Tuesday, May 06, 2014

VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines - May, 6 2014




Published on May 6, 2014

The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram threatens to 'sell' more than 200 abducted schoolgirls, South Sudan's government and rebels fight for key territory despite plans for new peace talks, the U.S. Supreme Court passes up another chance to define the breadth of the Second Amendment right to gun bear arms, and hundreds of thousands march to urge the Brazilian government to better protect the LGBT community.

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NIGERIA
Boko Haram Threatens to 'Sell' Kidnapped Schoolgirls
The Islamist group releases a video message offering a grim view of what's planned for the more than 200 girls.

SOUTH SUDAN
Government Recaptures Territory from Rebels
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is threatening sanctions and 'other consequences' if rebels don't agree to join peace talks.

U.S.A.
Supreme Court Refuses to Rule on Guns in Public
Court turns away a case dealing with New Jersey state restrictions on gun ownership.

BRAZIL
World's Biggest Gay Pride Parade Held in Sao Paulo
Activists urge legislation criminalizing discrimination against the LGBT community.

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