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FIFA Accomodation Policy Too Complicated, B&B Operators Say

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For the first time in the history of the World Cup FIFA has turned to bed and breakfasts and other independent accommodations to supplement the inventory of hotels, but not without glitches.Read more...

To Everything, Turn, Turn, Turn

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Daniel Kohn
Contributor

Big-box music stores may be closing, but the local record shop has more staying power.Read more...

Cape Town Prepares To Host World But Struggles To House Its Own

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Richie Duchon
Staff Reporter

South Africa is preparing to host the world next year for the 2010 World Cup, but one of the country's biggest cities is struggling to host its own swelling population.

SA National Arts Festival: Dance, Film and More

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Neon Tommy Reporters

The South African National Arts Festival in Grahamstown boasted more than 2,000 different performances of nearly every art form under the African sun.

Refugees Fear Closure of Cape Town Visa Center

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Richie Duchon
Staff Reporter

Refugees from poor and war torn countries in Africa seeking refuge in Cape Town, South Africa have a new obstacle.

Swine Flu Closes More Schools But Hong Kong Residents Are Calm

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Francesca Ayala
Staff Reporter

Many make distinction between swine flu and the deadly SARS virus.Read more...

Universal Language Spoken At Tiananmen Vigil

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Adriana Dermenjian
Staff Reporter

The night belonged to anyone who wanted to be a part of it. Each candle represented someone different who believed in a fundamental ideal: Freedom of speech to all who’ll listen, even those who don’t understand the language.Read more...