| Korean Hanbok Fashion Designer Reveals Latest Collection Posted: 20 Dec 2012 05:57 PM PST | A new breed of fashion designers are breathing life back into traditional Korean clothing. Kwan Jinsoon is one of the most celebrated hanbok designers in Korea and she's trying make hanbok more wearable. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 12 0 ratings | | Time: 03:12 | More in News & Politics |
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| Ikea Monkey Owner Protests for Return Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:58 PM PST | The former owner of Darwin, the "Ikea Monkey," is attempting to get her pet back from Toronto's Animal Services, holding a protest outside its offices. The former owner of the now-famous Ikea monkey held a protest for his return in Toronto on Wedneday. Yasmin Nakhuda and fifteen others gathered outside of Animal Services offices, the agency that took Darwin the monkey away. [Yasmin Nakhuda, Former Owner of "Ikea Monkey"]: "Having him snatched away brutally the way they did I don't think was fair. It was very cruel." Rhesus macaques are considered an exotic animal and are illegal. Darwin is currently being held in an animal sanctuary in Sunderland, but Nakhuda is determined to get him back through legal means. She even suggested that she is willing to move her family to more monkey-friendly areas. The rhesus macaque surprised shoppers at an Ikea in Toronto earlier in December. Spotted wearing a shearling coat roaming the store's parking lot, pictures of the monkey quickly went viral. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntd.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 15 0 ratings | | Time: 00:54 | More in Pets & Animals |
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| 5 Ways to Survive the End of The World Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:51 PM PST | Top 5 Ways to Survive the End of The World December 21st is predicted to be the longest night of the year, and if the Mayans have it right, it may be the last. This December 21st is not only the winter solstice but it is the day when the Mayan calendar ends ---and to many this means the end of the world. At least that's what Australia's PM is saying. "The end of the world is coming." Since the Mayan Calendar doesn't say what will happen after it ends speculation has gone wild. "Whether the final blow comes from flesh eating zombies, demonic hill beasts or a total triumph of K-pop." I think I like this alien ending a little better: Some believe this little town in southern France is going to be saved when Aliens come out from a nearby mountain to rescue its inhabitants. The rumor has become so popular, the town is employing over 100 policeman to close off access to the mountain from the 19th to the 23rd. While some people may be hiking, many more are not waiting for aliens to rescue them. This Russian businesswoman is selling post-apocalyptic baggies with a few necessities for when the world ends. She has sardines, matches candles, and of course, a bottle of vodka. Unfortunately, she forgot to get a liquor license so, her business plan didn't go as she planned. This Chinese architect is not so optimistic that a survival kit will get him through the end of the world. He has built himself a ten thousand pound beach ball-lovingly referred to as the next Noah's Ark. This <b>...</b> | Views: 53 3 ratings | | Time: 02:43 | More in News & Politics |
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| French Police Block Apocalypse Survivalists Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:40 PM PST | The French town of Bugarach is under a veritable police lockdown, hoping to be protected from a horde of doomsday survivalists, while in Parisian financial markets it's business as usual. Full story: The rural French village of Bugarach woke up on Thursday under a thick fog and deep silence. A day before the world is rumoured to end, Bugarach is under police lockdown, hoping to be protected from a horde of survivalists looking to flee the apocalypse. Rumour has it, Bugarach is one of the only places in the world that will survive the impending apocalypse. According to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the end of the world is set for December 21, 2012. But back in the French capital, people seem less worried about doomsday and business is running as normal, with financial markets in the same frame of mind. Asset manager at Montsegur Finance in Paris, says they've already gone through what's felt like the end of times, with the financial crisis. [Francois Chaulet, Asset manager, Montsegur Finance]: "On the market and in trading rooms we largely have the impression that we have already been living in a doomsday atmosphere for the past several years, and in fact we have reached a period now where things are easing a bit with an outlook which seems less gloomy than in the past. So I'd say that, even if there is usually quite a lot of superstition among trading rooms, operators and asset managers who sometimes dwell on things which not always rational, you do have <b>...</b> | Views: 16 0 ratings | | Time: 01:58 | More in News & Politics |
