VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines - October 20, 2014

The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: heavy smog doesn't stop marathon runners in Beijing, Sweden investigates reports of 'foreign underwater activity' in Baltic Sea, death of northern white rhino in Kenya brings species closer to extinction, and not everyone is enthusiastic about the 'Clean India' campaign.

CHINA
Beijing Marathon Runners Undeterred by Heavy Smog
Twenty-six thousand competitors from around the world braved the haze to compete in the race on Sunday.

SWEDEN
Intelligence Reports Trigger Underwater Hunt
The military began scouring the Baltic Sea after officials were told there was reason to believe a Russian submarine was in an area off Stockholm's coast.

KENYA
One of the World’s Seven Remaining Northern White Rhinos Dies
The species is even closer to extinction now as the 34-year-old rhino was one of only two remaining breeding males.

INDIA
How Helpful is the Government’s Sanitation Initiative?
Residents say the 'Clean India' campaign may raise awareness but that much more is needed to clear the streets of garbage and human waste.

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[allamericandude]

"You see, Ivan, it does not count as border violation if you swim underneath it!"

[ChorusArtists]

Those were headlines. There was no "beyond" at all.

[SCAREDBANANA]

I live in Finland and I'm really hoping that vice doesn't have to come for a visit because Russia.

[LabRat]

But remember guys, the russian can, t see the border under water;)

[plantman]

If those people want to clean India, should start with getting a quality broom lol

[ares]

"half of Indians 1.2 billion people defaecate outdoors"

I loled!

[hejhejhejhejhejheize]

Once again.. I love Vice! One of the few reportning on the bullshit going on in Sweden.

[JustinP]

omg you can actually see the pollution, why would anyone run in that lmao!

[konz]

Good work Sweden! But there is one thing What the fuck are they gonna do about the sub even if they find it?

[MarktheRude]

Well that was surprisingly quiet weekend.

[numgun]

Thats got to be the most unhealthiest marathon ever

[Justin_B]

The Sweden story is actually not "beyond the headlines". It's the on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.

[Florin]

China doesn't have a pollution problem they have their draw distance set to low by default #westernmasterrace

[storkorpen]

As a Swede I'm convinced the peoples of russia and sweden got nothing against each other. I'm so fucking tired of imperialism and nationalism in what ever form it takes!

[exactinmidget]

Chinese people must have Iron Lungs. running in heavy smog must be extremely difficult.

[karl-eeriknemvalts]

Well sure, Russia is not in the north sea also are they "not" sending troops to Ukraine.

[justsomeguy]

smog always reminds me of that old dr suess book

[aszewc]

"wheh.... A little hot in these "

[Psychosisfunny]

Of course the guy from Kenya wins the marathon.

[jamesk]

Can't we get some happier news for a change???