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Malaga Pedestrian Takes Bull by Horns, Wrestles Him Down

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:00 -0700

Who would expect a bull to appear out of nowhere and charge a pedestrian walking along a busy Malaga street? Even more suprising was that the pedestrian grabbed the bull by the horns, twisted his neck and wrestled him to th ground. Others raced to his aid, and no one was hurt, including the bull, who had escaped from a nearby livestock pen. Watch it here.

Female Crime Reporters Tell It Like It Is on Mexico's Bloody Streets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:13:00 -0700

What's it like covering crime in Mexico? It's similar to being a war correspondent in your own country, a female journalist in Ciudad Juarez tells Vice. Reporters who cover politics and crime for the Diario de Juarez, all women, talk about the changing face of crime in Mexico, as well as problems with the soldiers and federal police brought in to fight it, and with politicians who don't deal with it. Warning: Images are graphic and disturbing.

Democracy Now Hails 'McChrystal Journo' Michael Hastings, Dead at 33

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:43:00 -0700

Investigative journalist Michael Hastings has died at the age of 33 in a Los Angeles car crash. Hastings reported extensively from Iraq and Afghanistan, and is perhaps best known for his Polk Award-winning Rolling Stone interview of US Afghanistan commander General Stanley McChrystal, who was quoted making disparaging remarks about top administration officials. The article exposed longstanding disagreements between civilian and military officials over the war's direction, and led to McChrystal's firing.

'Yes We Scan,' Chortles German Media Over Obama Snooping

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:09:00 -0700

Where has the love gone? Protesters yelled and a stern Angela Merkel scolded President Obama during his visit to Berlin for losing a sense of "proportion" in balancing security and snooping, including spying on German citizens. Obama isn't anyone's favorite any longer in Germany, where one newspaper has snidely changed his campaign slogan of "yes we can" to "yes we scan."

Raw Video: urging Protests Mob Brazil Streets

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:19:00 -0700

Brazilian demonstrators were back one the march, packing streets throughout the nation's largest cities to again protest corruption, high taxes and poor services. After riot cops clashed violently with protesters in Sao Paulo, the government prepared to deploy soldiers to Rio, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza and the capital, Brasilia, all cities hosting games in FIFA's Confederation Cup, a curtain-raiser for next year's World Cup. President Dilma Rousseff insisted that protesters' message was being heard. "Brazil has woken up a stronger country this morning," she said.

As Yanks Cozy Up to Taliban, Karzai Suspends US Talks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:32:00 -0700

The Afghan government is suspending security negotiations with Washington because of US plans to meet for peace talks with the Taliban in Doha. President Hamid Karzai's spokesman referred to the "contradiction between acts and the statements" made by the US regarding the Taliban and the peace process. American representatives were scheduled to meet with the Taliban this week. "We're thristy for peace. But this very terroristic network just killed our children yesterday," a member of parliament told Al Jazeera, referring to continuing attacks by the Taliban.

'They're Just Breasts!' Danes Protest Nursing Ban

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:11:00 -0700

Shouting "they're just breasts," hundreds of Danish women have been opening their blouses and breastfeeding en masse to protest a ruling by Denmark's oddly named Equal Rights Commission that restaurants can turn away women breastfeeding their babies, reports Euronews. The ruling has sparked weeks of heated debate in the legendarily liberal nation.

Russian Munitions Depot Blows Sky High, Thousands Evacuated

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:50:00 -0700

As area residents gasp, amateur video reveals a Russian munitions depot exploding into massive balls of flame and smoke. Several people are missing in the blast and thousands have been evacuated from the nearby village of Nagorny in Samara. Such accidents aren't uncommon at munitions warehouses where unstable material often dating back to the Soviet era is stored.

Russia: Nyet to Gay Adoptions

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:09:00 -0700

If gay couples from the US or anywhere else are thinking about adoption outside of their country, they can write off Russia. Russia's lower house of parliament has unanimously passed a bill to ban the adoption of children by foreign gay couples, as well as by unmarried couples and single parents from nations where same-sex marriage is allowed. The measure is expected to pass the upper house and be signed into law by Vladimir Putin. "We are not ready to give children away to countries which cannot provide their security," declared the deputy head of the state committee on family and children affairs.

