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'Divorce hotel' in the Netherlands eases painful process
Over a three-day stay at a luxury divorce hotel in the Netherlands, a mediator and other specialists – notaries, even psychologists – are on hand to help couples get divorced.
Heightened tensions between US allies Israel, Egypt, Turkey
Violent demonstrations in Cairo over the weekend led to an attack on Israeli embassy and the evacuation of diplomatic staff.
First ever Chinese-American ambassador to China
Gary Locke is the first Chinese-American to serve as ambassador to China, and some Chinese are hopeful he can bridge cultures.
Aborting girls increasingly common practice in India
As Indians become more prosperous and have access to technology that can tell them the sex of a fetus, they are increasingly choosing to abort girls.
Surprising finding on resilience of 9/11 survivors
Scientists studying the psychological impact of 9/11 on New Yorkers make surprising finding on resilience in survivors.
Learning about 9/11 in the classroom
The challenges to teaching about 9/11 when students are increasingly too young to have many actual memories of the events of that day.
Locals in Indonesia making a living as rented carpool riders
Some streets in Indonesia are restricted to cars with three riders, so Indonesians are making a living by renting themselves out as riders.
Ancient Incan agriculture revived due to climate change
Ancient Andean crops and farming methods are revived as Peruvians struggle to deal with the effects of climate change.
Nearly entire Russian ice hockey team dies in plane crash
Russian hockey team loses 37 players and coaches in plane crash -- roster included former NHL all-stars and Olympic champions.
Why sidewalk dining is banned in Istanbul
Diners in the busy Istanbul district of Beyoglu are being forced to take their meals inside, as government regulations have banned outdoor dining.
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