In Syria’s Afrin, locals mobilise defence against Turkey
Ammunition belts slung over their shoulders, voices cracking from the chanting, dozens of young Syrian Kurds amassed in Afrin’s town square to enlist in the … source
Guterres to visit Central Africa Republic CAR [The Morning Call]
We begin with the Central African republic CAR where UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is expected to arrive in the Central African Republic today to visit … source
Embedded in Northern Afghanistan: The Resurgence of the Taliban
In late September, the Taliban launched an offensive against Kunduz, a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan, capturing key buildings and freeing hundreds … source
‘I can’t remember how many I killed… aged 10’ – BBC News
A Muslim and a Christian bond as they work together to build peace on the Indonesian island of Ambon. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog. source
Fighting Escalates in Eastern Ukraine: VICE News Capsule, January 26
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Shelling kills dozens of civilians in eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, … source
Blackout Ep. 4: Leaks from Eritrea, Africa’s North Korea
Eritrea is the most censored country in the world, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Sans Frontières. Often referred to as Africa’s … source
L.A. County Jail Corruption Case: VICE News Tonight on HBO (Full Segment)
Lee Baca ran the L.A. County Sheriffs Department for 16 years, until 2014 when he stepped down amid allegations of corruption. Now he is on trial for … source
VICE News Daily: Violent Anti-Foreigner Protests Spread in South Africa
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: riots against foreigners in South Africa turn violent after four are killed, … source
US-Turkey trust issues: ‘We have alliance conflict between two NATO countries’ – prof
The Turkish president has announced a plan to extend his country’s military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, which Ankara calls terrorists. The fight will … source
Inside the Battle: Al Nusra-Al Qaeda in Syria
VICE News filmmaker Medyan Dairieh gains exclusive access to the Syrian branch of al Qaeda, al Nusra, a jihadist group fighting against President Bashar … source