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Sony Pictures u-turns and will now release ‘The Interview’

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Sony Pictures has reversed its decision to pull the film about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. ‘The Interview�...

Sony Pictures has reversed its decision to pull the film about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. ‘The Interview’ will now play in more than 200 US cinemas from Christmas Day. Its release was cancelled last week following a massive cyber attack on Sony Pictures blamed on North Korea supposedly in retaliation for producing the film. The u-turn led many moviegoers to turn up at theatres to get tickets ahead of time. “One, it seems like a funny movie, and two, I want to make a statement that, you know we can’t let people push us around,” said Spencer James, a resident of Ashburn, Virginia. Another film lover Shawn Dake said:“I think it’s pretty exciting, and I think it’s going to be kinda crazy to see what’s going to happen afterwards, politically and in today’s world, the society and everybody living around here.” Sony pulled the film following further threats against multiplexes that were due to screen the comedy. Major US cinema chains have yet to reconfirm whether they will now show the film. But independent movie houses say they’ll step up security around the screenings. North Korea denies it was behind the cyber attack on Sony Pictures.But officials have denounced ‘The Interview’ as an act of war.   Less

Black Male in Trenchcoat Stabs Five People at Popular DC Restaurant

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Five people were stabbed early Saturday inside a popular Northwest Washington restaurant and bar near George Washington University, and a ma...

Five people were stabbed early Saturday inside a popular Northwest Washington restaurant and bar near George Washington University, and a man wearing a tan trench coat was being sought, police said. At least two of the victims were seriously injured, but all are expected to survive the attack, which took place about 12:30 a.m. inside McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, said Officer Hugh Carew, a D.C. police spokesman.   Less

Picture Comments of 2014 - Liveleak Exclusive

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Sometimes pictures convey more than words can. So here is my slide show of most of my work on LiveLeak from 2014. HAPPY NEW YEAR  

Guy Punches Someone For Asking His Sister To Send Pictures.

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Guy punches another because he tried to 'get with' his sister and also asked her for explicit pictures.  

Feds: Paw Paw man posted child porn via popular app

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A Paw Paw man is facing child porn charges after he allegedly confessed to posting explicit pictures of kids using the ‘Kik’ app.  

Chaotic pictures from Hungarian refugee centre go viral

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“Like Guantanamo in Europe” is just one reaction to the shocking pictures that have gone around the world of this refugee centre in Hung...

“Like Guantanamo in Europe” is just one reaction to the shocking pictures that have gone around the world of this refugee centre in Hungary. They were filmed secretly by an Austrian volunteer. It appears to lend some credence to accusations that the Hungarian authorities are doing little to help the people who are, for the moment, stranded on their territory: Instead of an orderly distribution of food and water, officials seem unable or unwilling to prevent a free-for-all erupting in front of them, and bags of food are thrown over barriers into the crowd. The Hungarian authorities have announced an immediate inquiry, and Prime Minister Viktor Orban is making a speech in reaction.   Less

Police: Arrest Video Doesn't Show 'Full Picture'

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Napier, NZ- Napier police say a video showing the "heavy handed" arrest of a man in a KFC carpark doesn't show the whole picture. The man a...

Napier, NZ- Napier police say a video showing the "heavy handed" arrest of a man in a KFC carpark doesn't show the whole picture. The man appears to be punched in the head by an officer while he's handcuffed on the ground. Eastern District Police spokeswoman Kris McGehan says the video doesn't give the "full picture of what occurred". The man was wanted on warrant and had been forbidden to drive and police stopped him in his car in the KFC carpark last night. Ms McGehan says the man was uncooperative and refused to get out the car. "He struggled violently with police, who used pepper spray on him." The video also shows an officer with pepper-spray in his eyes and on his face. It shows the man's mother being arrested and a younger woman being pushed onto the ground by police and told to "get away". Police say the man's mother, girlfriend and sister became obstructive towards police and refused to let them get the keys to the car, which had to be impounded. "They became abusive and violent and also resisted arrest," says Ms McGehan. All four were arrested and the man is due to appear in the Napier District Court today on a number of charges. Police say they'll be reviewing what took place at the scene as part of normal procedure when force is used at an incident.   Less

Don't Take Pictures Of My Car Bitch!

