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Catalan Independence Expressed In 400-Km Human Chain Protest

About a million Catalans joined hands that reached a 400-km human chain seen across the entire region. The protest expresses their push for the Spanish government to allow them to vote on the decision to be free and build their own nation.

Australia Nominates Lao-language Film 'The Rocket' to the Oscars in Foreign Language Category [Watch Official Trailer]

Having picked up awards at various festivals, including in Berlin, Sydney and Melbourne and the Tribeca fest, the Lao-language film “The Rocket” is all set to walk the red carpet at the Oscars. “The Rocket” is Australia’s official entry in the foreign language film category for the 2014 Academy Awards. Reports said, the film marks the third time in four years that Australia has submitted a foreign language film for Oscar contention.

PNG Attack: Kiwi and Australian Trekkers Attacked on Black Cat Track, Porters Hacked to Death

The Australian government has confirmed the attack on a group of Australian trekkers in Papua New Guinea. Initial reports said the guides of the trekkers have been hacked to death. The trekkers were following the Black Cat track when a group of men armed with machetes and bush knives attacked them. Two Papua New Guinean guides were hacked to death and died instantly. The Black Cat track is located in the Morobe province of Papua New Guinea.

Van Gogh Painting Discovered in an Attic

A painting of the famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh was discovered in an attic. The painting was suspected to be a fake and thus remained hidden for decades.

Immigration to Australia: Indian Arrivals Seeking Permanent Status Peaks, Figures from UK and New Zealand Fall

The number of Indian and Chinese immigration to Australia for permanent settlement has seen a surge in the past 1 year. Meanwhile, the number of migrants from the UK and New Zealand has dropped. This is according to immigration data recently released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Meanwhile, the Immigration Department said overseas migration to Australia for 2012-2013 was 237,000 up from 208,000 last year.

Wild Monkey in Chinese Zoo Rips Off Infant’s Testicles, Eats It

A wild monkey, presumably hungry, has viciously attacked a mother and her eight month old infant son at a wildlife park in Guìyáng, southwest China. While the mother was changing the nappy of her son, a monkey out from nowhere jumped on them and ripped off one of the infant’s testicles, much to the utter shock of the mother.

No Fatalities in 100-Car Pile Up in UK Bridge, Mystery Truck Driver Hailed a Hero [VIDEOS]

It was a miracle no one was killed in a massive vehicle collision involving 100 cars on UK's Sheppey Bridge due to heavy fog. The 100-car pile-up occurred along the Sheppey Crossing bridge on A249 in Kent. The pile up continued for 10 minutes as cars and trucks bumped into each other. Kent Police Chief Inspector Andy Reeves said he has never seen a huge pile of cars involved in a crash in 20 years. He also said everyone was lucky because nobody died from the accident.

German Boy Finds Mummy in Grandmother’s Attic: Family Thought It Phony, Turns Out Scary

They thought it was phony, but it turned out to be scary. Radiological analysis of a mummy, found by a boy in his grandmother's attic in Germany, has turned out to be real. Examiners saying it contain real human bones. The revelation has got police interested, and the boy’s father finds the situation “uncomfortable.” The only person who has all the answers - the boy’s grandfather - will not respond for he died 12 years ago.

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