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15:54:58 10/10/12
Rihanna Tops Nominations, Lady Gaga Honored In Iceland
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Rihanna Tops Nominations, Lady Gaga Honored In Iceland
R%B star Rihanna and rapper Nicki Minaj led nominations for the American Music Awards with four apiece on Tuesday, edging out stiff competition from pop sensations Justin Bieber and One Direction. Rihanna, 24, was nominated in the top category - artist of the year - where she will compete with Bieber, Katy Perry, pop-rockers Maroon 5 and Canadian rapper Drake. Minaj scored two nods for her album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." Bieber landed three nominations this year. The American Music Awards will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and will be broadcast live from Los Angeles on November 18. The surviving members of British rock band Led Zeppelin and son of late drummer John Bonham arrived in New York on Tuesday to talk to the press ahead of their US premiere of their concert film "Celebration Day." The group reunited five years ago at London's O2 Arena to pay tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records which signed Led Zeppelin in 1968. It was one of the few times the band performed together since breaking up following the death of drummer Bonham in 1980. Pete Townshend is defining just 'who' he is in a new autobiography he is calling the most truthful thing he has ever done. Townshend is best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band "The Who" and was named one of the greatest guitar players of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. In the book, the 67-year-old tackles issues ranging from life on the road, alcoholism and his admission of ... From: NTDTV Views: 73 2 ratings Time: 01:51 More in Entertainment
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15:48:48 10/10/12
NATO Vows to Protect Turkey If Affected by Syria Conflict
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NATO Vows to Protect Turkey If Affected by Syria Conflict
NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says the alliance has plans ready to protect Turkey from an attack from Syria, but urges world leaders to find a political solution for the Syrian conflict. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 93 14 ratings Time: 01:25 More in News & Politics
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14:16:17 10/10/12
Rare Footage of Baby Tapir
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Rare Footage of Baby Tapir
A rare baby tapir has been born in Israel's Ramat Gan Safari Park... Full Story: The birth of this baby tapir came as a total surprise to zookeepers at Israel's Ramat Gan Safari. Trainer Gali Burkovich says the zoo has been trying to breed the endangered species. And she noted that baby and mom are doing just fine. [Gali Burkovich, Zoo Trainer] "He's very healthy. He weighs five kilos. He's following her. He's nursing. It makes us all very proud and hopeful that we can continue breeding these endangered animals successfully." The successful breed came just 12 months after his parents gave birth to a female baby tapir named Papaya.He is the first male tapir to be born in the safari. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 114 7 ratings Time: 00:45 More in Pets & Animals
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14:01:26 10/10/12
British Teenager Drinks Cocktail Made With Liquid Nitrogen
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British Teenager Drinks Cocktail Made With Liquid Nitrogen
British surgeons remove a teenager's stomach to save her life after she drank a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen. Full Story: British surgeons have removed a teenager's stomach to save her life after she drank a cocktail made with liquid nitrogen. The 18-year-old woman, named by newspapers as Gaby Scanlon, drank the cocktail during a night out with friends on Thursday. After suffering breathlessness and gastric pain, she was rushed to hospital in the city of Lancaster, where she was diagnosed with a perforated stomach. Normally the liquid nitrogen should burn off the drink, but in this case it did not happen. [Professor Shaun Fisher, Lancaster University] "It's very surprising that there are no regulations for selling liquid nitrogen like that. It's quite shocking." Gastroenterologist Colin Harris said that in spite of her operation, the woman should be able to live a relatively normal life. [Dr. Colin Harris, Gastroenterologist]: "She should be able to live a relatively normal life. She'll have to eat smaller meals more frequently, perhaps have to take some nutritional supplements. But she should be able to live a relatively normal life." For now, Gaby Scanlon remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition and police have launched an investigation into the incident. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 72 9 ratings Time: 00:59 More in News & Politics
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13:07:29 10/10/12
Skydive From Space Postponed
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Skydive From Space Postponed
The attempt to set a new world record by skydiving from space has been postponed due to strong winds. Full Story: Felix Baumgartner will have to wait another day or so before breaking a world sky diving record. The 43 year old "Fearless Felix" had planned to jump from an altitude of 120000 feet -- but technicians said strong winds would have prevented his ultra thin balloon from functioning. [Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver] "And that was a total disappointment, honestly. But as long as we have a spare balloon, and as long as we have more launch opportunities, I'm good." [Art Thompson, Technical Project Director] "The reality is that we have a person's life at stake, and so our primary concern is making sure that we're launching in the best conditions possible to be able to get him into the air." Baumgartner wants to break the current record for highest-altitude freefall of more than 102000 feet. If successful he would be the first parachutist to break the sound barrier. A Red Bull Stratos team spokesperson said the earliest next launch attempt would be Thursday. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 32 1 ratings Time: 00:58 More in News & Politics
