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africa

South Sudan's New Ceasefire Is Already Falling Apart

The international community invested heavily in last month's deal, and now, less than a week after President Salva Kiir signed the peace deal, military action is being carried out by the government.
Samuel Oakford
9.4.15
FIGHTLAND

UFC ‘GO BIG’ Recap

Here’s what happened at UFC’s kick-off press conference for it’s new seasonal campaign, GO BIG.
Nick Wong
9.4.15
Open Water

An Egyptian Billionaire Says He's Shopping for a Private Island for Refugees

Naguib Sawiris says he wants to dub the island Independence, and build a shelter for refugees halfway between the homes they're fleeing and their destinations in Western Europe.
Avi Asher-Schapiro
9.4.15
middle east

Houthi Rocket Fire in Yemen Kills 45 Saudi-led Coalition Soldiers

The violence marked the deadliest attack on Gulf Arab forces since the Saudi Arabia-led coalition of Sunni Muslim Gulf states began its offensive in Yemen in March.
Reuters and VICE News
9.4.15
hayne pain

Jarryd Hayne Lights Up San Diego Chargers Defenseman Mid-Stride

No, Jarryd Hayne doesn't play by your rules.
Liam Daniel Pierce
9.4.15
war and conflict

Warzones Risk Creating a Lost Generation of Children in the Middle East and North Africa

Violence and accompanying chaos in major conflict areas have kept more than 13 million children from attending school, potentially leaving a generation devoid of basic education.
Samuel Oakford
9.4.15
Politics

The UN's Sustainability Plan Is 'Doomed,' According to Linguistic Analysis

The sustainable development agenda may be well-intentioned, but it is too fixated on endless growth.
Nafeez Ahmed
9.4.15
WTF

The Most Ridiculous Article About Hacking You Will Ever Read

From the “I can’t believe they printed that” archives.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
9.4.15
defense & security

China's New Video About Kicking America's Ass Is More Than Meets the Eye

The 5-minute video shows the Chinese military stomping the US, but it also appears to carry underlying promises of both future victory and revenge for past defeats.
Ryan Faith
9.4.15
el tri

Mexico Will Become a More Efficient Team Under New Manager Tuca Ferretti

Mexico might not play an exciting style under new manager Tuca Ferretti, but they might end up being a better team.
Andrés Corona
9.4.15
crisis

If Tiny Jordan Has Room for 1.5 Million Refugees, the US Can Fit More Than 1,500

Jordan offers us a model for coping with migration in a climate changed world.
Brian Merchant
9.4.15
vice

Tune in Sunday for Episode 10 of VICE on Beats 1

We catch up on the state of Chicago rap with Chief Keef's Glo Gang and chat with soul legend Charles Bradley.
Noisey Staff
9.4.15
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