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Japan baby dancing

It's never too early to learn to dance. At this dance class outside Tokyo, children are being shown the samba shuffle and other dance moves in an activity that's meant to help mother and baby. more »

Latvian kids build Spring bird boxes

This the sound of spring for many in Latvia. With a little guidance from their parents, children at the Riga Zoo made bird boxes in anticipation of the returning migrating birds. more »

A Chinese claim to origins of soccer

Brits may have claim as the inventors of modern soccer, but the sport has its roots far to the east. more »

Firts day of scool in Haiti?

Monday was supposed to be the first day of school in Haiti. At the Lycee Marie-Jeanne public school in Port-au-Prince, students turn up with freshly-pressed uniforms and buffed shoes only to be turned away by their principal. more »

Quake damage in Mexico

Authorities survey cracked streets and overflowing canals in Mexicali, Mexico...one day after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the U.S.-Mexico border town. more »

French saxophonist and clarinettist Louis Sclavis opens Eurojazz Madrid 2010 at the Reina Sofia Museum

Following the success of the first part of the programme at the San Juan Evangelista Music and Jazz Club, the Eurojazz Madrid 2010 festival is now moving on to the Reina Sofia National Museum and Art Centre, where it will host some of the most representative European jazz acts. more »

Economic Crises Taking a Toll on Children

Economic shocks are taking a toll on a population already facing high risks in low-income countries: children. more »

“Africa’s Golden Moment Has Come,” Says World Bank Vice President for Africa

As seventeen of Africa’s 53 nations celebrate 50 years of independence in 2010, Africa’s “golden moment has come” and investors around the globe must look to the continent often painted only as risk-prone if they are to capitalize on business opportunities. more »

Bruce Lee legacy revived in China

Kung Fu legend Bruce Lee’s legacy is being revived, decades after his death. more »

Easter egg production in full swing

With Easter just days away, chocolate egg production in this Belgian chocolate house is in full swing. more »

The approval of AB Bank SNORAS profit distribution

During the ordinary general shareholders’ meeting of AB Bank SNORAS, which took place on 31st March 2010, the bank’s profit distribution was approved. more »

The EU welcomes the Serbian Parliament’s declaration condemning the Srebrenica massacre

The EU has welcomed the adoption by the Serbian Parliament of a declaration in which it condemns the Srebrenica massacre. more »

Lithuania’s interests must be secured in NATO’s new strategic concept

The Ministry of National Defence must seek that NATO's new strategic concept takes account of Lithuania's interests, President of the Republic of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė underlined during her visit to the Ministry of National Defence. more »

Belgium close to burqa ban

Belgium moved a step closer to becoming the first country in Europe to outlaw full Islamic veils from its streets, following a landmark vote by Belgian lawmakers on Wednesday. more »

New exercise in democracy

Europeans will soon have a new way of getting the EU to act on issues that concern them. But how will the ‘citizens’ initiative’ work in practice? more »

Easter - religious observance, water & eggs...

As celebrations for Easter week get under way millions of the faithful will be heading to Churches across Europe to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. more »

International donors meet to rally support for Haiti

Speaking ahead of an international donors' conference on Haiti 31 March, the MEP heading parliament's delegation said "it is imperative to rebuild the country in order not to repeat past mistakes". more »

Ministers of Culture urge that culture be put at the heart of the “EU 2020” Economic strategy

The Ministers of Culture of the EU, gathered for an informal meeting in Barcelona, have unanimously approved “to put culture at the heart of the 2020 strategy” which will act as a framework for a more competitive and sustainable economy during this decade. more »

The government of Spain calls on the international community to promote honest governance in Haiti

Speaking in New York at the "Towards and New Future for Haití" donor conference, María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, First Vice President of the Spanish government, called on the international community to help Haiti build a stable, participative, honest and transparent government. more »

Lego art

Nathan Sawaya was often told not to give up his day job. Especially not if he was just going to play with Lego. more »