How Glasgow Shed Its Reputation As 'The Murder Capital Of Western Europe'
Over the last decade, Scotland's biggest city cut its homicide rate by two-thirds. A change in the style of policing is seen as a major factor.
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Amid Corruption Scandal, FIFA Delays Bidding On 2026 World Cup
The organization's secretary-general said it would be "nonsense" to begin the bidding process amid the turmoil. FIFA said its executive committee would discuss the process at a meeting later.
Tea Tuesdays: The Chemis-Tea Of Pouring The Perfect English-Style Cuppa
The British are very specific about how they take their tea: black, with milk and sugar. But steeping the optimal cup requires a surprising amount of chemistry. Here's a guide to the science.
Tea Tuesdays: Gift Of The Moon, Bane Of The Spanish — The Story Of Yerba Mate
Legend has it the moon gifted this drink to the Guaraní people of South America. It was banned by the colonial government. The Jesuits made it their most profitable crop. Oh, and the pope drinks it.
Tea Tuesdays: Kenyan Farmers See Green In The Color Purple
Kenya has spent 25 years developing a purple "supertea" with high levels of antioxidants. The hope is that the tea will appeal to health-minded consumers and revive the country's struggling industry.
Tea Tuesdays: The Scottish Spy Who Stole China's Tea Empire
In the mid-1800s, Britain was a global superpower with a big weakness for tea, all of which came from China. But a botanist with a talent for espionage helped Britain swipe the secrets of tea.
A Gender Revolution Hits The Streets, Two Wheels At A Time
On one ride, a guy knocked one of the girls off her bike. But it didn't discourage these Afghan teens from cruising around Kabul every Friday and challenging the view that women shouldn't bike.
Drop In Demand Leads To Layoffs In Russia's Auto Market
Russia's economy is going through a slump brought on by low oil prices and Western sanctions. But if the country's auto market is any measure, the economy faces a long and difficult road ahead.
Jeb Bush Visits Europe Ahead Of Presidential Campaign Announcement
Soon-to-be presidential candidate Jeb Bush is in Europe this week, burnishing his foreign policy credentials. At an economic conference in Berlin Tuesday, Bush said the U.S. and its allies need to be clear about the consequences if Russia fails to respect the sovereignty of its neighbors.
The Trouble That's Brewing In Burundi
Protesters are marching against the president's plan for a third term. Some 100,000 refugees have fled. The fear is that one of the world's poorest countries could slip back into civil war.