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| Putin Backs Duma-Proposed Ban of US Adoptions Posted: 20 Dec 2012 04:35 PM PST | Russian President Vladmir Putin called the Magnitsky Act "unfriendly," and backed a proposed retaliatory ban on US adoption of Russian children. Full story: On Thursday, Russian President Vladmir Putin said that US law designed to punish alleged Russian human rights violators is poisoning Moscow's ties with Washington. In response, Putin defended a bill proposed by the State Duma banning Americans adopting Russian children. The Magnitsky Act was signed last week by President Barack Obama, and would punish accused human rights violators from Russia by denying them visas and freezing their assets in the United States. During Putin's first annual news conference since returning to presidency, he said he regretted the new US legislation, and, though he had not read it yet, backed the adoption bill in principle. [President Vladimir Putin]: "This (Magnitsky Act) is without any doubt an act unfriendly towards the Russian Federation. And the main point here is not about officials that are not allowed to have bank accounts there or whose property will be controlled." [President Vladimir Putin]: "The main point is not about officials. The main point is that they substituted one anti-Soviet, anti-Russian law with another one. They just can't live without it. They are still trying to remain in the past. This is very bad. This is of course poisoning our relations." Putin pointed out previous accusations of American human rights violations, including the mistreatment of prisoners at <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:39 | More in News & Politics |
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| Skull-Bound Skeletons Found in Millenia-old Burial Ground Posted: 20 Dec 2012 01:47 PM PST | Excavations at a Mesoamerican burial ground in Mexico unearth over a dozen sets of skeletons with signs of cranial disfiguration, suggesting skull binding and a greater reach to those contemporary civilizations. Full Story: Archaeologists have found a millenia-old burial ground and sets of skeletons with traits suggesting a much greater reach of ancient Mesoamerican cultures than previously believed. Excavators in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora found 25 sets of skeletons from the area nearby Onavas. Thirteen of the skulls showed signs of cranial deformation, which experts believe is evidence of skull binding, an ancient ritualistic practice. It served as a right of passage for youth into adulthood. Many of the skeletons discovered were those of minors, suggesting that the tradition may have inadvertently killed many. The burial ground dates back to the Epiclassic period of Mesoamerica, between 900 and 1200 CE It is the first pre-Hispanic burial ground to be discovered in the region. Investigations are continuing in order to determine the ethnic origin of the remains. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 72 9 ratings | | Time: 01:00 | More in News & Politics |
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| LA's Candy Cane Lane Raises Christmas Spirit Posted: 20 Dec 2012 11:26 AM PST | Woodland Hill's Candy Cane Lane in Los Angeles lights up its neighorhood with Christmas decorations, bringing the holiday cheer for visitors. Full story: For many, the winter holidays just aren't complete until Christmas lights are up. And one neighborhood in Los Angeles seems to have really taken that sentiment to heart. Residents in Woodland Hill's "Candy Cane Lane" have decked out their homes with elaborate holiday decorations. Known as Oxnard Street the eleven other months of the year, the street boasts an impressive array of lawn ornaments and Christmas lights. One homeowner is even working on a train. And for many visitors, the lane sure does bring out the holiday cheer. [Serena Santa Maria, Resident of LA]: "It makes me feel nostalgic. I am the one that wanted to come to see this. It hasn't really felt like Christmas this year. It just really brings the Christmas spirit." Candy Cane Lane has become a holiday tradition of its own, having been put out for the last 50 years. [Julie Holgoman, Resident of LA]: "Seriously in California, when you have such nice weather you really need the lights, it makes you feel good." Southern California's endless summers make some people feel like winter is never really here, and these decorations seem to help. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.tv Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 3 0 ratings | | Time: 01:07 | More in News & Politics |
