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How China compares with the US
How China compares with the US
A look at the rapidly growing economy of China, some of its policy changes, and the possibility that it may take the US position as the worlds biggest economy for the first time in the last century.
Nov 15, 2017
North Koreas complex family tree
North Koreas complex family tree
North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, was chosen as his fathers obvious successor to lead the country. However, not many know that he is actually his fathers third son and fourth child of five. The Kim family lineage is riddled with divisions, executions, and assassinations. 
Nov 15, 2017
This magnificent library in China Is shaped like a giant eye
This magnificent library in China Is shaped like a giant eye
Dutch firm MVRDV has built a public library that looks like a huge eye, as part of a new cultural district in Tianjin, China. The building took three years to complete, but now boasts the ability to hold up to 1.2 million books in its giant center auditorium.
Nov 15, 2017
This magnificent library in China Is shaped like a giant eye
This magnificent library in China Is shaped like a giant eye
Dutch firm MVRDV has built a public library that looks like a huge eye, as part of a new cultural district in Tianjin, China. The building took three years to complete, but now boasts the ability to hold up to 1.2 million books in its giant center auditorium.
Nov 15, 2017
President Mugabe supporters rally following sacking of Vice President
President Mugabe supporters rally following sacking of Vice President
Supporters of Zimbabwes president Robert Mugabe gathered outside the  Zanu-PF Party headquarters in approval of the sacking of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mnangagwa was sacked over accusations of disloyalty. Although it is alleged it was to make way for Mugabes wife to take his position.Following this decision on the Nov. 8 tanks have been seen rolling into Harare. The head of the armed forces has warned he was willing to step in following the removal of veteran party leaders.
Nov 15, 2017
Workers involved in tug-of-war over cash register during attempted robbery
Workers involved in tug-of-war over cash register during attempted robbery
Police in Washington appealed for the publics help on November 13 as they searched for a man who was seen on video attempting to rob a cash register from a Northeast store days earlier. The incident, which occurred just after 6 am on 7 November, shows a man grabbing for the cash register across a counter, before two employees attempt to pull it back. Two other people join them, with one hitting the man over the head.
Nov 15, 2017
Women take to the streets of Rio in protest of proposal to ban all abortions
Women take to the streets of Rio in protest of proposal to ban all abortions
Women took to the streets of Rio to protest against a congressional committee proposal to ban abortion.This would include when a woman is raped or when a mother and amp;#39;s life is in danger.It is possible this proposal could be used as a trade off to pass other laws the government are seeking to pass.
Nov 14, 2017
Watch the moment singing protesters interrupt U.S. panel at COP23
Watch the moment singing protesters interrupt U.S. panel at COP23
Footage shows the moment protesters sang a parody of God Bless the USA with the lyrics changed to send an anti-coal message during a presentation by US officials. The talk was aimed at promoting the use of fossil fuels for electricity in poor countries.
Nov 14, 2017
Man flung into the air by elephant
Man flung into the air by elephant
A man has been flung into the air by an elephant after he attempted to climb up its trunk. The man appears to try to befriend the elephant by feeding it fruit.
Nov 14, 2017
Sean Hannity fans destroy Keurig machines after company pulls ad
Sean Hannity fans destroy Keurig machines after company pulls ad
Sean Hannity fans protested Keurig by posting videos of the coffee machines being destroyed after the company pulled their ads from the hosts show.The event became a trending topic on Twitter after Keurig announced on Nov 11 that they would be stopping their ads from Hannitys show. The company pulled the ads due to the hosts coverage of the sexual misconduct allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Ray Moore.
Nov 14, 2017
Hijab-wearing Barbie unveiled to honour US Olympian
Hijab-wearing Barbie unveiled to honour US Olympian
Mattel has made history with its first-ever Barbie dressed in a hijab. The toy company unveiled its latest model inspired by US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on 13 November at Glamours Women of the Year Live Summit.
Nov 14, 2017
4 of 10 sperm whales stranded in Indonesia die
4 of 10 sperm whales stranded in Indonesia die
Ten sperm whales stranded in Indonesias Aceh province on 13 November. Local officials, fishermen and volunteers managed to save six of the mammals beached on the northern tip of Sumatra but four died.
Nov 14, 2017
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UAE face domestic abuse
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UAE face domestic abuse
An investigation by Human Rights Watch shows how women who have come to Oman and the UAE from Tanzania are being abused. The domestic workers are having their passports confiscated, and are being confined within the house.
Nov 14, 2017
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UEA face domestic abuse
Tanzanian workers in Oman and the UEA face domestic abuse
An investigation by Human Rights Watch shows how women who have come to Oman and the UEA from Tanzania are being abused. The domestic workers are having their passports confiscated, and are being confined within the house.
Nov 14, 2017
Theresa May accuses Putin of election meddling: We know what you are doing
Theresa May accuses Putin of election meddling: We know what you are doing
In her most strident criticism of Russia yet, Theresa May has said that Moscow meddles in elections and is guilty of propagating fake news stories to harm the west. In the prime ministers annual speech in Londons Guildhall on 13 November, May said Russia liked to weaponise information as it sought to sow division in the west.
Nov 14, 2017
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