Taliban, US Peace Talks to Start in Days

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:50:00 -0700

Just as the US is handing over military operations to Afghanistan forces, officials have revealed the Taliban is ready to talk peace. Afghan Taliban leaders are opening an office in Doha to help along negotiations with representatives of the American and Afghan governments, and parties are expected to meet within days. "We anticipate there will be a lot of bumps in the road," said President Obama, who also praised the move.

Duude ... California Cops Cruisin' on Paddle Boards

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:18:00 -0700

Left Coast police in Truckee, California, are believed to be the first in the world to patrol a waterway using stand-up paddle boards, which are like surf boards powered by oars for all you nerds out there. Cops tell AP that the alternative mode of transportation is "less intrusive" and "positive." Heavy.

Greek Court Orders Public Broadcaster Back On

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:00 -0700

A Greek court has ruled that state broadcaster ERT must have its signal restored. The decision came on the heels of an outpouring of anger after the government shut down the network as part of its austerity strategy. The court move may not be all good news, however. It's not clear if the old staff of nearly 3,000 will be rehired, or be brought back at the old salaries.

Brazil Protester: 'No, I'm Not Going to the World Cup'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:28:00 -0700

Campaigner Carla Dauden has uploaded this video to YouTube to explain why she -- and many Brazilians like her -- are unhappy about the amount of money being spent on sporting events such as next year's soccer World Cup, at a time of extreme poverty in her country. In the video's description, she says: "Today (Jun 17, 2013) thousands of people are going to the streets of São Paulo to protest against the raise in the prices of bus tickets. This video was recorded right before the recent protests started, but with all of this going on, it becomes even more evident that the World Cup and the Olympics should not be our priority. The world has to know about what's really going on."

Kenyan Women Create Equality Revolution 'From the Ground Up'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:02:00 -0700

This film is about what happens when women are given equal rights to land and family resources, thanks to Kenya's new constitution and an innovative pilot program...

'Standing Man' Turk Turns Meme, Then Busted

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:53:00 -0700

The new Turkish protest meme is the "standing man," reportedly performer Erdem Gündüz, who stood for hours in silent protest in Istanbul's Taksim Square. No chants, no rocks, little movement. Several others eventually joined him, all silently defying the Turkish government's ban on public gatherings in the square. Cops eventually busted them all, and they were led away ... quietly.

Obama: What Secrets? NSA Snooping 'Transparent'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:57:00 -0700

President Barack Obama has a quirky concept of transparency, given that "transparent" is how he describes National Security Agency snooping on American phone calls and emails, which was a shock to a nation that first learned of the spying through leaks by former CIA worker Edward Snowden. Obama was referring to the fact that the special Foreign Intelligence Surveillance court must approve all snooping, even though decisions are issued in secret.

Raw Video: Brazil Erupts as 100,000 Storm Streets of Eight Cities

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:26:00 -0700

More than 100,000 furious demonstrators poured into the streets of eight different Brazilian cities, venting their frustrations over police and political corruption, as well as poor transportation, health services, education and security, despite crushing taxes. The protest tinderbox was lit days ago in Sao Paulo after enraged protesters railed against a 9 cent boost in mass transit fares.

Latest Snowden Leak: Brits Spied on G20 Leaders

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:47:00 -0700

A now-squirming-uncomfortably Britain apparently spied on G20 delegates during meetings in 2009, according to the latest revelation among embarrassing snooping documents leaked by former CIA worker Edward Snowden. Officials, including delegates from NATO ally Turkey, and South Africa, were tricked into using specially prepared Internet cafes so snoops could intercept communications and monitor emails and phone calls, reports the Guardian.

Supreme Court: Voters Don't Have to Prove They're Citizens

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:59:00 -0700

Arizona can't require proof of citizenship from people seeking to vote in federal elections, the Supreme Court has ruled 7-2. A standard federal voter registration form intended for use nationwide requires people to swear under penalty of perjury that they are citizens when they sign, but the state cannot require more in federal elections, said the justices. A law demanding proof of citizenship was passed as part of a 2004 Arizona initiative in a political atmosphere increasingly anti-immigrant.