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| "Want to See More" of Shen Yun Says Russian Ballerina Posted: 20 Dec 2012 07:13 AM PST | She Yun Performing Arts debuted in Argentina last Thursday, opening their 2013 world tour. Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded to promote traditional Chinese culture through dance, music, song and theater. One aspect that makes traditional Chinese dance unique is the emphasis on inner beauty. The dancer communicates that beauty through expression, technique and movement. This audience member and professional dancer said watching the dance routines gave her goosebumps. [Vanina Verdun Peña, Dancer and Actress] "And honestly, I'm speechless, the choreography, coordination, the dancers, their faces, their expressions, look, ( goosebumps) I promise you it was magnificent." Written in Chinese, the second character of Shen Yun means "bearing" or the inner quality of the dancer. This model and actress said she thought the dancer's bearing was excellent. [Ingrid Grudke, Actress and Model] "The divine bearing, it's a good title. There is a lot of self-conduct here. The bearing they achieve is excellent, I think it's mainly due to their profession, to the dance." Though established a relatively recent six years ago, Shen Yun draws from over 5000 years of Chinese history and many of the world's most renowned classical Chinese dancers. [Italo Gatto Bellora, Former Director, Alliance Francaise] "Excellent. I have had 35 years in classical dance with people at Colon. So, I understand a bit about dance and it really surprised me. So, so much beauty, so much precision, so much skill <b>...</b> | Views: 17 4 ratings | | Time: 02:22 | More in News & Politics |
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| Truck Crash Sends Cows Spilling onto Highway Posted: 20 Dec 2012 11:11 AM PST | A Russian dashboard camera caught a truck flipping over, sending its cargo of cows tumbling into the streets. Full Story: A dashboard camera caught a truck crash in Russia, sending the vehicle full of cows tipping over on the road. Filmed by a long-haul driver in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia and dated in early November, the vehicle is seen driving in the wrong lane, then flipping over and sending its cargo of bovine into the streets. After being uploaded to the internet, the video went viral. It seems like the cows were not hurt in the accident, as they immediately stood up and started walking. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 92 5 ratings | | Time: 00:31 | More in Comedy |
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| Grimm Fairy Tales Turn 200 Posted: 20 Dec 2012 10:47 AM PST | In the German capital, many of the renowned fairy tales by the famous Grimm brothers have been adapted for the stage for both children and adults. [Jan Zimmermann, Director]: "There is a 'Grimm' law of purity that states that only original texts can be used, in some fairy tales this isn't possible but at the end of the day, when you look at Hansel and Gretel, when you don't have a modern version, it somehow moves the people, like a déjà vu, that they haven't experienced before. An old cultural matrix is awakened where you are left amazed by yourself, by how you are affected when you actually see the fairy tale, when it is actually performed word for word." December 20th will mark two centuries since Germany's most famous brothers published their first book of fairy tales - The Children's and Household Tales - a book which began a long tradition of story-telling that spread far beyond their home country. Published in 1812 the first volume contained 86 stories which have now been translated into more than 160 languages. The book was officially included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2005. [Bernhard Lauer, Head of the Brothers Grimm Museum in Kassel]: "The Grimm Brothers' 'Children's and Household Tales' are the most widespread and most illustrated books in German cultural history and if you count together all of the individual copies and complete works then the number of copies published is more than one billion." But who were the Grimm brothers? Jacob and <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| Protests Continue Over Delhi Bus Gang Rape Posted: 20 Dec 2012 08:50 AM PST | Outrage continues to grow over the gang rape of a 23-year-old woman on a moving bus in New Delhi, as India's lawmakers vowing swifter justice for victims of rape. Full Story: Anger flares in India following the gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student on a moving bus in New Delhi. Anti-rape protests swept the country, as people from all quarters stood united, calling for more action from authorities. The student was gang-raped on Sunday night and was later thrown semi-naked out of the moving vehicle. The girl's male friend tried to prevent the accused from molesting her, but the men also attacked him. The victim, who is on ventilator support, has severe genital, abdominal and head injuries and is battling for her life in a city hospital. The nature of the incident has shocked the conscience of a nation where one woman is raped every 20 minutes, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Women lawmakers from opposition parties demonstrated outside parliament in New Delhi, urging the government to crack down on crimes against women. Under a barrage of criticism, India's ruling Congress Party said they were taking action. [Renuka Chaudhary, India Ruling Congress Party Spokesperson]: "There has been a rising demand that there has to be a quick judicial response to such things and that the fast track court is imperative, so as to ensure the dignity of the victim as well as to facilitate witnesses and other concerned people who will depose in front of the court." The <b>...</b> | Views: 16 1 ratings | | Time: 01:33 | More in News & Politics |
