT much like a bomb? Wait ’til you see this..
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Australian Metro’s Brilliant “Dumb Ways to Die” Safety Video Goes Viral [VIDEO]
19 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Australian Metro recently needed to get out a safety message to their commuters. But not wanting to go the somewhat boring route of a traditional PSA, they opted instead for an edgy video featuring cute characters killing themselves in idiotic ways.
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Israeli Iron Dome Intercepts Rockets Launched From Gaza [VIDEO]
16 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Iron Dome is a missile defence system built by Israel, with the help of their American friends. Its purpose is to intercept rockets fired into the country from Gaza in the ongoing battle between the two territories.
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Protesters Stage Violent Demonstrations Across Europe [GALLERY]
15 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This morning we reported on the current wave of anti-austerity anger that is sweeping across Europe. Millions of workers have been taking part in a so-called European Day of Action and Solidarity against spending cuts and tax hikes. Close to 26 million people are currently unemployed in the European Union, and they are represented by 40 unions across 23 different European countries.
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Africans Rescued After Trying To Smuggle Themselves Into Europe On Child’s Boat [GALLERY]
14 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Saturday, the 10 men pictured above were rescued by emergency services from the Spanish town of Tarifa, along with members of the Red Cross. It is believed that the men are all from sub-Saharan Africa and were in the final stages of an epic journey which saw them cross the desert on their way to the Moroccan coast.
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Reporter Sucker Punched by Protester During Live Broadcast [VIDEO]
13 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
During a live broadcast of the recent anti-crime and government corruption protests in Buenos Aires, a news reporter got sucker punched by a protester from behind. Nestor Dib is a journalist with the local news channel, Canal 5 Noticias. His attacker was later identified as Nicolas Ayuso.
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All The Incredible 2012 World Press Photo Winners [GALLERY]
12 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The annual World Press Photo Exhibition showcases the most striking news photographs from around the world. This year’s edition just opened at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s Southbank.
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Photographer Captures Images Of Abandoned Japanese Holiday Resort [GALLERY]
08 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
French photographer Thomas Jorion specialises in capturing urban ruins and condemned buildings. His latest picture set tells the sad story of the Izu Peninsula – an abandoned holiday resort in Japan. It is one of many such resorts abandoned 40 years ago and left to the mercy of the elements.
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Explorer Captures Creepy Images From Inside Abandoned Soviet Nuclear Bunker [GALLERY]
07 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Apart from being a musician, journalist, and “confirmed bohemian”, Darmon Richter is also pretty good at urban exploring. He regularly visits abandoned or derelict buildings, and captures footage of their insides for his blog, The Bohemian Blog.
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Jay-Z And Bruce Springsteen Perform At Last Obama Campaign [VIDEO]
06 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yesterday campaigning for the US elections officially ended, with voting starting today. In a final bid to rally people behind him, Barack Obama’s last couple of events for the day featured the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Jay-Z.
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Vampire Nation Exploits Prince Charles’ Dracula Bloodline For Tourism
06 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Prince Charles is the descendent of Count Dracula – seriously- he even admits it (video inside). And the bloodsucking Romanian National Tourist Office is using the link to sell holiday packages to would-be UK tourists.
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World’s Rarest Whale Seen In The Flesh For The First Time
06 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is one of two whales which may be the only fully-preserved specimens of its species ever seen by human kind. Spade-toothed beaked whales were first discovered in 1872 when bone fragments were found on a remote Pacific island, but until now the species has remained entirely hidden from human view. In the 140 years […]
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Venice Is Sinking [Exclusive Photo Gallery]
05 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 11 Comments
I was in Venice a couple weeks ago, as a part of that 7-day cruise I told you about. It was my first time in Venice and as a result I couldn’t comment if what I was seeing was normal or not. Turns out it wasn’t.
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New Coptic Pope Picked By Blindfolded Boy As Part Of Lottery Selection System [PICS]
05 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Egypt’s Coptic Christians elected a new Pope yesterday for the first time since 1971. Bishop Tawadros was named the 118th Pope in an altar lottery when a blindfolded boy picked one of three names out of a glass chalice at the altar.
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New York Magazine’s Powerful Cover Shows A Blacked-Out Manhattan After Sandy [PIC]
05 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Following last week’s visit by Hurricane Sandy to New York, a lot of damage has been left in her wake. Several subway stations and tunnels were flooded, and an estimated eight million people were left without power.
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Insane Footage Show Hurricane Sandy’s Path Of Destruction [GALLERY & VIDEO]
31 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday we started seeing some frightening images of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York and other large portions of the United States East Coast.
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New York Drowns: Incredible Images Of Hurricane Sandy’s Damage [Gallery]
30 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Hurricane Sandy slammed into New York and a large portion of the United States East Coast last night, reaching a crescendo around midnight our time. Due to their efficient warning system only 11 people have died, but the images remain, and they are shocking.
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Kim Jong-Il’s Grandson Gives Rare Interview [VIDEO]
22 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Currently studying in Bosnia, the grandson of the late North Korean Great Leader Kim Jong-Il, and nephew of the Young General Kim Jong-Un, has given a rare TV interview. The interview was for Finnish television, with former Under Secretary General of the UN, Elisabeth Rehn.
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Powerful Images Show Aftermath Of Massive Car Bomb In Beirut [GALLERY]
22 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A massive car bomb went off late Friday afternoon in Beirut – the first of its kind in four years. Rubble and the twisted, burning wreckage of several cars filled the central Beirut street where the bomb exploded. The blast literally ripped the facades and balconies off buildings. Eight people were killed, and a further 78 injured.
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Where Is Kim Jong-Un’s Excellent Horse-Like Lady?
18 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kim Jong-Un’s new bride, Ri Sol-Ju, has not been seen for more than 40 days. South Korean media is reporting that she has not been accompanying the Young General on visits, but the real question is – where is she?
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Bing Maps Show The CIA’s Secret Bin Laden Training Facility
11 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just yesterday we reported on the fact that Apple Maps had exposed a Taiwanese military facility, now, using information contained in a Navy SEAL’s book, someone found a satellite image on Bing depicting what is surely the training facility used for the assault on bin Laden’s Abbottabad compound in Pakistan.
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Russia Frees One Of Three Jailed Pussy Riot Members
10 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Russian court today ruled that Yekaterina Samutsevich should be freed because guards threw her out of Moscow’s main cathedral before she could even remove her guitar from its case to play in protest of Vladimir Putin.
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