"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return."
—Salman Rushdie
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Young girl's fight for new lungs
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:21:33 EDT
CNN's Zain Asher reports on the tumultuous journey of a 10-year-old battling for new lungs.
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Surf's up: World's biggest waves
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:27:29 EDT
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Burmese actor turns undertaker
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:38:48 EDT
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Hold your breath, we're landing
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:19:41 EDT
Before its closure in 1998, Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport was perhaps the only airport that promised a close up view of people's washing.
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Google tests Wi-Fi balloon
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:03:19 EDT
Google is preparing to conquer a new dimension: the stratosphere. The Internet giant is releasing 30 high-tech balloons in a trial of technology designed to bring the Internet to places where people are not yet connected.
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Aga Khan's $3M stable makeover
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:10:22 EDT
This weekend the historic Grand Stables -- and its adjoining Museum of the Horse -- will be unveiled to the world as part of a $3.3 million makeover led by the Aga Khan IV, business magnate and spiritual leader of 20 million Ismali Muslims.
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Why are these ads controversial?
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:14:14 EDT
The city of Chicago has displayed ads of "pregnant boys" to spark conversations on teen pregnancy.
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Bollywood in shock over 'suicide'
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:53:16 EDT
Appearing alongside some of Bollywood's biggest stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan is a dream for many aspiring young actors in India.
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Japan's deserted 007 island
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:37:57 EDT
Bond fans may recognize Japan's crumbling Hashima Island from the film "Skyfall." Behind the ruins lies the story of a town scarred by war.
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Islamic superheroes go global
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:53:25 EDT
Ten years ago a Kuwaiti graduate took a cab ride through London. By the end of the journey he had formed an idea which would spread across the world.
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'Kite Runner' author'snew novel
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:53:39 EDT
CNN's Hala Gorani talks to author Khaled Hosseini about his new book, "And The Mountains Echoed."
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Inmate's glimpse of death row
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:55:35 EDT
A Florida inmate's letters to his sister offer an unfettered and rare glimpse into death row.
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Year Zero in football's racism battle?
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:36:19 EDT
Monkey noises, name-calling, crude stereotypes: Kevin Prince Boateng had faced them all, but this time he snapped, walking off the pitch.
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Travel Europe using nothing but apps
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:46:57 EDT
CNN's Ayesha Durgahee travels to Rome using apps to book her travel, hotels and record her memories.
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Mapping London's Tube -- in Lego
Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:58:19 EDT
Every day seems to bring a new use for Lego, from getting stuck in your boot heel, to providing a new chew toy for your dog to actually teaching kids how to make things.
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