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Slideshow: Sochi Prepares for the Winter Olympics
Sochi, Russia, will host the next winter Olympics in two years. Wednesday was the first time athletes were allowed to train on the Olympic downhill skiing course in Sochi and many Russians are hoping the winter games will make Sochi a must-see international destination.
Europe’s Frigid Temps May Mean First Elfstedentocht Skating Race in 15 Years
Freezing temperatures across Europe continue to wreck havoc with travel schedules, and sporting schedules. But in The Netherlands, where speed-skating is one of the country’s most popular sports, 14 below Fahrenheit is a temperature reading to be welcomed.
Ramifications of the Haditha Rulings
The most infamous war crime to come out of the Iraq war ended with a whimper. None of the marines charged ended up facing serious punishment. FRONTLINE’s and The World’s Arun Rath looks at what the legal rulings mean for the soldiers on the ground and the civilians who have to live among them.
Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Thrives Despite Muslim Laws
One of the more successful businesses in Pakistan is the Murree Brewery. It is an irony considering that Pakistan is a Muslim nation and Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcohol.
Gerard Edery’s Tribute to Argentina’s Atahualpa Yupanqui
Edery himself a well-known classical guitar player, pays tribute to Yupanqui with his album titled “Edery Sings Yupanqui.”
Slideshow: Syrian Refugees In Turkey
In wake of the recent UN vote on Syria, many young Syrians who fled to Turkey now say they want to go back and fight.
Remembering India’s First Photojournalist Homai Vyarawalla
Homai Vyarawalla, India’s first woman press photographer, passed away last month at the age of 98.
The Sweet Song of a Jurassic Katydid
An international team of scientists has reconstructed the sound of an insect, a katydid, that lived in China about 165 million years ago.
Video: Myanmar’s All-Girl Band Me N Ma Girls
Me N Ma Girls is an all-girl group from Myanmar (Burma). The girls conjure up images of the Spice Girls and other female pop singers like Britney Spears with their colorful wigs and dance tunes.
Writing the Best Known Pro-Putin and Anti-Putin Songs
Thousands of protesters plan to gather in Russia on Saturday to call for political reform. But Moscow will also host competing rallies, some in support of Russia’s current prime minister and top presidential candidate, Vladimir Putin.
Slideshow: American Football in Cricket-Mad India
Indian and US investors are banking on football as the next big sport in India. They are starting a professional football league, but it remains to be seen whether the cricket-mad nation will take to pro-football.
Ana Tijoux’s ‘Shock’ Becomes Protesters’ Anthem in Chile
Protesters in Chile are calling for educational reforms and Tijoux’s song has generated buzz.
Pakistan Court Charges Prime Minister Gilani with Contempt
In Pakistan, the Supreme Court is charging the country’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with contempt of court after Gilani refused to obey a court order.
Earworms: Tunes That Stick in Our Heads
How often does a tune intrude on your thoughts and plays and replays in never-ending loops? Scientists call these intrusive musical thoughts “ear worms.”
Philippines Wary of China’s Stance in the South China Sea
China’s big appetite for energy is expected to double over the next quarter-century. It already imports more than half of its oil and natural gas, and it’s looking to the resource-rich South China Sea, claiming almost the whole thing as its own. But Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims there.
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