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Omaha, NE - On the afternoon of Saturday, 12-12-15, a property damage collision occurred in the parking lot of the SuperMercado at 2900 Leav...

Omaha, NE - On the afternoon of Saturday, 12-12-15, a property damage collision occurred in the parking lot of the SuperMercado at 2900 Leavenworth between a white Huyndai and a black Cavalier. The driver of the Black Cavalier stated that the female driver of the White Hyundai entered the store without acknowledging the accident. When the driver of the black Cavalier attempted to photograph the plate and the suspect vehicle, a black male exited the white Hyundai. He tried to prevent her from photographing the Hyundai, assaulted her, and took her cell phone by force. The white female pictured is the driver of the white Hyundai. The victim, identified as Jennifer Rempe 8-20-79, sustained a broken wrist from the altercation. The suspect is described as a black male with curly hair, medium build wearing a black jacket and glasses.   Less

Just taking pictures!

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My first LL post! A short vid of me taking some picture's of a crop duster landing for another load of fertilizer.  

Popular French restaurant hit by car bomb in Kabul

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A suspected car bomb targeting a French restaurant has exploded in downtown Kabul. The site after a suicide car bomb attack at a French rest...

A suspected car bomb targeting a French restaurant has exploded in downtown Kabul. The site after a suicide car bomb attack at a French restaurant – Le jardin in #Kabul #AFP kohsar pic.twitter.com/oI2exdytZH— Aurelia BAILLY (AureliaBAILLY) January 1, 2016 Le Jardin is popular with diplomats, aid workers and journalists. Le Jardin restaurant in Kabul. A welcome respite. pic.twitter.com/rsVfnUxr— sortilegus (@sortilegus) November 21, 2012 Authorities say five people have been injured in the blast. #Afghanistan If TOLOnews said true it's a #French restaurant named "Le Jardin de #Taimani" at street 9 in #Kabul. pic.twitter.com/LDCYvBX8Tp— Marshall FR (Chief_MarshallR) January 1, 2016 The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack and said a number of people have been killed or injured. The restaurant is situated in the heart of the central district the site of government buildings and embassies. The eatery is known as a haven in Kabul with good food and discreet, but tight security.   Less

Picture of refugee father and baby wins World Press Photo award

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A picture taken among refugees trying to cross from Serbia into Hungary has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for 2015. Australi...

A picture taken among refugees trying to cross from Serbia into Hungary has won the World Press Photo of the Year award for 2015. Australian photographer Warren Richardson says he spent days with refugees trying to evade police. He took the photo at night using the light of the moon. It shows a father trying to pass his baby through a barbed wire fence. Outstretched hands are seen reaching to take the child. Jury members described the picture – labelled “Hope for a New Life” – as haunting, subtle and symbolic. #PhotoOfTheDay: ‘Hope for a New Life’ by Warren Richardson #refugeeswelcome #Hungary #Serbia https://t.co/sgJ69Pk3hE pic.twitter.com/B659vZuYYO— World Press Photo (@WorldPressPhoto) February 18, 2016   Less

Oscars 2016: DiCaprio finally wins Best Actor, and ‘Spotlight’ scoops Best Picture

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The stars of the big screen have been honoured in Hollywood at this year’s Oscars. The last award of the #88thAcademyAwards for Best ...

