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10 best picture books for children

In "100 Best Books for Children," Anita Silvey recommends picture books for children ages 2 to 8. Some of these titles have excited the eye for decades, while others are more recent additions to the canon. But all make excellent bedtime reading.
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10 best picture books for children

In "100 Best Books for Children," Anita Silvey recommends picture books for children ages 2 to 8. Some of these titles have excited the eye for decades, while others are more recent additions to the canon. But all make excellent bedtime reading.
As Barcelona bans bullfights, reeling Spain seeks its national soul

Spain's young democracy has experienced both economic boom and euro-crisis bust over the past decade, shaking its national psyche. What will Spain's future look like?
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Catalonia votes for less death in the afternoon with bullfighting ban

Catalonia, the Spanish region where independence sentiment runs strong, voted to ban bullfighting in a move that some said stressed its differences from the rest of Spain. But the old pastimes popularity is fading, and activists said it was simply the humane thing to do.
Bullfighting ban in Spain? Catalonia says no more; activists target Madrid

Bullfighting ban legislation was signed in Catalonia on Wednesday marking Spain's first major region to adopt a bullfighting ban. Activists are targeting Madrid next.
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Catalonia outlaws bullfighting. What would Hemingway say?

Even as the tide turns against bullfighting, Ernest Hemingway is remembered as a champion of the sport.
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Mexican matador arrested for running from bull

Mexican matador Christian Hernandez saw a bull charging at him, he did what most sensible people would do: he ran away. He was then arrested for breach of contract.
Pongal: A relevant dish and festival

Even far from India, this celebration stills holds meaning.
Do apes have human rights?

Spain may soon give rights to great apes. That could better their treatment. But it will erode rights.