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.

Brave New Voices: Poetry slam — A Syrian girl speaks out (video)

Brave New Voices held a poetry slam at a theater in downtown Denver. This Syrian girl gives an amazing and heart-wrenching presentation in poetry form.

Brave New Voices is a growing network of over 70 organizations and is committed to building safe spaces that challenge young people to develop and present the power of their voices. It is the voice of the 21st Century... read more and watch video.

Northern Iran hit by two earthquakes in succession

The north of Iran has been hit by two earthquakes on Saturday, one magnitude 6.3 and the other 6.4. Aftershocks continue to rock the area.  Update: at least 87 people are dead and 600 are injured.

According to U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.4 tremor, at a depth of 9.9 km (6.2 miles), hit 12 miles from the town of Ahar in East Azerbaijan province, at 12:23:17 UTC.

The magnitude 6.3 quake hit 19 miles from Ahar, at a depth of 9.8 km (6.1 miles) shortly afterwards, at 12:34:35 UTC.... read more.

Mass shooting in Dothan, Alabama nightclub leaves 3 dead

In a shooting incident at a Dothan, AL nightclub, three people have died and one is injured. The alleged shooter has been arrested.

The suspect, 22-year-old Ryan Clark Peterson of Enterprise, AL was apparently kicked out of the Teaser's strip club, just before midnight on Thursday for "acting inappropriately with one of the employees." ... read more.

Woman suing Florida police over a strip search

In July 2011, Leila Tarantino was pulled over and detained by police for around two hours for allegedly disobeying a stop sign in Beverly Hills, FL. A police officer then performed a strip search and forcibly removed a tampon.

Attorneys for Tarantino have now filed a civil action suit against the government of Citrus County, Florida, Sheriff Jeffrey Dawsey, and six unnamed police officers for an irregular traffic stop that they believe involved excessive use of force.

One of the main reasons for the claim is that an officer “forcibly” removed Tarantino's tampon during a strip search... read more.

DNA testing to authenticate Van Gogh still life painting

 The owner of a controversial artwork, 'Still Life with Peonies', might be very rich, after DNA testing of a hair found in the painting is complete.

A three inch long red human hair, found in the painting, probably belongs to the artist who painted it.

DNA testing will be used to compare the DNA in the hair with that of Van Gogh's living descendants, to confirm whether this is a valuable masterpiece by the Dutch master... read more.

Massive rock raft size of Belgium floating off New Zealand

A huge mass of small volcanic rocks, approximately the size of Belgium, has been spotted floating off the coast of New Zealand.

The collection of golf ball size pumice rocks were first spotted this week by a New Zealand air force plane, approximately 1,000 kms northeast of Auckland.

The rocks apparently stretch for around 26,000 square kilometers (or 250 nautical miles by 30 nautical miles according to the New Zealand Navy), and appear as a “brilliant white under a spotlight, like a giant ice shelf,” according to witnesses. A navy ship took scientists out to the rocks on Thursday night.... read more and watch video.