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war and conflict

Weird 'confession' doesn't solve mystery of who led attempted coup in Turkey
The mystery of who is behind the plot to overthrow the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan is deepening. Was it an attempt to preserve democracy and secularism, or a putsch from a Islamist conspiracy?
Justin Ling
7.18.16
Canada

I Watched the World’s Biggest Fighting Game Event at an eSports Bar
The Evolution Championship Series attracts the world's best competitive fighters.
Marc Shaw
7.18.16
FIGHTLAND

MVP Is Being Spoon-Fed Opponents
Michael ‘Venom’ Page’s devastating knockout of ‘Cyborg’ Santos not only underlined his status as one of the most dynamic strikers in MMA, it also highlighted that he needs a considerable step-up in competition.
Peter Carroll
7.18.16
Politics

Police shootings are driving a surge in 'Blue Lives Matter' bills
Louisiana recently became the first state to enact a law that treats attacks on cops like hate crimes, and other states are now looking to follow suit.
Tess Owen
7.18.16
crime & drugs

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants Russia banned from the Rio Olympics
After huge revelations about the lengths that Russian athletes go to win, and avoid anti-doping tests, the athletic watchdog is calling for Russia to be kept out of the games altogether.
Tamara Khandaker
7.18.16
Culture

Why It’s Perfectly Legal for Airbnb to Discriminate Against Sex Workers
A professional dominatrix says Airbnb suspended her account because of her job—even though she wasn't using the app to do sex work. According to experts, this is completely legal.
Kari Paul
7.18.16
FRANCE

The Nice truck attacker was into crash videos, but a lukewarm Muslim
A search of the computer of the man who killed 84 people on Friday showed no connection to Islamic State, but a taste for really violent stuff.
Sarah Francoise
7.18.16
vice meets

How Robyn Took Back Control of Her Music
In this episode of 'VICE Meets,' Gianna Toboni sits down with the Swedish pop star to talk about feminism, Prince, and her new music publishing company, Konichiwa Records.
VICE Staff
7.18.16
Art

Gradient Paintings Reflect on the Emotional State
Peter Gronquist seeks 'Refuge' in his new series of meditative paintings.
Hannah Stouffer
7.18.16
News

Eric Garner’s Mother Is Still Waiting for Closure, Two Years After His Death
"We need to stop the killing, we need to start healing, and the only way we can do this is to come together."
Shelby Hartman
7.18.16
festivals 2016

Jeremih's Great Big Chicago Birthday Bash Was Better Than Sex
The Chicago singer's Pitchfork Music Festival set was like a citywide holiday.
Kyle Kramer
7.18.16
video

Pre-Snowden Whistleblower Explains How NSA Got 'Unleashed' To Spy On Everyone
We spoke with a famous NSA whistleblower about mass surveillance and why he had to speak up against it.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
7.18.16
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