G8 Leaders Take a Lickin'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:13:00 -0700

They're just getting down to serious business, but the G8 economic summit leaders are already being eaten alive in Northern Ireland -- thanks to an ice cream shop that has turned them into flavors. There's Black Forest Angela Merkel, Vladimir (White Russian) Putin, and Eton Mess David Cameron. But their politics are showing just a bit with Nuts About Obama. G8 Protesters aren't laughing, though. They're back on the streets shaking it up with cops.

Iran's New President Rohani: We'll Talk ... While We Enrich Uranium

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:21:00 -0700

The popular "diplomat sheik" who just won Iran's presidential election is promising moderation, but he's not going overboard. Iran is ready to be more transparent concerning its nuclear program, but won't suspend uranium enrichment, revealed president-elect Hassan Rohani in his first news conference. He also said his election has created an opportunity for improved relations with the world. "The government of wisdom and hope, as promised, will pursue national goals with a moderate policy" and revive "constructive interaction with the world," he vowed.

Eerie Emptiness Haunts Istanbul's Gezi Park

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:06:00 -0700

Now that the cops have cleared Istanbul's Gezi Park after weeks of anti-government protests, things are hardly back to normal. The usually popular park is abandoned amid a bristling tension among the city's residents. Turks are skeptical over promises of greater democracy from the prime minister, and angry unions have organized a one-day nationwide strike.

Dissident: China Forced NYU to Give Me the Boot

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:01:00 -0700

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng is blaming New York University for caving in to pressure from the Chinese government to kick him (and his family) out after a year-long fellowship at the school. NYU claims his fellowship simply expired, and the university was unable to find another position for him. The blind dissident lawyer was imprisoned in China after taking on populist causes, later escaped house arrest and eventually fled to the US.

New Kink for Afghan Beauty Salons: The Taliban

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:58:00 -0700

Afghan women are worried that the rollers, dryers and dyes are going to out with the bath water when conservatives, including the Taliban, begin to reassert their power as foreign troops exit. Beauty salons, an important source of income for female staff and owners and a community gathering place for many, were forced to go underground when the Taliban first moved in.

Raw Video: Killer Monsoon Washes Away India Apartments

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:39:00 -0700

Watch monsoon flooding wash away an entire apartment building in this video from northern India. Torrential rains and severe flooding have killed at least 23 people, with many more missing, and stranded thousands of pilgrimage faithful headed to a Hindu shrine on a mountain pass. They were being airlifted out of the area, and rescuers were dropping food parcels to residents trapped on the roofs of their inundated homes.

NSA Whistleblower: 'US Hacking Hong Kong, China'

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:17:00 -0700

Edward Snowden, the whistleblower who dropped the bombshell about the US' massive domestic spying program, has claimed that the US' National Security Agency has been hacking computers in Hong Kong and mainland China for years. South Korean broadcaster MBC takes a closer look at the damaging allegations and the potential fallout.

As Election Nears, Japan's Future Hinges on Economy

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:08:00 -0700

Japanese citizens will put Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic reforms to the test next month as Japan will hold their first national election since Abe took power. LinkAsia correspondent Toshi Maeda takes a closer look at how Japan's reaction to "Abenomics" could have a much larger impact on the future of the country.

Power of Two: Twins Take On Japan's Organ Donor Taboo

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:55:00 -0700

Finding an organ donor can be an incredibly difficult search, but even more so in a culture that shies away from offering such a life-changing gift. For half-Japanese twin sisters Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, fighting that taboo has become a mission. They sat down with LinkAsia to discuss their battle, and how organ donation is changing for the better.

Indonesia's Miners Demand Change after Deadly Tunnel Collapse

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:47:00 -0700

Investigators and labor groups are looking for insight after a deadly collapse at an American-owned mine in Indonesia killed 28 workers. As LinkAsia contributor Rachel Will reports, the tragedy is the latest incident in an ongoing series of controversies at the Freeport Grasberg mine.

Tough Times for Working Wives in South Korea

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:56:00 -0700

An increasing number of women in South Korea are breaking with the housewife tradition and suiting up for work. While career ambitions may be the dream, many are motivated by the soaring daily costs of living. South Korean broadcaster MBC has more.

