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In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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Latin America Monitor
Dreamers flock to Rio: A Sarajevan learns to samba in Brazil
A British train robber made Rio famous as a hideaway in the 1970s, but nowadays foreigners like Devla Imperatrix arrive in droves, armed with dreams and money to invest, writes a blogger.
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Global News Blog
Traditional Tanzanian music falls in popularity, but demands preservation
Muziki wa dansi music was inspired by Tanzanian national pride after its independence in the 1960s. Today, a heritage project is trying to archive the unique music for future generations.
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J. R. Martinez, Army vet, wins Dancing With the Stars (video)
J.R. Martinez, Army vet and soap actor, beat out Rob Kardashian for the Dancing With the Stars Season 13 title. Kardashian got more judges' points, but J.R. Martinez got more audience votes.
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In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
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Latin America Monitor
Brazil passes its first organizational hurdle ahead of 2014 World Cup
Protesters gathered outside the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw this weekend in Rio de Janeiro to demand that the soccer tournament stay free of corruption. They promised to keep up pressure as the event nears.
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In Pictures: Brazil: sights to see
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/24
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/01
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In Pictures: Subway stories
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/08
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Fat Tuesday 2011: Top cities that celebrate Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday is the culmination of days, weeks, or even months of celebration. Here are the cities that top the list, from the notorious French Quarter parties to a festival that is recognized by UNESCO.
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In Pictures: Carnival 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/06
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/28
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/22
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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In Pictures: Mexican Independence Day
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South Africa World Cup 101: Why is the World Cup such a big deal?
Like the Olympics, the South Africa World Cup stirs deep strains of national pride. But unlike the Olympics, there’s only one sport to focus on, and it’s not about individual feats in highly specialized events.
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Latin music: Salsa, merengue, and samba rhythms come to the concert hall
Latin music influences – including salsa, merengue, and samba – are seeping into the concert hall as directors seek to broaden the appeal.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/16
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In Pictures: Carnival 2010
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Brazil carnival queen: A 7-year-old?
One samba school's choice of Julia Lira – a third-grader who likes watching soap operas and singing along to Beyoncé – to be its lead dancer at carnival is drawing fire from some child rights advocates.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Norah Jones's latest CD, a contemporary 'Alice in Wonderland' on the Syfy Channel, acclaimed Pixar-animated movie shorts on ABC, and more.
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Photos of the Day: 1015
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Rio wins 2016 Olympics: Samba and joyous spontaneity hint at what's in store
Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Games victory unleashes a carnival at Copacabana beach.
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