Obama announced today that the plan to evacuate US troops from Afghanistan will not happen. However, he projects that the number will fall to 5,000 from the current 9,800 in 2017. Meanwhile, sequestration (a fancy word for budget cuts) dictates that there will be less service men and women doing the same/larger jobs than exist now. This could make soldiers’ jobs even more dangerous. Hit the jump to learn more.
(Photos) Airline Hazes Flight Attendants: Locks Them In Overhead Compartment
Kunming Airline has a training ritual unique to its airline. After a flight attendant’s first 30 to 50 hours of work, senior stewardesses lock the newbie into the overhead compartment. Photos of this “ritual” appeared online through the WeChat app, and people call this ritual dangerous. Hit the jump to find out why.
China Blocks Apple News
In case you didn’t know, China has a lot of rules. People jump off buildings a lot because they have little freedom. So, it comes to no one’s real surprise that the government censored media. Apple News is now inaccessible in China. Hit the jump to find out how to hack back into it.
(Video) Drug Kingpin El Chapo Escapes Mexican Prison Through Mile Long Tunnel
Mexico’s most notorious drug lord, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera has escaped from the country’s most secure prison. Chapo disappeared on Saturday night while taking a shower in his cell. His method of escape? An elaborately built tunnel. For more details on El Chapo’s escape hit the jump!
(Video) Ireland Votes “Yes” To Same-Sex Marriage
Today Ireland became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage with approval from 60% of voters saying “yes”! Tune in after the jump for more on the story.
(Video) SMH: Indian Teenager Dies During Street Boxing Match
Street-boxing matches have become more and more popular since the commercialization of the UFC, and success of fighters like Kimbo Slice. However, this is a very dangerous sport and it’s not for everyone! Sadly, an Indian teenager lost his life as a result of a one too many punches, and we have the video.
