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VICE News Capsule - Friday, August 22

#IS converts Yazidis to Islam, China tells Xinjiang villagers to use angry stares as weapons & more.

The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Islamic State releases propaganda video of Yazidi men and boys converting to Islam, Chinese government advises villagers in Xinjiang to fight terrorism with 'angry stares', Thai junta chief seizes more power after being picked for prime minister post, and Russia's closure of McDonald's restaurants may be more about politics than food safety.

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