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Pacifying Rio's Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success

Brazilian authorizes might feel a bit bewildered about all of the protests there. After all, conditions for Brazil's poor have improved over the past decade. The World's Jason Margolis has the story.

Pacifying Rio's Favelas: Controversial Revitalization Program Showing Signs of Success

Lending Circles: Helping Immigrants in America Build Credit

Lending Circles: Helping Immigrants in America Build Credit

Qatar Plan to Invest in Muslim Populated Paris Suburbs Makes Some French Uneasy

Qatar Plan to Invest in Muslim Populated Paris Suburbs Makes Some French Uneasy

'Girl Rising' Film Shows How Educating Girls Can Break the Cycle of Poverty

'Girl Rising' Film Shows How Educating Girls Can Break the Cycle of Poverty

Medellín's Makeover

Medellín's Makeover

Spanish Baker Starts a Bread War

A baker in the region around Valencia, Spain, has his own answer to the national economic crisis. He's selling loaves of bread for just 20 euro cents. Other bakers are furious, claiming he's selling below cost to put them out of business.

Spanish Baker Starts a Bread War
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Art & Music as Alternatives to Violence in Medellín, Colombia

Colombia's second largest city was once dominated by the drug cartel of Pablo Escobar. Crime remains high. Which is why several groups in the city are determined to provide peaceful alternatives for young people through art and music.

Art & Music as Alternatives to Violence in Medellín, Colombia
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Abandoned Horse Barn in Denver to Become Center for Combatting Global Poverty

A group of engineers and business entrepreneurs in Denver is looking to transform some 19th century horse stables into a hub for helping the poorest of the poor in the developing world.

Abandoned Horse Barn in Denver to Become Center for Combatting Global Poverty

New York Sikhs Organize Help for Sandy Victims

Members of Indian Sikh communities from around New York have organized to help those hardest-hit by Hurricane Sandy. Sikh volunteers are in Queens, providing hot food for displaced people in need of a meal.

New York Sikhs Organize Help for Sandy Victims
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South Africans Watch the US Vote

We hear from The World's Anders Kelto is in Capetown, South Africa, for a look at how the US election is playing there.

South Africans Watch the US Vote

India's Real 'Slumdog Millionaire' is Spending His Money Wisely

Last year, India had a real Slumdog Millionaire. 28-year-old Sushil Kumar won a million dollars on India's version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". But he still lives in a small house with ten other family members and is spending his money wisely.

India's Real 'Slumdog Millionaire' is Spending His Money Wisely

Nelly Furtado's 'The Spirit Indestructible' Draws Inspiration from Africa, the Arab Spring and More

Canadian singer Nelly Furtado has a new album out called "The Spirit Indestructible." Furtado tells anchor Lisa Mullins that the songs on the album were inspired by a trip to Africa, the Arab Spring and more.

Nelly Furtado's 'The Spirit Indestructible' Draws Inspiration from Africa, the Arab Spring and More

Former Ambassador Says Iran Has Not Responded to Offers of Help Following Quake

Former Iranian ambassador to UN says countries and agencies have offered to help after deadly earthquake hit Iran.

Former Ambassador Says Iran Has Not Responded to Offers of Help Following Quake

Hunger in Syria: Millions Need Aid

The civil war in Syria has created a major food crisis, according to a new assessment. Anchor Aaron Schachter gets details from WFP spokeswoman, Caroline Hurford, and asks what can be done.

Hunger in Syria: Millions Need Aid

Federer Wimbledon Triumph Nets Big Win for Oxfam

A bet placed nearly a decade ago on Roger Federer winning seven or more Wimbledon titles, has netted more than $150,000 for Oxfam.

Federer Wimbledon Triumph Nets Big Win for Oxfam