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12:58:34 10/10/12
Radical Islamist Abu-Hamza Pleads Not Guilty
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Radical Islamist Abu-Hamza Pleads Not Guilty
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza, extradited to the US from Britain, pleads not guilty to terrorism charges. Full Story: A day in court for Islamist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri. On Tuesday he pleaded not guilty on terrorism charges. The Egyptian-born preacher, who is missing both his hands and an eye, could face up to life in prison if convicted on the charges. The 54 year old Hamza is accused of participating in an 1998 hostage-taking in Yemen that resulted in the deaths of three Britons and an Australian. He is also charged with providing material support to al Qaeda by trying to set up a training camp in Oregon and with attempting to organize support for the Taliban in Afghanistan. A trial date has been set for August 26, 2013. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 52 0 ratings Time: 00:52 More in News & Politics
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12:49:17 10/10/12
Pakistanis Pray For Girl Shot By Taliban
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Pakistanis Pray For Girl Shot By Taliban
Residents and school students pray for the speedy recovery of a girl attacked by the Taliban for speaking out against them. Full Story: Newspapers across Pakistan are splashed with headlines Wednesday denouncing the shooting of 14 year girl-- targeted by the Taliban for speaking out against them. On her way home from school Tuesday Malala Yousufzai was shot twice-- once in the head, once in the neck. Doctors removed one of the bullets that was lodged near her spinal cord and say she's in critical condition at a military hospital. Officials around the world have condemned the incident-- residents say they are shocked. [Abdullah Saedd, Shopkeeper] "I think it's a proof of brutality. This is not an attack on Malala but the entire daughters of this nation." Students in Peshawar, about the same age as Yousufzai, began their day with a prayer for her speedy recovery. She is like a sister to us this girl says and i hope other students can benefit from her enlightening thoughts. A spokesperson for the Taliban said the attack on Yousufzai was justified because she was promoting pro-western culture. For more news and videos visit ☛ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 61 5 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics
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09:17:45 10/10/12
Snakes, what's there to fear?
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Snakes, what's there to fear?
For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me Many of the world's population fear snakes. In fact, ophidiophobia, fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias. Jill Zimmerman of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia became interested in snakes after finding a big python on her front deck and contacting a snake catcher. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "I realised through the teachings from him that they are very misunderstood. So now I choose to teach people and spread the knowledge and my experience with snakes." A wildlife carer for over 20 years, Jill realized injuries to snakes were usually the result of people's ignorance. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "Unfortunately because of their fear or misunderstanding of snakes, lack of knowledge, most of the injuries are from people trying to kill them or to hurt them." Jill founded Wild Spirit through which she educates and raises awareness of snakes' role in our environment. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "The reason Wild Spirit came to me is that all wild animals have a spirit and I am just amazed that people don't understand that." Jill aims to dispel people's fears through education. Interview: [Jill Zimmerman, Volunteer Wildlife Carer, Wild Spirit]: "I'd never use the word 'aggressive' for a snake. No snake, not even your venomous is ... From: NTDTV Views: 60 4 ratings Time: 01:56 More in Education
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08:03:05 10/10/12
Nobel Prize Awarded to Quantum Physics Researchers
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Nobel Prize Awarded to Quantum Physics Researchers
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 is awarded to two researchers in the field of quantum physics. This year's Nobel Prize in Physics goes to Serge Haroche from France and David J. Wineland from USA, for their research in quantum physics. Their work is described by the Nobel Committee as "ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems." The researchers have broken new ground by being able to observe and measure quantum particles -- extremely small particles - without destroying them. This field of research is called quantum optics, and focusses on the fundamental interaction between matter and light. According to the Nobel Committee, the work of Haroche and Wineland has "enabled this field of research to take the very first steps towards building a new type of super fast computer based on quantum physics." They add "Perhaps the quantum computer will change our everyday lives in this century in the same radical way as the classical computer did in the last century." In the past, quantum physics remained highly theoretical, since it attempts to describe incredibly small particles where the normal laws of physics cease to exist. However, this year's Nobel laureates have succeeded in observing and measuring a part of this microscopic world. The two laureates will share the prize money of one million dollars. NTD News, Stockholm For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ... From: NTDTV Views: 52 4 ratings Time: 02:09 More in News & Politics
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01:23:41 10/10/12
China Focus - Is Bo Xilai a Scapegoat for the CCP's Crimes?
