6.2 magnitude quake hits far-western Xinjiang region of China

Following two earthquakes in Iran yesterday, it is now China's turn to be shook up.

As reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), a 6.2 magnitude tremor hit today in far-western China. While there are no initial reports of casualties or damage, the depth of the tremor was 30 kilometers, which tends to increase the risk of harm.... read more.

Video: Ever wondered if kids like punk rock? Wonder no more.

In this video a bunch of English children are asked what they think of punk rock. They then give their very cute reviews.

Noisey have canvassed a selection of suitably cute and rather kooky kids to get their opinions on Black Flag's TV Party.

In this viral video, with much fun and hilarity, the kids give their views, which include such gems as, "I don't want to listen to this. I'd rather listen to Justin Bieber."

You can also hear their reviews of Indy Rock.... read more and watch videos.

Video: Interview with Scott Olsen on why he gave back his medal

RT interviews Scott Olsen, an Iraq vet who was badly injured in an Occupy protest in Oakland, on why he gave back his medal. He also explains why voting Republican or Democrat is a waste of time.

Scott Olsen is an Iraq war veteran and Occupy member, who sustained a bad head injury during an Occupy protest in Oakland in October 2011. He has recovered well, although his speech is still a little hesitant... read more and listen to interview.

Spanish fieldworkers union 'expropriates' food for the poor

On Tuesday, 200 members of the Andalusian fieldworkers' union, in a example of sheer civil disobedience, went to two supermarkets, filled up shopping carts, and left without paying. They then donated the food to the poor.

As austerity measures cut deeper into the lives of the Spanish people, drastic measures are being taken.

Now it is not just the 15m Indignados initiating civil disobedience, other members of the population have had enough too... read more.