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| "Very Magical" Audience Repsonds After Shen Yun in Argentina Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:43 PM PST | Shen Yun Performing Arts started its 2013 world tour in Argentina last Thursday in the capital city of Buenos Aires. Every year Shen Yun delights audiences with its original dances, unique orchestra, and revival of traditional Chinese dance. After the show Mr. Pablo Bardín said he had been to China, but had never seen a Chinese performance like this one. [Pablo Bardín] "The shows I saw in China, actually it's very funny, because inside China they are trying to adopt Western things about how to make a show. Well, I think they could learn a thing or two from Shen Yun." Mr. Ratazzi also recognized the traditional aspect of the performance and Shen Yun's mission to give the best of Chinese culture. [Cristiano Ratazzi] "The performance is so beautiful! All the harmony, the coordination of all the dancers is extraordinary. It is the classical show of a country that has such artistic organization in its blood." Traditional Chinese dance is one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world with a wide array of moves, techniques and tricks. Actress Marisa Viotti says she sees the technique but also the magic that comes through the dancers. [Marisa Viotti, Actress] "Well the truth is that it is very magical, they transmit a lot of magic, a beautiful thing of dance, because you can see that the classical Chinese dance has a lot of technique like classical dance that we already know as ballet, but at the same time it transmits a whole magic and a romanticism through moments of <b>...</b> | Views: 0 0 ratings | | Time: 02:33 | More in News & Politics |
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| New Details Come To Light In Henan School Stabbing Posted: 19 Dec 2012 02:21 PM PST | As families begin to rebuild their lives after Friday's brutal school stabbings in Henan's Guangshan County, new details are coming to light. [Wan Quan, Wounded Teacher]: "The culprit was slashing madly and the students were running everywhere protecting their heads. I climbed upstairs to try to fight with him. He slashed me back." The assailant, Min Yingjun, is in custody and has been charged with jeopardizing public security, according to state-run CCTV. A motive has also been given: fears about the rumored end of the world. [Xie Jun, Father of Victim]: "What I'm worried about most is that the attack will leave some psychological impact on my child." His seven year old son, Xinye is recuperating in a nearby hospital. He still wakes up at night, crying. No one was killed during the attack and most are in stable condition. Two students are awaiting an operation at a larger hospital in Wuhan City. The 85-year-old woman who was the first victim is still in intensive care. [Yang Shenzhong, Director, Local Hospital]: "All suffer wounds to the head and face. Some of them have skull fractures and scalp laceration. The elderly woman will be transferred to the general ward from ICU tomorrow." State-media has reported that 6 officials have been fired in the aftermath: Two school principals, two township police officers, one township safety official and one county education official. County officials confirmed but no reason has been given. The Henan stabbings received little <b>...</b> | Views: 86 7 ratings | | Time: 01:59 | More in News & Politics |
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| Does the Internet Fight Corruption? Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:50 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Chongqing official Lei Zhengfu was nicknamed Lei Record for being sacked in 63 hours after his corruption was reported. Domestic media claimed it an evidence of the new leadership's determination to fight corruption. The Internet became the hottest corruption-fighting tool. However, People's Daily issued a commentary entitled, "Internet is not lawless," on the 18th. On the same day, the netizen who informed against Politburo member Li Jianguo was also arrested by the police. Does the Internet really fight corruption? Let's find out. Apple Daily reported on the 18th that Han Chongguang, a netizen, who reported on new Politburo committee Li Jianguo to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection to the public via Internet using real name, has disappeared since local police arrested him. On the same day, a commentary on People's Daily, entitled, "Internet is not Lawless" stated, "Online speech can also accidentally violate the law," and "Be responsible to one's own words and behaviors." This statement by the Communist mouthpiece is believed to be intentional. Beijing Political observer Hua Po: "Corruption-fighting with the Internet shocks the Communist regime. People's Daily was trying to cool down the effect of fighting corruption with Internet. CCTV also reported this commentary on their news yesterday." Prior to this, corrupt Chongqing official, Lei Zhengfu, was sacked 63 hours after being <b>...</b> | Views: 0 3 ratings | | Time: 03:47 | More in News & Politics |
