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Five Things You Had To See Online This Week

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Five Things You Had To See Online This Week

And the Beat Making Lab goes on, to Ethiopia

And the Beat Making Lab goes on, to Ethiopia

Brutal Zetas cartel leader's capture expected to splinter group

Brutal Zetas cartel leader's capture expected to splinter group

IKEA creates modular shelters for refugees

IKEA creates modular shelters for refugees

2012 in review: These PRI.org stories captured your interest most

2012 in review: These PRI.org stories captured your interest most

Young New Yorkers form club for adventurous eaters

Ever eaten a Balut? How about eyeballs? Or maybe a blood dinner? Those are just a few of the gourmet specialties enjoyed by New York's club of Gastronauts, who aim to expand their cultural palates through culinary exploration.

Young New Yorkers form club for adventurous eaters

Company in Prague turns to homeless people to show city's less-seen side

Prague is a major tourist draw in Europe's Czech Republic. But, like much of Europe, the city and country have its share of economic problems, which are contributing to a rise in homelessness. But one tourism company is harnessing that and hiring the homeless as tour guides. And they have a distinctly different point of view.

Company in Prague turns to homeless people to show city's less-seen side

American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo

The United States is held in high regard in Kosovo because of its role in supporting the former Serbian province's bid for independence. So, for many Kosovars, having a beefy American muscle car is a high sign of status. So much so that Kosovars living abroad, even in the U.S., often bring their cars home with them on vacation.

American cars a sign of status, admiration in Kosovo

Ukrainian Sleeping Beauty art exhibit seeks to awaken political slumber

Ukraine is in turmoil as political opposition is silenced. One artist chose to illustrate that turmoil, or waiting, with a unique art exhibition that involves women serving in the role of Sleeping Beauties, waiting for the right man to kiss them. If they open their eyes, they agree to marry the man who kissed them.

Ukrainian Sleeping Beauty art exhibit seeks to awaken political slumber

Mosque leader suspected of framing Pakistani teenager for blasphemy

Rimsha Masih was arrested in Pakistan last month after she was charged with burning a Koran. Now, however, police say the person who first alleged she'd burned the Islamic holy book did it himself.

Mosque leader suspected of framing Pakistani teenager for blasphemy

London Paralympic Games open to high expecations

The London Paralympic Games have kicked off and are expected to be the largest and most-watched Paralympic Games ever.

London Paralympic Games open to high expecations

Colombia government pursues talks with FARC rebels

Colombia's drug-fueled guerrilla war has gone on for nearly half a century. The last round of peace talks fell apart 10 years ago. But now the Colombian government seems willing to try again. Officials are hopeful that negotiations could bring an end to the deadly attacks and brutal kidnappings that have long plagued their country.

Colombia government pursues talks with FARC rebels

Mexicans near border rely on Texas media for news on drug violence

The drug war in Mexico has turned local journalism there into a potentially deadly career choice. Powerful cartels often threaten or kill hometown journalists who dare to report on the latest violence. But an innovative system for getting information out quickly -- and safely -- has recently emerged.

Mexicans near border rely on Texas media for news on drug violence

Swedes develop an affection for classic American muscle cars

Many people in Sweden are buying up as many classic American muscle cars as they can get. They long for, and in many cases have recreated, a culture that thrived in America of the 1950s and 60s.

Swedes develop an affection for classic American muscle cars

Researcher says rising corn prices could spark global food riots

The United States is the largest producer of one of the most world's important crops: corn. We use it to feed people, livestock and, when it's turned into ethanol, cars. But as the country faces the worst drought in more than 50 years, some experts say the U.S. can no longer afford to turn that food into fuel.

Researcher says rising corn prices could spark global food riots