Middle East | 11/21/09
New Moon opening night is in two weeks in Israel. But signs of a fan base for supernatural tales are few.
Africa | 11/20/09
New Moon opening night strikes on Nov. 27 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Eighth-grader Rea will be there with 20 of her closest friends.
Americas | 11/20/09
Honduras interim leader announced Thursday he intends to leave the presidency for about a week. But ousted President Zelaya is no closer to getting back in.
Americas | 11/20/09
In Guatemala, drug trafficking, gang violence, and a climate of impunity lead to widespread rape of women. At least 10,000 women were victims of sexual violence last year.
Asia Pacific | 11/20/09
New Moon opening night is a ways off in China, but the first Twilight movie opens there officially next week. Despite a lack of vampire lore in China, young women are snapping up the books and pirated movies.
Asia: South & Central | 11/20/09
New Moon opening night is Dec. 4 in India. The first movie, which Ritisha Mishra petitioned for, opens Nov. 20.
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