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| Growing Pains for CCP-Funded Confucius Institutes Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:05 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Recently, Confucius Institutes that have been established overseas held a national convention. The Confucius Institute global project is funded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). China's media alleged that the Confucius Institute project has now encountered growing pains. The head of each Confucius Institute discussed possible solutions. What problems is the Confucius Institute facing, after it has undergone a rapid global expansion? On December 18, the 7th national convention of overseas Confucius Institutes ended in Beijing. The deputies discussed issues on how to achieve local integration, how to cope with lack of full-time teachers, and how to achieve sustainable development. CCP official newspapers said that over years, the Confucius Institutes have implemented a rotation policy. This is achieved by dispatching short-term teachers and volunteers. The lack of full-time teachers has become a bottleneck in the development of the Confucius Institute overseas. Reportedly, some Confucius Institute deputies admitted that overseas promotion was difficult. Several Western countries view the Confucius Institute as a politicized mission of the CCP. They thus limit its expansion locally, said the news report. Public data show that the Confucius Institute is under the administration of Hanban. This is an organ affiliated with the CCP Ministry of Education. Li Changchun, the 5th-highest-ranking member of <b>...</b> | Views: 17 1 ratings | | Time: 04:46 | More in News & Politics |
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| Top Bank President Exposes China's Banking System Posted: 19 Dec 2012 08:02 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com Zhou Xiaochuan, president of People's Bank of China, has frequently talked of his dissatisfaction when speaking about China's economy in recent conferences. He criticized that the banking system reform was impeded by high officials in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). However, another director of People's Bank of China denied that Zhou's words were true. What has Zhou Xiaochuan said about the truth of China's economy? Why were his remarks rejected by People's Bank of China? Let's have a look at the report. Hong Kong'Ming Pao reported of Zhou Xiaochuan criticism of high-level barriers against the banking system reform. They quoted Zhou's words at a State Council meeting, "Although all high-level meetings are talking about'reform,' 'mind re-revolution'and a 'reform or suffocation'etc., there has been no specific policies, no rules, and no clear guidelines in directing the work. How are we supposed to reform the banking system in such a case? Always'wading across the stream by feeling the way' in making policies will have us pay a heavy price for it." The report also mentioned the housing problem, concerning most Chinese. Zhou Xiaochuan remarked before that, "The housing problem emerged as early as six years ago. However, all the officials just told false stories or forged Statistics, as to be in tune with the general tone, and without taking it seriously. Now the real estate bubble is looming over <b>...</b> | Views: 35 1 ratings | | Time: 04:16 | More in News & Politics |
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| Xi Different from Hu Posted: 19 Dec 2012 07:57 PM PST | Follow us on TWITTER: twitter.com Like us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com On 18th December, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced a new round of personnel changes, which was interpreted by foreign media as the personnel of Xi Jinping moving into position. They also pointed out that the new personnel changes showed two things that Xi and Hu share a mutual alliance, but are still different. On 18th December, the CCP announced a new round of personnel changes involving the five provinces of Guangdong, Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Shaanxi and Jilin. Hu Chunhua was appointed as Guangdong provincial party secretary, Wang Jun as Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region party secretary, Xia Baolong as Zhejiang provincial party secretary, and Zhao Zhengyong as Shaanxi provincial party secretary, and Wang Rulin as Jilin provincial party secretary. It was learnt that Hu Chunhua, Xia Baolong, Zhao Zhengyong and Wang Rulin all belong to the Tuan group. Hu Chunhua was even known as the 'Little Hu Jintao' in the political arena, and was said to be deeply in Hu's favor, and is regarded as the leadership core of the sixth generation. In addition, although Wang Jun is not a member of the Communist Youth League, he worked for many years in the Shanxi Province as the deputy of Yuan Chunqing who is in the Tuan Group, thus Wang can be counted as a half Tuan Group member. Upon learning that the Governor of Calif. was coming to visit, Chen Miner from the Zhejiang Province has served as governor of the <b>...</b> | Views: 25 1 ratings | | Time: 03:50 | More in News & Politics |
