Officers practice hand-to-hand combat  at 16,000 feet in the beautiful Himalayas

Officers practice hand-to-hand combat at 16,000 feet in the beautiful Himalayas

Training for Indias Indo-Tibetan Border Police, which operates along the mountainous border with Chinas Tibetan Autonomous Region, often takes place at 16,000 feet – and offers breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas.This video, shared on August 6, shows the officers dressed entirely in white with black masks and gloves. They chop the air in response to an instructor before them as the camera sweeps along, taking in the spectacular view behind them.  Aug 7, 2017
Shirtless Putin poses during fishing trip in Siberia

Shirtless Putin poses during fishing trip in Siberia

Russian President Vladimir Putin embraced the wilderness of Siberia in his latest holiday/photo op. This time Putin went spear-fishing, swimming and sunbathing near the Mongolian border. The 64-year-old is known for his strong-man publicity stunts. They contribute significantly to his popularity. The next Russian presidential election takes place in March 2018 and Putin is expected to win comfortably. Aug 5, 2017