The stars of the big screen have been honoured in Hollywood at this year’s Oscars. The last award of the #88thAcademyAwards for Best Picture goes to #Spotlight! #Oscars— The Oscars 2017 (@Oscars_Live) 29 February 2016 The award for Best Picture has gone to “Spotlight,” which tells the story of a newspaper investigation into sex abuse by Catholic priests. And now the moment of truth!!! Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to LEONARDO DiCAPRIO (Finally!) for #TheRevenant #88thAcademyAwards !!!!!— The Oscars 2017 (@Oscars_Live) 29 February 2016 Leonardo DiCaprio is also celebrating. He has scooped his first Oscar, for Best Leading Actor. It is for his role in the American movie “The Revenant.” Best Foreign Language Film goes to Laszlo Nemes for #SonOfSaul! #88thAcademyAwards #Oscars— The Oscars 2017 (@Oscars_Live) 29 February 2016 The Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film has gone to “Son of Saul.” The harrowing Holocaust drama is the first full length movie for Hungarian-French director Laszlo Nemes. Best Achievement in Film Editing goes to Margaret Sixel for #MadMaxFuryRoad! #88thAcademyAwards #Oscars— The Oscars 2017 (@Oscars_Live) 29 February 2016 Mad Max: Fury Road has picked up a mammoth six Oscars, including for costume design, film editing and make up. The action adventure movie is the work of Australian director-producer George Miller. For a full list of winners, analysis and reaction click here   Less

Guys Pour Water on Girls Posing for Picture

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This group of girls thought they were innocently posing for a picture, but two men on a balcony above had a different idea and poured bucket...

This group of girls thought they were innocently posing for a picture, but two men on a balcony above had a different idea and poured buckets of water all over them.   Less

Victory for the Popular Party, but is it enough to end Spain’s political deadlock?

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After six months of political deadlock, Spain has yet another hung parliament. But Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Popular Party a...

After six months of political deadlock, Spain has yet another hung parliament. But Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Popular Party actually gained more seats than it did in December’s vote. To determine why, euronews journalist Carlos Marlasca spoke to Fernando Villespín, a Professor of Political Science at the University of Madrid. Fernando Villespín “It was a big surprise and we need to consider the reasons for it. I think something that could have influenced it was a situation of fear that was perceived on the centre and centre-right with the realisation that Podemos could possibly become the second national political force; it even could have had the capacity to govern if the Socialist Party supported it.” “I think the term in office is going to be very instable. What’s more, very difficult if Rajoy continues. Ciudadanos and the PSOE (Socialists) will enter into a coalition government. Rajoy will probably take office without any great concessions. But, in exchange, the PSOE will continue to lead the opposition. And the PSOE will sell the majority the PP needs to govern at a very high price.” One big surprise of the election (June 26) was the failure of newcomers Podemos to rise up as the new left-wing power. Fernando Villespín “Polls suggested there was going to be a big change in Spain. It seemed as though there was going to be a new bipartisan system, but in this case the PP and Podemos. And what actually happened was the strengthening of the old bipartisan system.”   Less

Bronze Shark Spotted at Popular Surf Spot

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A bronze shark was filmed at a popular surf spot in Perth, on July 12. The video, taken at Tom’s Surf Spot in North Beach by Ryan Geddes, ...

A bronze shark was filmed at a popular surf spot in Perth, on July 12. The video, taken at Tom’s Surf Spot in North Beach by Ryan Geddes, shows the shark swimming circles in the waves. According to Geddes, the shark didn’t harm anyone and looked to be hunting for fish. “There have been sharks at the local surf spot everyday for about three weeks,” Geddes said. “Still has not stopped me from surfing.” Credit: Ryan Geddes   Less

Photokina keeping people in the picture

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The image has never been so widely available and the photographic industry is providing a wide range of technology to slake this contemporar...

