Man encounters shark while swimming from police

Man encounters shark while swimming from police

A man who was stopped by North Carolina police for carrying illegal contraband in his car on August 30, fled from authorities on foot before diving into the ocean, where he was trailed by a large shark.  Sep 1, 2017
Why Columbus Day is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day

Why Columbus Day is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day

Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday in favour of changing Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day, citing the opinion of many who consider the Italian explorer a symbol of genocide for native indigenous peoples in North America and elsewhere.  Sep 1, 2017
South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

South Korea conducts new ballistic missile tests

The South Korean air force conducted live-fire drills on Tuesday (29 August), hours after North Korea flew a ballistic missile over Japan. Four F-15 fighter jets practised a drill against the North Koreas leader Kim Jong-un, dropping eight MK-84 bombs against a simulated target at the Pilsung training range. The test was meant as a warning signal in response to North Koreas latest provocation. Aug 30, 2017