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Watch the moment police on horseback charge and trample protesters in Brazil

Horse mounted police stormed toward a crowd of protesters as they marched through downtown Brasilia, Brazil, on 4 January. The group was protesting the government’s increase in public transport fares. According to reports several people were injured after protests turned violent. This video shows a Brazilian mounted police division rushing protesters on Eixo Rodoviário road in Brasilia.

Jan 5, 2017

China's bullet train is awesome...here's why

China's longest bullet train runs from Kunming to Beijing in 13 hours.

Jan 5, 2017

Nawaz Sharif praises Burhan Wani again, also raises Kashmir issue

The remarks go against the many others by the Pakistani prime minister about how his country is a victim of terrorism, and is against terrorists.

Jan 5, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation: What the city can learn from a 17th century hymn by Thyagaraja

Art consultant RK Usha interprets a hymn by composer Thyagaraja to explain the Bangalore mass molestation incident.

Jan 5, 2017

Boy caught on Chair Lift rescued by Utah Ski Resort Staff

A young boy is rescued by Ski Patrol after his backpack was caught on a chair lift at Sundance Ski Resort, Utah.

Jan 5, 2017

News roundup: Can Indian economy survive basic pay to citizens, India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, and more

Read more about the Kapil Sharma show, Kylie Jenner marriage rumours and Kerala theatre strike.

Jan 5, 2017

B-52 bomber's engine falls off mid-flight; aircraft lands safely, crew unhurt

A US Air Force B-52 bomber's engine dropped off during training.

Jan 5, 2017

Can India give its citizens a basic income without destroying its economy?

As the need for basic income gets increasingly recognised worldwide, the viability of a universal basic income still remains questionable.

Jan 5, 2017

Shocking Facebook Live torture video of man with mental health issues

Four people are in custody and Chicago police are investigating a Facebook Live video showing a group holding a man hostage, tying his mouth shut and cutting him. The video was streamed on Tuesday, 3 January.

Jan 5, 2017

Watch man trash shop and attack till assistant when told he cannot top up Oyster

A man flew into an extraordinary rage at a London shop when told his Oyster card could not be topped up. Police said the incident happened in September, at a Penge high street branch of Supersaver. Kent officials released video as part of an appeal for information: “We would also urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us,” said PC Melanie Bolt in a statement.The footage shows the disappointed suspect throwing things at a shop assistant aggressively, before ripping a chewing gum stand from the counter. No arrests have been made in connection with the attack.

Jan 5, 2017

Bangalore mass molestation on NYE 2017 is not the first time the city has been shamed like this

The incident of mass molestation in the heart of Bangalore on New Year has triggered outrage and anger across the country.

Jan 5, 2017

Who is Sir Tim Barrow?

Tim Barrow has been appointed the UKs ambassador to the EU. He replaces Sir Ivan Rogers who resigned from the role on Tuesday.

Jan 5, 2017

Wildlife crime: India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, thanks to Maneka Gandhi

"Animals are not fabric, and we commend the government of India for recognising that fact," PETA India said in a statement.

Jan 5, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation: Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt asks men, women to fight back!

People from all quarters vehemently condemned the events that took place in Bangalore on New Year's Eve.

Jan 5, 2017

Man caught having sex with car! Video footage goes viral

The incident is said to have happened in a car parking lot in the Czech Republic.

Jan 5, 2017