We Go Underground To Tour London's Crossrail Project
Crossrail touts itself as the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. It's made up of 10 new train stations and 26 miles of tunnels below London. It's due to open in 2018.
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The 85-Year-Old Widow Who's The Symbol Of Spain's Economic Woes
Carmen Martinez Ayuso was evicted from her apartment because her son took out a loan he couldn't repay. Now she's been the recipient of unexpected kindness this holiday season.
Brazilian Politician's Fiery Comments Revives Debate On Free Speech
When a member of Brazil's congress said a female colleague "deserves" to be raped, it set off a national debate about hate speech and congressional immunity.
Former Regime Figure Elected President In Tunisia
Tunisian voters chose a figure from the regime of the ousted dictator for president - opting for slow change rather than risking the chaos that has occurred after uprisings in other countries.
Army General To Determine Fate of Bowe Bergdahl
The Pentagon said action against Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl could range from no further action to convening a court martial. The Taliban held Bergdahl for five years until his release in a prisoner exchange.
For An Island Trapped In The '50s, An Instant Digital Revolution
Cuba is one of the least connected countries on Earth, with 5 percent of residents online. But it could become the Caribbean's largest market if the Castros open the nation up to the Internet.
Calling U.S. A 'Cesspool,' North Korea Warns Against Escalation
North Korea's National Defense Commission, which is headed by the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, said its military was ready to fight America "in all war spaces including cyber warfare space."
For Norwegian-Americans, Christmas Cheer Is Wrapped Up In Lefse
For many Norwegian-American families, the most anticipated Christmas treat isn't chocolate or sugar-dusted cookies. It's a simple potato-based pancake, spread with butter and sugar or jam.
Cuba's Jews, Catholics Have Very Different Takes On The U.S. Thaw
The country's tiny Jewish community is embracing the breakthrough. But some Catholics feel betrayed by President Obama's overtures to Cuba's communist government.
Pope Francis, At Christmas Gathering, Blasts Vatican's Bureaucrats
He accused the Curia, which oversees the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, of "spiritual Alzheimer's" and careerism. Francis has made reforming the Vatican a major part of his agenda.