From Japan to Seville
Flamenco student, Maika Kubo, 24, began learning the traditional southern Spanish style of music and dance while at university in Japan
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Vatican gets mixed report card on financial reforms
European watchdog praises new laws against money laundering, but questions whether they’re being enforced
Mandela memorial interpreter for deaf: I'm schizophrenic
Accused of using fake sign language during speeches, says he may have had schizophrenic episode on stage, but defends his performance
China tells pilots to master smoggy Beijing landings
With pollution helping make Beijing airport worst for delays, domestic pilots will now have to learn to cope
India gov't says it will fight law banning gay sex
Law minister urges "quick and firm action" to reverse Supreme Court's decision to uphold century-old anti-gay sex law
Surveillance and censorship: Inside Syria's Internet
Free speech and Internet access cannnot be taken for granted in a war zone
Thailand protesters cut electricity to PM’s office
Opposition demanding embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra step down enter fresh standoff with police after weeks of unrest
EU envoy: Ukraine leader “intends to sign” EU pact
Top EU diplomat says Yanukovych will sign deal he rejected last month, sparking protests over his ties to Kremlin
Australia's highest court strikes down same-sex marriage law
Newlyweds who exchanged vows in Australian Capital Territory will now see their marriages annulled
Why Pope Francis is Time magazine's Person of the Year
Compassionate, humble pontiff has managed to change the global conversation about the Catholic Church
Joint Chiefs chair: Afghan pullout could reverse gains
Top U.S. military officer warns withdrawal of most American, allied forces by end of 2014 could further destabilize region
Expert says Mandela service interpreter for deaf was "making it up"
Deaf Federation of South Africa says his signs had no meaning; He signed during tribute by Obama, among others
U.S., Britain cut aid to Syria rebels as Islamists advance
Non-lethal aid to rebels in north cut after Islamic extremist rebel factions seize border crossing, opposition buildings
Time's Person of the Year a newcomer to world stage
Magazine says annual choice for person who had greatest impact on the world changed one of its largest institutions in extraordinary way
NYPD: 4 men with AK-47s behind Kenya mall attack
Report by NYPD counterterrorism unit says al-Shabab gunmen could have fled mall in 1st day of siege due to Kenyans’ failings
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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