Sling shots keep monkeys away from Obama

The Simian Secret Service: India hires slingshot shooters to keep MONKEYS at bay during Obama visit - as President and First Lady brave torrential downpours

City officials in New Delhi have hired men to fire slingshots at monkeys in the streets - so they don't get in President Obama's way during his state visit.

The animals usually hang from trees and walk among passing cars in the city and have become a nuisance in the city.

However, it's unlikely the stray creatures were the biggest concern of the US president on the second day of his Indian state trip, which saw the US pledge $4 billion in investments and loans just hours after the president and first lady took part in a rain-soaked parade for India's Republic Day.

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