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New Years Eve confetti is tested in Times Square

New Years Eve confetti is tested in Times Square


New Years Eve confetti is tested in Times Square

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 08:53 PM PST

Thousands of pieces of confetti were tossed into the air in Times Square today to test its air-worthiness ahead of New Years Eve. Report by Gabriella Darlington.
From: ODN
Views: 680
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A Virgin Atlantic plane lands safely at UK airport after fault

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 10:46 AM PST

A Virgin Atlantic flight performed a "non-standard" landing after a technical problem. Report by Gabriella Darlington.
From: ODN
Views: 111
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Time: 01:06 More in News & Politics

A rare Rothschild's giraffe has been born at Chester Zoo

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 12:46 PM PST

The Rothschild's calf was born in the run up to Christmas and is one of the most endangered subspecies of giraffe. Report by Gabriella Darlington.
From: ODN
Views: 126
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Time: 01:06 More in Pets & Animals

Lost seal being treated for pneumonia named Dumbledore by vets

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 03:46 PM PST

A seal found 'lost' in a field in Merseyside is being treated for pneumonia. The poorly marine mammal has been named Dumbledore by the RSPCA. Report by Claire Mewse.
From: ODN
Views: 193
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Time: 01:07 More in Pets & Animals

Dramatic footage of the Italian Navy airlifting passengers from ferry blaze

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 05:02 PM PST

The Italian Navy releases video of helicopter rescue crews slowly airlifting passengers from the upper deck of the Norman Atlantic ferry. Report by Claire Mewse.
From: ODN
Views: 969
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Time: 01:26 More in News & Politics

Amazing ice sculptures on show for the first time in more than two decades in downtown Beijing

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 02:29 PM PST

Amazing ice sculptures attract visitors to downtown Beijing. Report by Jennifer Cordingley.
From: ODN
Views: 326
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Time: 01:08 More in Travel & Events

Retreating of the Queen's Guard: Soldiers behind metal gates

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 10:45 AM PST

Soldiers guarding key Royal residences in London have been withdrawn from their high-profile posts amid fears they could be targeted in terror attacks. Report by Claire Mewse.
From: ODN
Views: 209
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Time: 02:17 More in News & Politics

Travellers at Singapore airport continue travelling on AirAsia flights

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 12:09 PM PST

Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Passengers continue flying on AirAsia flight QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore, one day after a plane travelling the same route went missing. Report by...
From: ODN
Views: 394
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Time: 01:14 More in News & Politics

Escaping hippo dies after jumping from a truck

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 06:56 PM PST

UPDATE: A-ho the hippo who jumped from a truck has died in southern Taiwan. Report by Jennifer Cordingley.
From: ODN
Views: 1153
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Time: 01:10 More in Pets & Animals

Passengers rescued from burning Greek ferry

Posted: 29 Dec 2014 01:44 PM PST

One person has died and eight are being treated in hospital after a fire broke on a Greek ferry adrift in the Adriatic Sea. Report by Jennifer Cordingley.
From: ODN
Views: 938
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Time: 01:25 More in News & Politics