The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Deadly heat wave sweeps across India, Myanmar approves controversial birth control law, Ukrainian airline resumes flights into Syria, and cooking keeps kids out of trouble in Cape Town.
INDIA
Extreme Heat Kills Hundreds Across the Country
The worst-hit states are Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, where more than 140 people have died since Saturday.
MYANMAR
New Childbirth Restrictions Stir Controversy
Activists say President Thein Sein signed the law under pressure from ultra-nationalist Buddhists who warn Rohingya Muslims will overrun the country.
SYRIA
Ukrainian Airline Resumes Flights
A small Kiev-based carrier will operate a once weekly flight to the coastal city of Latakia, despite the ongoing conflict.
SOUTH AFRICA
Culinary School Gives Youngsters a New Lease on Life
A free 12-week program offers cooking classes to Cape Town’s disadvantaged in hopes they’ll steer clear of the underworld.
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Post time: Apr-14-2017