Young, British, and Dead: The Strange, Short Life of a Foreign Fighter in Syria

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:33:00 -0700

Brought up in a middle-class London family, educated at Hertfordshire University, 21-year-old Ibrahim al-Mazwagi gave his life for a cause he believed in: becoming the first British jihadi fighter to die in Syria. This film follows the last months of his life.

'He Must Be Gay, He's a Hairdresser': Australia PM Challenged on Partner's Sexuality

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:19:00 -0700

A radio presenter has been sacked for asking Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard if her partner Tim Mathieson is gay, live on air. Report by Rob Gillett.

Iran Election Tight Race Between Five Hardliners and One Moderate

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:25:00 -0700

Iranians are voting to elect the seventh president of the republic. The poll will see the end of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's eight-year term. Six candidates are running for the position: five are conservatives, in line with the ruling elite, while just one, Hassan Rohani, is considered more moderate. Al Jazeera's Soraya Lennie reports from the capital Tehran.

We Know You Know: TAO Spy Program Rattles US-China Relations

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:12:00 -0700

Former CIA employee Edward Snowden claims he has proof of US cyber-espionage in Hong Kong and China, linked to a covert program called TAO, operated by the US' National Security Agency. Jeffrey Carr, CEO of Taia Global, examines the revelations, and how they could impact the US and China's cyber tug-of-war.

Ticket to Riot: Transport Fare Rises Spark Violent Protests in Brazil

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:33:00 -0700

There is anger on the streets of Brazil at an increase in the cost of bus and underground fares. Thousands of people have marched against the price hikes for the fourth day this week. Protests in Sao Paulo turned violent with 55 people injured and more than 160 arrested. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas against demonstrators. The state governor defended the police response, branding the protestors "vandals." There have also been demonstrations in Rio de Janeiro with violence reported there too. The fare for a single ticket in Sao Paulo has gone up from 3 reals ($1.41 ) to 3.20 reals ($1.50)

US to Arm Syrian Rebels: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:37:00 -0700

Veteran foreign correspondent Patrick Cockburn of the Independent newspaper in the UK joins Democracy Now! to discuss the Obama administration's decision to begin directly arming Syrian rebels after concluding the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has used chemical weapons. "There must be some doubts about this," Cockburn says, adding that it "reminds me of what they were saying in 2002 and 2003 about Saddam [Hussein]'s weapons of mass destruction. Cockburn warns US involvement could escalate regional conflicts that could "go on for years," and critiques the media's lack of skepticism about White House claims.

I Am Bradley Manning: Celebrity Video Draws Attention to WikiLeaks Whistleblower's Trial

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:47:00 -0700

Week two of the Bradley Manning trial wrapped up after experts analyzed a leaked video showing Apache helicopters killing Afghan civilians. But while the court continues to debate the Wikileaker's fate, yet another video is causing a stir on the internet. This one is filled with celebrities holding up "#IAmBradleyManning" signs, showing solidarity with the Army Private First Class. RT Correspondent Meghan Lopez takes a look back at how Bradley Manning transformed from an anonymous face to a household name.

Messi Accounting: Argentina, Barcelona Soccer Star Accused of Tax Fraud

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:14:00 -0700

Lionel Messi, superstar soccer player with FC Barcelona and the Argentinian national team, is being investigated by Spanish authorities for allegedly defrauding the state of more than 4m euros.

Zimbabwe: President Mugabe and PM Tsvangirai Fight over Election Date

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:07:00 -0700

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has unilaterally declared elections will be held on July 31, prompting opposition by his partner in government and former rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai. The prime minister said the earliest Zimbabwe can hold election is on August 25. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports.

Tough Talk: Turkish PM Vows to Remove 'Lawbreakers' from Park

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:27:00 -0700

Turkey's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered Thursday that "lawbreakers" be removed from Istanbul's Taksim Square within 24 hours, while lashing out at the European Parliament over a resolution condemning excessive force by Turkish police.