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China Focus - Is Bo Xilai a Scapegoat for the CCP's Crimes?
Last week on China Focus, we talked about former Chongqing Party Secretary Bo Xilai. He was kicked out of the Communist Party on September 28, and he'll soon be facing criminal charges. We talked about what Bo is likely to be charged with%mdashand that some of his actual crimes will be kept hidden from the public. Now it appears that Bo is going from being protected by his allies in the Party to being made a scapegoat. What's this about? And will it work? From: NTDTV Views: 7 7 ratings Time: 11:34 More in Shows
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00:51:34 10/10/12
Angela Merkel's Visit to Greece Triggers Protest
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Angela Merkel's Visit to Greece Triggers Protest
It was Angela Merkel's first visit to Greece since the economic crisis in 2009 that crippled the Greek economy. The German Chancellor's visit was short, but the effect was lasting. After her six-hour visit to the Greek capital the streets of Athens were in chaos. During Merkel's visit she reaffirmed her support for the government of Antonis Samaras. It also showed the anger of austerity protesters, who took to the streets to protest the Greek government's austerity policies. Greece's Foreign Minister saw Merkel off at the Athens International Airport. [Angela Merkel, German Chancellor]: "I wish you all good luck and much power." Merkel acknowledged the pain Greeks are suffering, but said Greece was on the right path towards reform and upward progress. Samaras said he would keep pushing through with reforms in order, he said, to keep Greece in the euro. But, he confided in Merkel that the recession and unemployment were choking the country. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 41 1 ratings Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics
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00:13:36 10/10/12
Kabul Restaurant Helps Drug Addicts Kick the Habit
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Kabul Restaurant Helps Drug Addicts Kick the Habit
An Afghan woman who runs a shelter for drug addicts opens a restaurant. She gives them a chance to rebuild their lives by hiring them in her restaurant. Full story: In an ultra-conservative society, one brave Afghan woman is tackling the stigma of drug addiction. Laila Haidari has opened a restaurant in Kabul, and recruits staff from her shelters for recovering addicts. By giving former drug users work, Haidari hopes they will begin to rebuild their lives. It's a revolutionary idea in Afghanistan, and cost Haidari more than the thousands she spent setting it up. [Laila Haidari, Owner and Founder of The Taj Begum Restaurant]: "In the past year I have lost many things in my life including my family. My husband divorced me because he disagreed with me opening such a restaurant and living with drug addicts." Seventeen former addicts are now employed at the restaurant. Abdul Ali spent a decade as an opium addict before finding help at Haidari's shelters. He now entertains restaurant guests, as well those still trying to kick the habit. [Abdul Ali, Former Drug Addict]: "By playing the dambura I just want to keep my friends busy in order to make them stop using drugs and to enjoy life." Haidari says she wanted to help people like Ali after caring for her opium-addicted brother. She says hundreds of addicts, including women and children, have passed through her shelters. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 0 2 ratings Time: 01:36 More in News & Politics
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00:08:11 10/10/12
Will and Kate Bless New Football Association Center
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Will and Kate Bless New Football Association Center
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the English Football Association's new center of excellence on Tuesday (October 9). Full story: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the English Football Association's new center of excellence on Tuesday (October 9). Prior to the official opening, the couple were given a tour of the FA's National Football Centre. The center will be home to 24 England teams from juniors to the full senior squad. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prince William, the president of the FA, compared the site to the Olympic Park. [Prince William, President of FA]: "Coming here this morning and seeing these wonderful facilities and beautiful surroundings and experiencing this extraordinary place gave me the same feelings I had when I first went to the Olympic Park, a mixture of pride that we are capable in this country of creating something so beyond compare anything else, and excitement at what this means, not just for our national game but for sport and opportunity in this country as a whole." The senior England team is using the center for the first time this week as they prepare for World Cup qualifiers. The facility will also be used to train coaches and improve the understanding of sports science and psychology. Prince William paid tribute to the FA which will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year. He got a laugh from the crowd with a jovial reference to his brother, Prince Harry. [Prince William, FA President]: "2013 ... From: NTDTV Views: 9 4 ratings Time: 02:03 More in People & Blogs