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| Santa Wants World Peace for Christmas Posted: 19 Dec 2012 06:06 PM PST | In his annual Christmas message, Santa calls on leaders around the world to work for peace in 2013. Full Story: Santa Claus and Rudolph are training for their miraculous 24-hour trip around the world to deliver gifts. But before wishes can come true, Santa has an appeal of his own, delivered from his home in Rovaniemi, northern Finland. [Santa Claus]: "My great wish - world peace - was not gained yet. But I still look forward with a positive mind towards theworld leaders to be working on this one." And with Christmas almost here, the elves in Santa's post office are determined not to miss any requests. ["Post Elf" at Santa's Post Office]: "Every year he receives about half a million letters from all around the world and we elves here at Santa's main post office, we are working hard to make sure all the wishes to Santa Claus are delivered." Before embarking on this year's global journey, Santa has one final comment. [Santa Claus]: "Take care, love, that's the main thing. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year." Even though Rovaniemi has many rivals to its claim as the "real" home of Father Christmas, where else would you see a sight like this one? For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 83 10 ratings | | Time: 01:16 | More in News & Politics |
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| Happy Holidays from Tom Cruise, Almodova and Other Celebrities Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:44 PM PST | Celebrities around the world send wishes for a happy holiday. Full Story: Artists from around the world spread holiday season cheer by wishing everyone a happy holiday. Viola Davis, Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts kept it simple by wishing a Merry Christmas to all. Tom Cruise, Tom Hardy, Gerard Butler and director Pedro Almodovar wished everyone a heartfelt happy New Year. [Pedro Almodovar, Film Director]: "It's about making the people around you happy as well as yourselves at the end of this year and the next." [Lisa Lambe, Member, "Celtic Woman"]: "Good tidings we bring to you and your king, good tidings for Christmas and a happy New Year." Matt Damon joked that cameras don't celebrate Christmas, but then broke into a smile. [Matt Damon, Hollywood Actor]: "I'm saying it to the camera? But the camera doesn't celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas from Matt Damon." For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me | Views: 55 6 ratings | | Time: 00:58 | More in Entertainment |
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| Woman Raped on Public Bus Posted: 19 Dec 2012 04:38 PM PST | Anger spills onto the streets of India, as lawmakers, rights groups and students erupt in protests over the gang rape of a 23-year-old in a moving bus in New Delhi, the rape capital of the country. Full story: Thousands of outraged Indians protested in the streets across the country urging action over the gang rape of a 23-year-old student in a moving bus. A medical student and her male friend were brutally attacked in New Delhi. She was then raped by at least four men before being thrown into the streets from the moving vehicle. Now in a hospital with severe genital, abdominal and head injuries, she remains in critical condition, fighting for her life. In the capital, university students and others blocked city streets and demonstrated outside of government buildings, calling for action to increase the safety of women. [Preeti, College Student]: "The Delhi police should be ashamed after what happened with the girl. Shame on you." Protesters shouted anti-government slogans, pushing for lawmakers to do more. In response, leaders of India's Bharatiya Janata party have called for the death penalty to be introduced for rapists. [Smriti Irani, BJP Member of Parliament]: "My request to all those people who are sympathising with death penalty and all those human rights activists who are bothered about the rapist's fate is that such men should not only be hanged, but if allowed, should be shot dead in public." The incident highlights the dangers for women in India; according to <b>...</b> | Views: 187 5 ratings | | Time: 01:53 | More in News & Politics |
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