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The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Syrian military helicopter crashes in rebel-controlled territory, Russians rally over repayment of foreign-currency mortgages, China’s top weather scientist warns of ‘huge impact’ of climate change, and indigenous communities in Peru’s Amazon say the government needs to do more to protect their lands from illegal logging. SYRIA Military Helicopter Crashes in Rebel-Controlled Territory At least four crew members were taken hostage by rebels, according to activist reports. RUSSIA Dozens Detained at Moscow Protest Against Foreign-Currency Mortgages Thousands took out dollar-denominated loans to secure lower interest rates years ago, but are now paying the ultimate price following the plunge of the ruble. CHINA Top Meteorologist Warns of Consequences of Climate Change Zheng Guogang says drought, storms, and warmer temperatures will affect the country’s crop yields and infrastructure. PERU Indigenous Groups Await Protection from Illegal Loggers Leaders say the government hasn’t made good on its promise to reduce deforestation and protect native communities. Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: http://vicenews.com Follow VICE News here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vicenews More videos from the VICE network: https://www.fb.com/vicevideos
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