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00:02:28 10/10/12
Taliban Shoots 14-year-old Pakistani Schoolgirl
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Taliban Shoots 14-year-old Pakistani Schoolgirl
Authorities say Taliban gunmen in Pakistan shot and seriously wound a 14-year-old schoolgirl who rose to fame for speaking out against the militants. Full story: On Tuesday (Oct. 9) a girl was shot in the head and neck when Taliban fired on her school bus northwest of Islamabad, Pakistan. The girl was Malala Yousufzai, who became famous for speaking out against the Taliban at a time when even the government was afraid. [Rasool Shah, Senior Police Superintendent]: "Malala Yousufzai was going home from school in school bus. Then on the way two men stopped the school bus, and one of them had a pistol and he stepped into the vehicle and asked 'who is Malala Yosufzai?' Girls told him and he shot her." Pakistan's Prime Minister said at a senate briefing, Malala was going to be moved to another hospital. [Raja Pervez Ashraf, Pakistan Prime Minister]: "Malala is in Mingora [Northwest Pakistan], we have sent a helicopter for her rescue and we are moving her to another hospital." The Taliban took control of the area where Malala lived after the government agreed to a ceasefire. The militant Islamic group shut down the girls schools, set up courts, and executed local residents. Malala later received the country's highest civilian award and was nominated for international awards for child activists. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 988 5 ratings Time: 01:08 More in News & Politics
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22:26:00 10/09/12
October 9, 2012: Visa Fraud, Job Bias at Huawei: US Report
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October 9, 2012: Visa Fraud, Job Bias at Huawei: US Report
In today's NTD China News, a US Congressional report on the security risks of Huawei and ZTE has been meet with opposition by Chinese media. The House Intelligence Committee report on Huawei and ZTE has cited employees from Huawei saying the company engages in visa fraud and job discrimination in its US offices. He Guoqiang, the head of the Chinese Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection has used Bo Xilai, the disgraced Chongqing Party secretary, as a warning against corrupt officials. The US and Philippines have carried out joint military exercises today, and insist they are not aimed at China. Japanese car sales have plummeted in China following the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands dispute. The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2012 growth forecast for the Chinese economy. New immigration laws governing Chinese citizens living abroad have raised concerns they could place undue restrictions on those wanting to return to China. Two baby pandas in Sichuan province get some nourishment from their mother. For more news and videos visit ☛ english.ntdtv.com Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 15 1 ratings Time: 14:00 More in Shows
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22:21:51 10/09/12
Air Berlin Keeps Disabled Passengers off Flight
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Air Berlin Keeps Disabled Passengers off Flight
A group of disabled passengers traveling from Moscow to Dusseldorf were denied passage by an Air Berlin pilot. The six-member group was traveling to a conference in Germany to learn about creating a society accessible to disabled people. One of the delegation, Russian MP Vladimir Krupennikov, said the tickets for the flight were bought a month-and-a-half in advance. He adds that all the information regarding the wheelchairs was given beforehand, including width, weight, and even color. But the pilot decided that the group posed a risk to flight safety, and decided only two of the six passengers could fly at the same time. An airport spokeswoman said the airport was ready to provide the group with special assistance. [Yelena Selyanchikova, Spokeswoman,Domodedovo Airport]: "We knew in advance about this group. And our special services group gave all the assistance and all the help - starting from meeting them at the airport and all the way through to the boarding gate." In the end, the group transferred to another Moscow airport and purchased seats for the entire delegation on an Aeroflot flight. For more news and videos visit ☛ ntdtv.org Follow us on Twitter ☛ http Add us on Facebook ☛ on.fb.me From: NTDTV Views: 26 2 ratings Time: 01:10 More in News & Politics
04/27/12