New York’s “Little Poland” losing its Poles
Poland's healthy economy beckons across Atlantic
Unlike most of its European neighbors, Poland is upbeat: its economy is growing. Many Polish immigrants in the U.S. are smelling the coffee: they're going home. What does this mean for places like Brooklyn's "Little Poland", Greenpoint? ...
Violent clashes ahead of Senegalese election
Photo gallery: Senegal's anti-encumbent protest
Rocks, batons, tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons - riot police have used whatever they can to subdue protests against President Wade's bid for a third term. But protestors are still hitting the pavement in Dakar, Senegal. ...
Mormon Latinos conflicted over Romney
The candidate takes a hard-line on immigration, angering some fellow Mormons.
Romney should be able to count on the votes of Latino Mormons. Many are conservative on social issues and would like to see a Mormon in the White House. But Romney risks alienating them with his immigration policy, which is even harsher than his Republican opponents....
A run to save olive trees in Palestine
From Traverse City, MI to Jenin, West Bank
Would you run an ultra-marathon to save some olive trees? One Michigan store owner decides that fair trade means replacing olive trees damaged and uprooted in the West Bank. ...
After Carnival, Lent
Doughnuts, satirical floats and eco-fasting - the build up to the Christian season of Lent from Trinidad to Turkey. ...
Michigan learning to love, lean on China
China has long been a source of fear for Michigan, as a recent attack ad played up. But the ad backfired. Why? Michigan's exports to China are surging, and Chinese companies setting up shop....
Soccer, stray dogs and love songs
A clash of heroic myths at Africa's Cup of Nations. How the Indian city of Kashmir is under attack from stray dogs. And a sad case of convoluted lyrics at Italy's San Remo Song Festival. Top picks from the world's media ...
The Queen of Soul
The sultry British singer Adele swept the Grammys with six wins. Listen to her greatest hits and read about Britain's surprising tradition of soul music . . . ...
Jeremy Lin dunks the world!
The incredible benchwarmer-to-star story of basketball guard Jeremy Lin has made for ecstatic fans in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. "The whole of Asia is proud of him" ...
Top Do’s and Don’ts for cross-border couples
Love always comes with wrinkles, and love across borders creates extra things to iron out. Read how some couples applied steam to their romance, and others applied too much starch....
Photo Gallery: Valentine’s Day around the globe
Angela Merkel blushes, Thais kiss for two days and some Indians protest Valentine's Day. ...
Pirate Party poised to make gains in Europe
Last weekend's protests against ACTA around Europe signal the arrival of the Pirate Party. Can privacy and copy protection spark a full-fledged political powerhouse? ...
