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africa

Gambian Ex-Soldiers Attempted a Coup While President Yahya Jammeh Was Out of Town

Dissident Gambians attempted to overtake the presidential palace Tuesday to overthrow the dictator who has operated a brutal regime for more than 20 years.
Kayla Ruble
12.30.14
Ukraine

Ukraine: The Last Days of the Revolution

VICE News traveled to Ukraine during the the final days of the Euromaidan revolution, to see how Ukraine arrived at the brink of disaster.
VICE News
12.30.14
Words

Numbers Don't Lie: Sexism in Dance Music Culture in 2014

From Krewella's breakup to Annie Mac's op-ed, we look back at the debate surrounding sexism in dance music in 2014.
Michelle Lhooq
VICE Thump
12.30.14
officer involved

Police Say Black Teen Killed in Berkeley, Missouri Was Armed

In a press conference, police report that Antonio Martin pointed a gun at police but did not shoot because the safety was on.
VICE News
12.30.14
asia & pacific

After the AirAsia Disaster, Industry Experts Say It’s Time to Overhaul Air Safety Standards

Analysts and reports suggest the recent incidents involving Southeast Asian air carriers are perhaps indicative of broader issues facing commercial air travel worldwide.
Colleen Curry
12.30.14
Words

Talking Deeperfect, Club Edition, and the Holidays with Stefano Noferini

We caught up with the legendary label head in Toronto for a seasonally-appropriate discussion.
Geoff Harricks
12.30.14
middle east

UN Security Council Rejects Palestinian Resolution to End Israel's Occupation

The bid sought to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and create a state by 2017.
Olivia Becker and Samuel Oakford
12.30.14
Words

Parfaits and Pop House: 2014 Was the Year of Breakfast Raves

Looking back at the health craze that turns raving, once the dominion of hedonistic vampires, into smoothie-fueled morning workouts for the yuppie set.
VICE Thump
12.30.14
Stuff

Lower Your Expectations with These Crappy New Year's Eve Stories

Other than perhaps the day after your birthday, there is no other date that is as consistently shitty and depressing as December 31.
VICE Staff
12.30.14
Words

Twerking Tween Parties of the Netherlands

Even in a country known for its sexual liberation, a party series in the Netherlands that caters to tweens and teens has the country wide-eyed. We spoke to the founder, some young attendees and a resident DJ to investigate.
Dabbe van den Brand
12.30.14
Environment

The Monarch Butterfly Might Soon Be Listed As An Endangered Species

The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Monday it will begin a year-long evaluation of whether or not the insect should be placed under federal protection due to habitat loss, disease, and climate change.
Laura Dattaro
12.30.14
News

Texas Is the Next Big Test for Legal Weed

Legalization advocates are pinning their hopes to a new bill that would decriminalize marijuana in the Lone Star State.
Kristen Gwynne
12.30.14
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