The Theater Company Is 1927; The Technology Is Cutting Edge
The British troupe 1927 has used vintage style and distinctive animation to make a name for itself in London and beyond. Its latest play is Golem.
Europe
In Spain, A Kingly Ring With A Hidden Surprise Wraps Up The Holidays
The roscón is a ring-shaped, citrus-infused brioche ubiquitous on Spanish tables on Three Kings Day, Jan. 6. It comes with an ancient pedigree and a trinket inside that will bring luck to the finder.
Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar
A combination of political instability in Greece, possible quantitative easing in the eurozone and a stronger dollar are all pushing the common European currency lower.
Kremlin Choreographs Politics To Make Putin Look Good, Author Says
Author Peter Pomerantsev talks to David Greene about how the Kremlin has maintained Russian President Vladimir Putin's popularity at home despite this year's challenges.
Turkey's President And His 1,100-Room 'White Palace'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the massive presidential complex is a symbol of Turkey's growing importance. But as one opposition politician puts it: Only dictators want to live in palaces.
25 Years After Death, A Dictator Still Casts A Shadow In Romania
Nicolae Ceausescu ruled with an iron fist for 25 years until he was overthrown and executed on Christmas Day in 1989. A quarter-century after his ouster, the country is still dealing with his legacy.
Pope Announces 20 New Cardinals, With Homelands From Myanmar To Mexico
Some of the prelates come from countries that have never before been represented at such a high level in the Catholic Church — including Tonga and Cape Verde.
Abandoned Ship Carrying Hundreds Of Syrian Migrants Towed To Italy
The vessel, carrying about 450 people trying to reach Europe, was towed to an Italian port after smugglers jumped ship in rough seas.
Life Getting Tougher For Syrian Migrants, Refugees In Russia
Even Syrians who made their way to Russia long before their country's civil war are finding life tougher since the war started, with employers exploiting their desperation for a safe home.
Migrants On Cargo Ships Often Know Crew Will Abandon It
Another ship carrying hundreds of migrants from the Middle East was abandoned at sea by its crew and taken to shore in Italy. Robert Siegel talks to Carlotta Sami, spokesperson for UN's refuge agency.