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VICE News Capsule - Monday, December 29

India vows to monitor acid sales after attacks, Hamas bans Palestinian children's trip to Israel, thousands stranded in the French Alps, and more.
VICE News
12.29.14
Islamic State

Leaked Calls Give a Look at How the US Military Is Trying to Understand the Islamic State

A new study says the Islamic State has killed nearly 2,000 people in Syria alone over the past six months — including 100 of its own fighters — as the US struggles to understand and combat the group.
Colleen Curry
12.29.14
security

The NSA Uses the Same Chat Protocol as Hackers and Activists

Jabber is the great equalizer of messaging.
Jordan Pearson
12.29.14
Fashion

Coming Soon: The 3D-Doodled Cinderella Slipper

Late for a very important date? Here's how one artist 3D-doodled her own Cinderella slipper.
Beckett Mufson
12.29.14
ALIENS

The Newest Alien Detection Tool Can Sense Cellular Vibrations

Life vibrates.​
Michael Byrne
12.29.14
Europe

France Activates Cold Weather Plan as High Winds Tear Down Migrant Barrier in Calais

Asylum seekers in the French port of Calais are being given temporary shelter in a heated warehouse as below freezing temperatures trigger France’s “Great Cold” plan.
Melodie Bouchaud
12.29.14
Highlights

Skip Bayless Calls Johnny Manziel an Alcoholic, 'First Take' Still the Worst

"First Take" couldn't let the New Year come without remind everyone that it is just the worst.
Sean Newell
12.29.14
Words

12 Days of Mixmas | Alison Wonderland

Day 8: Late Rabbits Running
THUMP Staff
12.29.14
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12 Days of Mixmas | Alison Wonderland

Day 8: Late Rabbits Running
THUMP Staff
12.29.14
Islamic State

Video Shows Kurds Blasting Islamic State Targets with Gunfire, Rocket Launchers in Weekend Advance

YPG fighters made advances in Kobane Sunday, further positioning Kurdish forces to seize more contested territory in the Syrian town.
Kayla Ruble
12.29.14
Europe

In Photos: On a Wintry Frontline With the Army in Ukraine's Fractured East

Photographer Louis Dowse spent three weeks in December embedded with Ukrainian army units on the frontline in Schastiye and Tr'okhizbenka.
Louis Dowse
12.29.14
Stuff

Talking About Life With the Chess Players of Union Square

VICE columnist and former competitive chess champion Giancarlo T. Roma talks to chess players in NYC's Union Square about life and the game.
Giancarlo T. Roma
12.29.14
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