Cheat Sheet - Chinese Oligarchs Crave Illegal Tiger Meat

March 31, 2014 MONSTERS 1. China's Secret Tiger Meat Trade Scandal erupted last week in China when authorities busted an illegal tiger-eating dinner club for wealthy businessmen and government officials in Guangdong province. Apparently, reports Jake Adelstein, the forbidden practice has become popular among China's ruling class, who enjoy watching the animals die before dining on them. Read it at The Daily Beast UH OH 2. UN: Climate Change Getting Worse Climate change is already affecting the world's oceans as well as every continent and it's going to get much worse if emissions are not curbed, say scientists in a sweeping new report by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The report asserts that ice caps are melting and global water supplies are being affected. Animal species, most notably fish, are moving toward the poles or going extinct. And particularly important for many island and coastal countries, the pace at which sea levels are rising is endangering coastal areas. The list of problems reads like an unending parade of misery, including rising acidity in the oceans, a threatened world food supply, and possibly mass migration and violence as a result. Read it at The New York Times CANDID CAMERA 3. Photos Expose Russian-Trained Killers in Kiev Last month, snipers killed 53 anti-government protesters in Ukraine's capital. It was unknown who the murderers were—until now. Exclusive photos obtained by Jamie Dettmer show members of Ukraine's Alpha Team preparing inside the headquarters of the country's intelligence service. Read it at The Daily Beast TRAGEDY 4. Landslide Death Rises to 21 The number of fatalities from the March 22 landslide in Washington has risen to 21, while 30 people are still missing or unaccounted for. Of the 21 confirmed dead, 15 have been identified and six are still pending official identification. According to Jason Beirmann, program manager for the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, "The slide hit with such force that often the rescuers are not recovering full, intact victims." As a result, body parts that can't be identified are not counted toward the death toll. Reports estimate that body parts from as many as 10 people have been found. Read it at WTMA SUGAR HIGH 5. 'Chocolate King' to Save Ukraine? Former world heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko on Saturday threw his support behind billionaire candy manufacturer Petro Poroshenko, and now the popular supporter of the street protests is the favorite for Ukraine's presidency. In an exclusive interview with Anna Nemtsova, he describes his mission for his country: Take it into Europe while making peace with Putin. Read it at The Daily Beast MARCH MADNESS Kentucky Upsets Michigan Last-second three-pointer from freshman. ZERO DARK THIRTY Torture Didn't Aid Bin Laden Hunt According to Senate report. THAT'S ALL FOLKS Ex-PM Olmert Convicted of Bribery Likely ends political comeback. TERRIFYING Man Swept Out to Sea at Baptism Two others rescued after being dragged out. SHOTS! Chelsea Handler Might Leave E! Ending show's eight-year run. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Woody as a Pimp Is Tough to Watch by Marlow Stern Why Africa's Turning Anti-Gay by Jay Michaelson Comedy's R-Rated Queen by Kevin Fallon

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