Everything you need to know in the world this morning, curated by VICE
US News
- IS Times Square Threat Not Credible
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has allayed fears over a new Islamic State video that suggested Times Square could be a potential target for attacks. The mayor said there is "nothing new" in the video's images of the city and "no credible and specific threat". —CBS News
- Virginia Mayor Suggests Internment Camps For Syrian Refugees
The Democratic mayor of Roanoke explained his city's refusal of Syrian refugees by comparing the "threat" to the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Meanwhile, Jeb Bush said it's okay to let refugees in if they can prove they are Christian. —VICE News
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- Chemical Spray Used in Minneapolis
Both officers and protesters deployed a chemical irritant during clashes outside a north Minneapolis police HQ. Police also named the two officers—Mark Ringgenberg and Dustin Schwarze—who were involved in the death of Jamar Clark, an unarmed black man shot Sunday. —Minnesota Star Tribune
- NYC's $3 Billion Plan to End Homelessness
New York City authorities plan to create 15,000 housing units for the homeless, all paired with social service support. About 58,000 people are in the city's shelter system, and concern remains about the rising number of people living on the streets. —The Wall Street Journal
International News
- France: Danger of Chemical Attack
The French Prime Minister has warned that the country could face chemical or biological attacks, as he urged MPs to extend the state of emergency. Authorities are yet to confirm whether the suspected ringleader of the Paris terror attacks was killed in a police raid. —BBC News
- Canada Sticks to IS Jet Withdrawal
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will keep his pledge to pull fighter jets out of the US-led air campaign against the Islamic State. After meeting President Obama, Trudeau said his country would still be a strong member of the campaign against IS. —AP
- The Antibiotic Apocalypse
The world is on the brink of a "post-antibiotic era", scientists have warned, as tests show bacteria are becoming resistant to drugs of last resort. The report in medical journal Lancet warns common infections could kill once again. —New Scientist - Water Cannons Used on Protestors in Philippines
Police have used water cannons on protesters on the streets of Manila, the Philippine capital where Asia-Pacific leaders have gathered for a trade summit. Students and labor groups say the trade bloc exploits poorer countries. —Reuters
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Everything Else
- Tinder CEO: I'm Begged for Sex
Sean Rad claims a supermodel, "someone really, really famous" has been "begging" to have sex with him. But the Tinder boss says he prefers an intellectual challenge over good looks. —USA Today
- Medical Research on Chimps is Over
The US National Institute of Health has retired its controversial program of using chimpanzees for biomedical research. The remaining 50 chimpanzees held will be sent to sanctuaries. —Nature
- Pussy Riot Perform at Banksy's Dismaland
Pussy Riot have premiered a powerful new video for the song 'Refugees In', shot at Banksy's Dismaland park in Somerset, England. More disturbing videos are promised, and the band hopes "you will not like them". —Noisey
- Defective Weapons: Revealed
According to previously unseen records obtained by Motherboard, the US military shipped defective gun parts to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. —Motherboard