NBCNews.com (blog) | Hungarian Charged With War Crimes for Actions in World War II New York Times BERLIN — A prosecutor in Budapest filed war-crimes charges against a Hungarian man, now 98, who is accused of regularly beating Jewish men, women and children under his supervision and helping to send almost 12,000 Hungarian Jews to Nazi death ... 98-year-old charged with 'unlawful execution, torture' of Jews during World War II Hungarian man, 98, charged with World War II crimes: prosecutors Hungarian ex-policeman accused of deporting Jews to Nazi death camps |
The Guardian | World Cup only benefits outsiders, say Brazil protesters CNN Belo Horizonte, Brazil (CNN) -- At 11 pm, the tired and the injured gathered in Belo Horizonte for one last expression of discontent. More than a thousand sat in Praca Sete de Setembro, a square in the center of the city, chanting against the ... Brazil's Protests: Social Inequality and World Cup Spending Fuel Mass Unrest Brazil protests catch authorities on the back foot Brazil kicks off: World Cup excess draws hundreds of thousands to street protests |
Brad Pitt unleashes 'World War Z' in NYC USA TODAY None more apocalyptic than World War Z, the zombie thriller that hurls into theaters June 21. Pitt premiered the film in Manhattan on Monday, in Times Square, and signed autographs for the appreciative crowd congregated in the heat, waiting for him. |
New York Daily News | World War Z: Brad Pitt vs. the Zombies TIME They don't shamble in a malevolent sleepwalk, like the creatures in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead. They aren't adorable if voracious teens, like the undead kid in the ghoul-meets-girl Warm Bodies. The zombies in World War Z are a swift ... Brad Pitt Promises 'World War Z' Will Be 'Most Intense' Movie You'll See All Year Brad Pitt talks possible "World War Z" franchise at NY premiere 'World War Z' review: Brad Pitt's pit against zombies, but star can't breathe ... |
Why the World Cup can't save Brazil's tourism industry NBCNews.com (blog) The tournament starting Saturday, a dress rehearsal for the 2014 World Cup, will lay bare for visitors what may surprise many: despite gorgeous beaches, a tempting climate and legendary hospitality, Brazil's tourism industry pales next to its neighbors. |
3News NZ | The world's best airline is... CNN Le Bourget, France (CNN) -- Emirates has been voted the world's best airline by passengers at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. The awards -- decided by 18.2 million passengers in 160 countries around the world -- judge airlines on everything ... Flying high: World's best airlines revealed |
Bloomberg | Iran reach 2014 World Cup; South Korea, Australia also qualify CNN International (CNN) -- Iran, South Korea and Australia all booked a place in next year's FIFA World Cup following a dramatic final round of group matches in the Asian qualifying competition. A second-half goal from Reza Ghoochannejhad was enough for Iran to beat ... Iran 'in heaven' as soccer team qualifies for 2014 World Cup Iran, South Korea, Australia reach 2014 World Cup Australia Clinches World Cup Spot With Iran, South Korea |
Fall Classics: The 11 World Series showdowns between the Yankees and Dodgers SI.com Coming into the 1941 World Series, the Yankees had won 11 pennants and Brooklyn just two, one in 1916 and the other in 1920. In '41, however, the Dodgers completed their climb out of the second division under third-year player/manager — and former ... |
Just Jared | Backstreet Boys Choose Love On New Single, 'In A World Like This' MTV.com Backstreet Boys had a special treat for their fans on Tuesday as they inch closer to their July album release. BSB debuted their lead single, "In a World Like This," an up-tempo track about finding love when you need it most. "In a world like this ... Backstreet Boys Blow Minds With Sweet New Single! Hear In A World Like This ... Backstreet Boys: 'In a World Like This' - Listen Now! |
NPR | Pickwick On World Cafe NPR In this installment of World Cafe, you'll hear three songs from Pickwick's debut album, Can't Talk Medicine, as well as the full story behind the band's reinvention. This installment of World Cafe was first published on May 1, 2013. Share. 192Facebook ... |
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