The image has never been so widely available and the photographic industry is providing a wide range of technology to slake this contemporary thirst. Digital camers, 360° and 8k video, drones and phones. The market is huge when you consider 350 million photos are posted on Facebook, 95 million on Instagram, 400 million on Snapchat and 1.6 billion via WhatsApp every single day. The Photokina trade show in Cologne keeps the consumer in the picture. Rainer Fuhres is from the photo industry association: “Today’s younger generation is growing up in a totally different way and consider pictures as the most natural things in the world. An image is a main component of communication. It is only natural, that along with this daily exposure to images comes a desire to improve the quality of the pictures, to make better videos. In my opinion social media has done wonders for our industry. The change is a move away from digital. Classic cameras are struggling to find an audience when smart phones are produce such quality images. John Willenborg is the founder of Exolens:“The power of mobile phones now allows anyone, a film student, a cinematographer to make a film with some lenses and a mobile device and it no longer looks like it was shot on a phone. They can’t tell the difference between a proper camera and a device with good lenses.” Multi-copters and drones aare expanding rapidly and Photokina demonstrated the efficiency and flexibility on offer. Isabel Pakowski is from GoPro Europe:“Action cams have a number of advantages compared to more traditional cameras. Initially, as one can see, it’s the compact design. We launched this one yesterday. It’s watertight outside its casing too. It is incredibly robust. You can really be adventurous with it. And that means you can definitely put this to use for a relatively low budget and have loads of fun with it.” New lighting solution for GoPro from LumeCube! #Photokina pic.twitter.com/pYqLeaxS6d— B&H Photo Video (@BHPhotoVideo) September 22, 2016 Two of the most exciting expansions in the video industry are virtual and augmented reality solutions. Sales of just under 9 million VR headsets are forecast for 2016. So, there are futuristic concepts, but also a revival in analogue products. The Polaroid camera had almost died out and now instant cameras are enjoying a real boom and are even overtaking their precursors when it comes to sales. We have some exciting #Nikon news to share at 16.00 on Monday 19 Sept., #live from photokina – stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/8VVdJ53XWy— Nikon Europe (NikonEurope) September 18, 2016 Jennifer Posny from Lomography says its a hand thing:“Today people want things they can hold in their hands, which isn’t just digital. Instant cameras are suitable for everyone because they are so easy to use and you can be holding an nice snap in your hand within seconds.” Drop by our booth and take a selfie with our giant, 150-kg heavy Lomo’Instant at the .photokina! #photokina2016 pic.twitter.com/xt2sQFZxbK— Lomography (lomography) September 23, 2016 Photokina boasts 1,000 exhibitors showcasing a variety of products that represent the latest innovations in the rapidly moving picture market.   Less

Girl Tries to Do Handstand and Breaks Picture Frame

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This little girl was doing some gymnastics tricks in the hallway. She started with doing the splits then attempted to do a handstand. She lo...

This little girl was doing some gymnastics tricks in the hallway. She started with doing the splits then attempted to do a handstand. She lost her balance and ended up kicking the picture frames hung along the wall causing them to crash onto the ground and break.   Less

(Oct. 23, 2016) 3 Civil War Cannons Pulled From Pee Dee River

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Archaeologists from the University of South Carolina, working with an independent team of contractors have pulled 3 American Civil War canno...

Archaeologists from the University of South Carolina, working with an independent team of contractors have pulled 3 American Civil War cannons out of the Great Pee Dee river. Two of them are Confederate and the other is from the Union.   Less

Trump claims loss in popular vote down to ‘illegal’ votes

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President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that, contrary to the official count, he won both the electoral college and the popular vote. Tak...

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that, contrary to the official count, he won both the electoral college and the popular vote. Taking to Twitter, the billionaire real-estate mogul said that Hillary Clinton’s increasing majority in the overall election count was down to illegal voting. In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 27 November 2016 The allegation comes after Clinton’s lead in the popular vote passed two million, although Trump provided no evidence to back up his claim of voter fraud. Serious voter fraud in Virginia, New Hampshire and California – so why isn’t the media reporting on this? Serious bias – big problem!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 28 November 2016   Less

Guy Relates Life to Popular Cartoon

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This guy was a huge fan of a popular cartoon. He always wished that he could be a character from the show so he decided to think deeply. He ...

This guy was a huge fan of a popular cartoon. He always wished that he could be a character from the show so he decided to think deeply. He talked about ways in which he could change his life to be similar to the characters in the show. He then plays the song from the show and pretends to transform.    Less