New China virus claims sixth victim as holiday travel stokes risk
BEIJING (Reuters) – The toll from a new virus in China rose to six deaths and more than 300 cases on Tuesday as millions of Chinese prepared to travel for…
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread from person to person but can be halted with increased…
Earthquake hits Japan’s Hokkaido island
Japan’s Hokkaido island was hit by a powerful earthquake on Thursday, triggering dozens of landslides. At least nine people were killed and 366 injured as a … source
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,20 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: dozens in northern Colombia die in a bus fire, Pakistan invites India’s next … source
Shannon Falls: This is the B.C. hike where 3 vloggers fell to their deaths
B.C.’s Shannon Falls was the site of the tragedy, where Ryker Gamble, Alexey Lyakh and Megan Scraper fell to their deaths. To read more: … source
VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,16 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Afghanistan’s election heads for a June run-off, a Bangladeshi river ferry … source
Nepal Update: Death toll climbs to over 1,500 in 7.9-mag earthquake
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing more than 1500 people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, … source
No Letup in Fighting Across Eastern Ukraine: VICE News Capsule, February 11
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Shelling kills dozens on both sides of Ukraine’s conflict ahead of peace … source
The Interview: Yingluck Shinawatra
It’s the worst political crisis facing Thailand’s first female Prime Minister. But even as tensions boil over in the streets of Bangkok, Yingluck Shinawatra speaks … source