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Video: The Struggle for a National Ballet in Spain
A Spanish ballet dancer has been on a seemingly quixotic mission for years: to create a national ballet in his homeland. As The World’s Gerry Hadden reports, he’s still at it despite Spain’s economic downturn.
Batwing: An African Superhero Takes on Congo
DC Comics has created an African superhero modeled after Batman. His name is Batwing and he’s battling evil in the Democratic Republic of Congo!
The Return of Nightlife in Juarez
Tired of staying in their homes for fear of becoming a victim of the drug violence, the people of Ciudad Juarez are triggering the revival of business for the city’s once dormant nightclubs and restaurants.
A List of Cities Compiled by International Economists
Zurich, Tokyo, Geneva, Osaka Kobe, Oslo are the top five cities of a list compiled by international economists.
Rodrigo y Gabriela’s Cuban-Music Inspired ‘Area 52′
For their new CD, Rodrigo y Gabriela traveled to Havana to re-record some of their own, earlier tunes with a 13-piece Cuban orchestra.
The Woman in the World Press Photo of the Year
This incredible photo was named World Press Photo of the Year. It shows Fatima Al Qaws and her 18-year-old son, Zayed in Yemen. The BBC has now talked with Fatima Al Qaws in Sana’a.
Synesthesia: Can You Taste the Difference Between Sounds?
New research shows that what we hear can influence what we taste. British researchers have found that listening to high- or low-pitched music can alter the perceived sweetness or bitterness of food.
Chinese Vice President’s Wife, Peng Liyuan, is a Star Folk Singer
Chinese folk singer Peng Liyuan has appeared regularly in front of hundreds of millions of people at China’s Annual Spring Festival television pageants.
Slideshow: An Underground River in the Philippines
For today’s Geo Quiz, we were looking for an island that is site of one of the new 7 Wonders of Nature, a river that burrows for five miles through a cave under a mountain.
The Chieftains Celebrate 50th Anniversary with ‘Voice of Ages’
The Chieftains are marking their 50th anniversary with a new album titled “Voice of Ages.” Paddy Moloney is the group’s founder and leader. He speaks with anchor Marco Werman about the album.
‘Linsanity’ Spreads to China
“Linsanity” is spreading to China, where basketball fans are cheering the sudden emergence of Jeremy Lin as an NBA star. Lin is the first US-born NBA player of ethnic Chinese or Taiwanese heritage.
Cartoon Slideshow: Crisis in Syria
Blood, blood and blood are the subjects of this cartoon slideshow about Syria. Cartoonists around the globe are responding to the blood being spilled in the violent crackdown on demonstrators — especially in the Syrian city of Homs. Bashar al-Assad is the villain and the images are graphic, in your face, and unsubtle.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life in Mumbai’s Annawadi Slum
Marco Werman talks with Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity”.
French Puppet Show ‘Les Guignols de l’info’ Angers Spaniards
A French Muppet-like TV show’s parody of Spanish athletes has set off a diplomatic spat between Spain and France.
El Mundo’s ‘The Kingdoms Of Castille’ in Grammy Race
Richard Savino founded his Baroque music ensemble El Mundo in 1999. The group plays Italian and Spanish music from the 17th to the 19th century.
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