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As Mitt Romney's convention closes, the buzz in Germany is about Paul RyanThe Republican focus, of course, was the official nomination of Mitt Romney for president. But Germany appears more interested in his choice of running mate.
Empowering Prague's homeless by hiring them as tour guidesThe Pragulic service's guides share their experiences living on the streets of Prague with tourists – and share in profits from the tours with the sevice's founders, three graduate students.
Russia's Putin: 'Galley slave' or Persian Gulf monarch?Vladimir Putin once compared ruling Russia to being a 'galley slave,' but a new pamphlet critical of his state-owned wealth compares him to a Persian Gulf monarch.
No clear winners in trial of Anders Behring BreivikBreivik got 21 years, but was found sane as he wanted. Prosecutors saw him jailed, but mishandled the psychiatric findings. And now the prime minister is feeling heat for security's slow response.
Japan demands investigation into attack on ambassador's car in ChinaThe attack by a group of men in Beijing came as nationalist sentiment deepens in both China and Japan over ownership of islands in the South China Sea.
Fiscally conservative Romney-Ryan ticket: Does it appeal in Germany?Germany has promoted austerity as central to fixing eurozone woes. So is there any resonance between Chancellor Merkel's views and the Romney-Ryan ticket?
- Centenarian sister helps Sardinian siblings set world record
Nine Sardinians were recognized Wednesday as the oldest living siblings, with a combined age of 818. The eldest sister celebrated her 105th birthday today.
Despite drones and blimps, rocket attacks in Afghanistan prove hard to stopNATO officials say Afghan militants fired rockets on Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, damaging a plane used by American Gen. Martin Dempsey.
What do Yemenis want from the West? Whitening strips, for one thing.Correspondent Adam Baron becomes a sort of Santa Claus upon return from the United States to his new home in Sanaa, Yemen.
Ecuadorians rally around decision to offer asylum for AssangeBritain's forceful demands on Ecuador over Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has rallied Ecuadorians around their country's decision to grant him asylum.
Amid pressures of daily life, more Koreans revive interest in shamanismShamanism, also known as Muism, hasn't always been accepted in Korea, and some still view practitioners skeptically. Still, many modern Koreans are turning to the indigenous practice for guidance.
- Saudi plan to boost women's employment? Create a women-friendly city.
The Saudi government announced the formation of a women-friendly city in Hofuf, scheduled to open next year. The idea is to increase work opportunities – without defying religious custom.
Atheism on the rise around the globeAccording to a new poll, religiosity worldwide is declining while more people say they are atheists. In the United States, a growing number consider themselves non-believers.
Winner of most 2012 Olympic defections: CameroonEconomic misery (or opportunity) drives many Olympic athletes to defect in modern times, but political defections still plague communist bloc teams such as Cuba.
Riots test new French President HollandeRiots in the northern city of Amiens have revived concerns about minority grievances and unrest in France.
In Norway, calls for the prime minister to step downThe calls come in the wake of condemnatory findings by the July 22 commission, which investigated last year's Breivik massacre.
China's response to 2012 Olympics: American physique tough to beatThe US team bagged 104 medals compared to China’s 88, disrupting hopes for what looked at first like it would have been a first-ever blowout for China.
Teddy bear air drop still roils in BelarusBelorussians have been put on trial for complicity in last month's teddy bear air drop by two Swedes protesting Belarus's poor human rights and democracy record.
- Olympics 2012: Can German athletes learn something from all that US flag-waving?
Even though Americans may get a little carried away at the Olympics, Germans could express a bit more public patriotism. Think Robert Harting, who just won gold in the discus.
Is international justice finally finding its footing?A prison sentence for a Congolese warlord. A court ruling for a Chadian dictator to be tried for torture. Some 67 years after Nuremberg trials, international courts and tribunals are making their mark.
