The World
In Greece, anti-immigrant mood rises during economic crisis
During the ongoing economic catastrophe in Greece, anti-immigrant anger is on the rise.
World Cup and Olympic slum crackdowns
In anticipation of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016, Brazilian police are making armed raids into the famous favelas or slums of Rio de Janeiro.
Cheap olive oil threatens farmers
The Spanish olive oil industry is being damaged by cheap costs to consumers.
15th century justice and blood feuds persist
A traditional legal code called the kanun fuels persistent blood feuds in Albania. Some are trying to end the bloody tradition.
Iranian officials ban necklaces on men
Iranian officials now forbid men from wear necklaces, adding to bans on hairstyles and tight clothing.
Putin, Medvedev start Presidential campaigns in Russia
President Dimitri Medvedev and Former President, current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are distinguishing themselves in anticipation of next year's Presidential election.
Keeping SETI's hunt for extraterrestrial life alive
The SETI Institute in California is dedicated to searching the skies for extraterrestrial intelligence. It's also facing a budget crisis.
Uganda's anti-gay bill on hold
A controversial bill in Uganda that that called for the death penalty for homosexuality failed to make it out of parliament.
Mexican soccer players blame tainted beef after testing positive for banned substance
Five Mexican soccer players have tested positive for the banned muscle enhancing substance Clenbuterol, but it is still uncertain whether they ingested it knowingly or through tainted beef.
Spanish town claims: We invented Coca Cola
Official records say that Coca Cola was invented in Atlanta, but a small town in Spain claim that the soft drink was actually invented there.
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