Big Brother's Brain: NSA to Open World's Biggest Spy Data Center in US State

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:41:00 -0700

As the world reacts to the news that the United States has been secretly mining unprecedented amounts of global phone and email traffic, the US National Security Agency is building a place to do it bigger and better. The secret NSA facility in Bluffdale, Utah will store an amount of information so large it is measured in zettabytes - each roughly equivalent to a billion terabytes. Al Jazeera's John Hendren has been to see it.

Snooping NSA Boss to Testy Senators: We've Stopped Dozens of Attacks

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:53:00 -0700

Peeved US senators today grilled director of the National Security Agency General Keith Alexander, who remained relentlessly upbeat and positive as he defended the recently exposed agency Prism program that has been secretly amassing information gleaned from a huge array of residents' email and phones. Alexander insisted that the controversial program has disrupted or helped disrupt dozens of terrorist attacks, though he didn't have exact figures. After two hours of testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee, the hearing was moved behind closed doors.

Raw Video: Teen Mom Saves Baby in Cab Crash

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:00 -0700

A 17-year-old mom pulled her baby daughter from her mangled stroller beneath a cab after the car careened over lanes to jump a curb and mow down both of them in the Bronx. The child and mom suffered only minor injuries. The accident occurred when the 68-year-old driver lost consciousness as he suffered a fatal heart attack, police said.

What's for Dinner? Aussie PM's 'Small Breasts, Huge Thighs'

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:07:00 -0700

Furious Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is slamming as "grossly sexist" a not-so-subtle slam against her at a Liberal Party fundraiser. A menu for the do featured the "Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail," including "small breasts, huge thighs and a big red box." The leader of the center-right Liberal Party, Tony Abbott, ended up criticizing the dirty dig, adding: "We should be better than that. We should be appealing to every Australian's best self."

Pope Bares Vatican 'Gay Lobby,' Corruption in Vatican

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:56:00 -0700

In private comments to the leaders of a Latin American church group, Pope Francis noted the existence of a "gay lobby" in the Vatican, saying: "It is true, it is there ... we need to see what we can do," recounted a report of the meeting from people who attended. The Italian press speculated that the revelation was likely linked to rumors of a gay lobby that wielded power at the Vatican in part through blackmail, reports AP. The pope also praised the holy people surrounding him, but decried a current of corruption in the Vatican.

Greek Protests Erupt Over Public Broadcaster Shutdown

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:49:00 -0700

Protests are continuing to build in Athens over the government's shocking move shutting down the state broadcaster ERT as part of its austerity strategy. All 2600 employees have been fired. The nation's journalists are going on a 48-hour strike in protest, and thousands of Greeks faced off against riot cops outside ERT's headquarters, vowing to fight the decision. "Down with the junta, ERT won't close!" read banners held aloft by demonstrators.

Watch This Guy Keepie Uppie With the Joneses

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:43:00 -0700

There's more to soccer skills than playing on the field. A group of talented athletes in love with their ball are earning a decent livelihood with what Kenya's NTV calls the "showy, artistic" form of the sport involving never letting a soccer ball touch the ground, which is more technically known as "Keepie Uppie." Check out this champ.

Turkey in Revolt: How Istanbul's Uprising Began

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:34:00 -0700

It started with a passion to protect one of the small spots of green in Istanbul, Gezi Park, but it was the violent, deadly response by police to a protest to save the space that stunned participants and witnesses watching it on TV. The clash unleashed a mighty wave of pent up anger at the government, and ignited the biggest civil uprising in the history of the Turkish Republic. The unrest has spread to more than 60 cities where protests are still going strong. Vice was at Ground Zero the day it all began.

Ride on! Convict Bike Chain Gang Racing Tour de France

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:22:00 -0700

Corsica has an unusual prisoner rehabilitation program. This year 40 convicts are spending a day racing part of the Tour de France 19 days before the official competition gets under way. The initiative is part of an innovative program to reintegrate soon-to-be-released prisoners back into the French society.

Deadly New Blasts Rattle Damascus

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:19:00 -0700

Two suicide bombers have struck in the heart of Damascus at Marjeh Square, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens more. Both bombs exploded in or near a police station, killing officers and civilians, according to accounts. Across the border in Lebanon, meanwhile, Hermel was struck repeatedly by rocket fire. Syrian rebels have stepped up attacks on Lebanon because of Hezbollah's support of the Syrian government.