Russian police gave protesters electric shocks and beatings, grabbed bystanders off the streets, and detained a record number of people — more than 5,000 — during nationwide protests on January 31. Russian police have been brutal in their response to anti-Kremlin demonstrators in the past, but their methods this time reached a new level-RFE/RL
Teenage Juggling Sensation of Indian Descent Set Record for Longest Time Juggling Three Flaming Torches
With an impressive time of 7 minutes and 20.77 seconds, 15-year-old Arnav Rathi (USA), a teenage juggling sensation of Indian descent, has set a new record for the longest period juggling three flaming torches.
Miniature American Shepherd
The American breed of small to medium-sized herding dogs is known as the miniature American shepherd or Mini Aussies. They have a medium-length double coat that can be blue, blue merle, red, or red merle with or without tan points and white markings.
Explained: China’s ‘Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion’ Law
Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress—China’s newest law contains 65 articles, many of which have raised concerns among Tibetans and rights groups.In Tibet, it builds on existing restrictions around religious teaching and Mandarin-medium education.
UN General Assembly Meets on Approval of Appointment of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
A view of the results of the vote on the approval of the appointment of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the 106th plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Leopard Escapes from South Carolina Zoo Exhibit Later Tranquilized
Cleveland Park and the Greenville Zoo, South Carolina, USA, were closed as zoo personnel and first responders trapped an endangered species that had escaped its exhibit, according to city officials.Irina, the four-year-old Amur leopard at the Greenville Zoo, escaped her enclosure earlier this morning and was on the loose for over half an hour, officials said.
Tennessee Rex Cat Breed
One of the newest medium-to large-sized cat breeds, the Tennessee Rex, or T-Rex cat, originated in Tennessee, USA.They can have any coat color or pattern, but their long, curly fur has a satin shine and is colored in red, ginger, and white.
UN Town Hall: The Next Secretary-General
Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett from Guyana, candidate for the position of the next Secretary-General, speaks during the event “UN Town Hall: The Next Secretary-General”.
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