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Everything you need to know about the world this morning, curated by VICE.Obama Announces Tighter Background Checks on Guns
President Obama will today announce action to sidestep Congress and curb gun violence, focusing on businesses that sell firearms at gun shows and online without a license. The new measures will force sellers to do background checks on potential buyers.—The Washington PostOregon Residents to Militia: 'Go Away'
Sheriff David Ward said the armed occupation of the federal building in Burns, Oregon is unpopular and the militia should disband. Residents have made clear they consider the occupiers, mainly from Nevada and Arizona, outsiders. "Go away," said one store owner.—USA Today
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President Obama will today announce action to sidestep Congress and curb gun violence, focusing on businesses that sell firearms at gun shows and online without a license. The new measures will force sellers to do background checks on potential buyers.—The Washington PostOregon Residents to Militia: 'Go Away'
Sheriff David Ward said the armed occupation of the federal building in Burns, Oregon is unpopular and the militia should disband. Residents have made clear they consider the occupiers, mainly from Nevada and Arizona, outsiders. "Go away," said one store owner.—USA Today
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NFL Teams File to Relocate
The San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders and the St. Louis Rams have all officially filed to relocate to Los Angeles. The NFL has said it will support only one new stadium in the lucrative Los Angeles market, a stadium capable of housing two NFL teams.—NBC NewsCop Who Killed Unarmed Man Makes Bail
Michael Slager, the former police officer who killed unarmed black man Walter Scott, has been released on bail set at $500,000. In April last year Slager was caught on video shooting Walter Scott eight times from behind as Scott ran away.—CNNSaudis: Peace is Possible
Saudi Arabia's UN ambassador said the dispute with Iran could be resolved if Iran stops "interfering in the affairs of other countries." Bahrain, Sudan, the UAE and now Kuwait have joined the Saudis in cutting diplomatic ties with Iran after attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.—APDenmark Introduces Border Controls
Denmark has introduced temporary border controls with Germany, hours after Sweden imposed similar measures to deter migrants entering from Denmark. Germany's foreign minister warned that Europe's passport-free Schengen zone was "in danger."—Al JazeeraBritish IS Fighter Revealed
The main suspect featured in the Islamic State's latest propaganda video is thought to be British resident Siddhartha Dhar. Born a Hindu, Mr Dhar ran a business renting out bouncy castles in London before converting to Islam. He left for Syria in 2014.—BBC News
The San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders and the St. Louis Rams have all officially filed to relocate to Los Angeles. The NFL has said it will support only one new stadium in the lucrative Los Angeles market, a stadium capable of housing two NFL teams.—NBC NewsCop Who Killed Unarmed Man Makes Bail
Michael Slager, the former police officer who killed unarmed black man Walter Scott, has been released on bail set at $500,000. In April last year Slager was caught on video shooting Walter Scott eight times from behind as Scott ran away.—CNN
International News
Saudi Arabia's UN ambassador said the dispute with Iran could be resolved if Iran stops "interfering in the affairs of other countries." Bahrain, Sudan, the UAE and now Kuwait have joined the Saudis in cutting diplomatic ties with Iran after attacks on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.—APDenmark Introduces Border Controls
Denmark has introduced temporary border controls with Germany, hours after Sweden imposed similar measures to deter migrants entering from Denmark. Germany's foreign minister warned that Europe's passport-free Schengen zone was "in danger."—Al JazeeraBritish IS Fighter Revealed
The main suspect featured in the Islamic State's latest propaganda video is thought to be British resident Siddhartha Dhar. Born a Hindu, Mr Dhar ran a business renting out bouncy castles in London before converting to Islam. He left for Syria in 2014.—BBC News
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China Lands Plane on Artificial Islands
China has landed a civilian plane on one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea for the first time, raising fears military flights will soon follow. Vietnam has launched a formal diplomatic protest, and the Philippines is now planning to do the same. —Reuters
China has landed a civilian plane on one of its artificial islands in the South China Sea for the first time, raising fears military flights will soon follow. Vietnam has launched a formal diplomatic protest, and the Philippines is now planning to do the same. —Reuters
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London Airbnb user Christina McQuillan discovered dozens of people partying at her flat—and a "mass orgy" in her bedroom. When asked to shut it down, the Airbnb guest laughed and said, "No, I'm holding a party."—The GuardianCricket Star Fined for Sleaziness
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle was fined $7,200 by his club for asking a reporter out on a date in a live interview. "Hopefully we can have a drink afterwards. Don't blush baby," he said.—ABC Online200,000 Sign 'Making a Murderer' Petitions
The Netflix documentary series has inspired thousands of people to sign petitions begging President Obama to pardon Stephen Avery for a crime they don't believe he committed.—VICEMan With Bionic Penis to Lose Virginity
Mohammed Abad, a 43-year-old British man who lost his penis when he was run over aged six, is ready to lose his virginity to sex worker Charlotte Rose. Mohammed's new penis has tubes he can pump up via a button on his testicle.—VICEDone with reading today, watch our video 'Meet the Animator Behind Star Wars and Jurassic Park'