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Why Buildings Collapse Around the World
There have been a number of major building collapses in different parts of the world in recent weeks. The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at some of systemic problems that contribute to such disasters.
Facebook’s Fastest Growing Markets
We are looking for two countries that are experiencing an explosive growth of Facebook users.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appointed Cultural Ambassador
Marco Werman talks with the NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his upcoming trip to Brazil, his first as US cultural ambassador.
FIFA Insists on Beer at the World Cup
Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, says FIFA, soccer’s world governing body. Alcoholic drinks are currently banned at Brazilian stadiums.
Why Orange Juice Prices Are Going Up
A combination of cold weather in Florida and a fungicide used in Brazil is driving orange juice prices to record highs. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports.
Ahead of the 2014 World Cup, Crackdown in Brazilian Favelas
Brazilian authorities are cracking down on drug lords in the country’s infamous slums – or favelas. It’s an on-going effort ahead of the 2014 World Cup which Brazil is hosting. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Global Post reporter, Tom Phillips, who covered a police operation this weekend that took control of one of Brazil’s largest and most lawless slums.
Prosecuting Latin America’s Former Dictators
Several Latin American countries have taken important steps to prosecute their former dictatorships for crimes against humanity.
Singer Daniela Mercury’s ‘Cannibalist’ Approach to Music
Anchor Marco Werman talks to singer Daniela Mercury about her cannibalist approach to mixing rhythms that have made Brazilian music great.
Why Brazil Loves the Cordel
A centuries-old style of poetry is inspiring new music and TV drama in Brazil.
Thoughts On The 9/11 Anniversary from Around the World
The BBC has received many emails and online comments about the September 11th anniversary from around the world.
Google Begins ‘Street View’ Project of the Amazon
Google is capturing the panoramic Amazon views by mounting cameras on a boat that is running up and down rivers.
Hidden Cameras Capturing Candid Wildlife
Hidden cameras have collected 52,000 images of mammals in the wild.
“Red Hot + Rio 2″: Trip Through Brazil’s Tropicalismo movement
The Red Hot organization has been producing music since the mid-90s to benefit AIDS research.
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