Ending Centuries Of Tradition, A Bull Survives A Spanish Festival
One of Spain's biggest fiestas involves stabbing a bull as it runs through the streets, dying. Many call it cruel. Others call it tradition. This year, the bull still ran, but the killing was banned.
View ArticleFor U.S. Minority Students In China, The Welcome Comes With Scrutiny
U.S. and Chinese educators are trying to create more opportunities for American minority students to study in China, which has grown increasingly aware of the importance of diversity in U.S. culture.
View ArticlePipe Dream Becomes High-Tech Transport Line For Historic Belgian Brew
A pipeline of beer may sound like a dream to some suds lovers, but this one may just help one Belgian brewer keep the taps flowing.
View ArticleLong Absent In China, Tipping Makes A Comeback At A Few Trendy Restaurants
Viewed for decades as capitalist exploitation, tipping is now encouraged at some upscale urban restaurants catering to wealthy young customers. Restaurateurs insist it's strictly voluntary.
View ArticleItaly's 'Cultural Allowance' For Teens Aims To Educate, Counter Extremism
Italy is giving 500 euros to every 18-year-old to spend on theater, music, books or other cultural events. The money is aimed at educating native-born Italians and assimilating immigrants.
View ArticleFor Affirmative Action, Brazil Sets Up Controversial Boards To Determine Race
A quota system for public universities and government jobs was meant to increase the number of Afro-Brazilians. But it has been abused, and now a committee will decide an applicant's race.
View ArticleA Storied Hong Kong Newspaper Feels The Heat From China
Recently purchased by Chinese tech tycoon Jack Ma, the South China Morning Post, one of Hong Kong's premier newspapers, seems to be under pressure from mainland China, just like the city it serves.
View ArticleSome Britons Are Learning To Love Football — The American Kind
Sunday's Jaguars vs. Colts game drew 84,000 fans to Wembley Stadium, and they spent as much as $600 apiece for tickets. How did an American sport find such devoted fans in the U.K.?
View ArticleAlong Germany's Coast, A Nazi Resort Becomes An Upscale Destination
One of the biggest Nazi relics, a massive beachfront indoctrination camp on the Baltic Sea, has been transformed into condominiums and a luxury tourist resort. It's causing a stir.
View ArticleReplicas Of Artifacts Destroyed By ISIS 'Rising From Destruction' In Rome
An exhibit at the Colosseum features life-size reconstructions of ancient works that ISIS damaged or destroyed in Iraq and Syria. "It is a universal heritage," says curator Francesco Rutelli.
View ArticleIn Egypt, The High Cost Of Romance Is Crippling Hopes Of Marriage
Egypt's financial crisis has led to double-digit inflation with lasting repercussions. Rising prices make marriage unaffordable for tens of thousands of Egyptians — and not only those who are poor.
View ArticleChina's Internet Stars Embrace Lowbrow — And Aim For High Profits
China's Internet stars are widely panned as vulgar, vapid and materialistic. But China's fierce demand for online content is helping the newly minted celebs to surpass A-list movie stars in earnings.
View ArticleMexico City's Plan To Fight Sexual Assault: Whistles On The Subway
The mayor is handing out a half-million whistles to women in hopes of combating sexual harassment on public transportation. But critics say this only addresses a small part of the problem.
View ArticleWhen Cultural Heritage Is At Risk, Italy's Art Police Come To The Rescue
Over the decades, they've tracked down looted paintings and manuscripts, and rescued artwork after natural disasters. These days, they're salvaging centuries-old works in Italy's Amatrice quake zone.
View ArticleA Palestinian Preaches Positive Thinking To A Tough Crowd: His Own People
Motivational speaker Saed Karzoun has a tough sell in the West Bank as he tries to preach optimism and self-empowerment at a time when pessimism runs high among Palestinians.
View ArticleThe Pope Commemorates The Reformation That Split Western Christianity
Martin Luther created one of Christianity's greatest rifts when he denounced the Catholic Church in 1517. But Pope Francis is taking part in the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
View ArticleArab Rapper Tests The Limit Of Israel's Artistic Freedoms
An Arab hip-hop group has lyrics that say the Jewish state has "raped the Arab soul." The group sees it as free expression. Israel's culture minister says it could incite violence.
View ArticleChinese Mogul Buys Dick Clark Productions, His Latest U.S. Purchase
Wang Jianlin, one of China's richest men, has been pursuing U.S. entertainment properties in recent years. Will he succeed where other foreign investors have struggled in the past.
View ArticleAs Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Enter The Workforce, High-Tech Beckons
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel are increasingly seeking jobs in the secular world, with an eye especially on the high-tech sector.
View ArticleFit For A King: Grand Museum Will Showcase Tut And Egypt's Ancient Culture
The billion-dollar museum is set to open near Giza's pyramids next year. The highlight: King Tut. But amid a financial crisis and drop in tourism, who will come?
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