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Sylvia Maria Gross is an editor at The World.SMG

Sylvia Maria Gross

Sylvia Maria Gross was an editor at The World.
Building a music community in transient Dubai
7:28
University chaplains help international students find their way in the US
5:59
In India, the opening of a Hindu temple at a controversial site sparks fears — and cheers
Virginia looks to ban land sales to China and Chinese companies
Beloved Bollywood film screened daily for decades in Mumbai
Postcards from around the world reflect how life has changed 2 years into the pandemic
Postcards from around the world reflect on how life has changed 2 years into the pandemic
Colombian court considers decriminalizing abortion
line of dancers in front of a church
Lifestyle & Belief
In Germany, dancing is banned on ‘silent’ religious holidays, including Good Friday
Students gather to take a group picture during the library repat the University of Mosul in front of the theatre on Feb. 19, 2022.
Culture
After years of conflict and rebuilding, Mosul University’s Central Library marks new beginning  
An "Encanto" billboard stands at a movie theater in Bogotá, Colombia.
Arts, Culture & Media
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ depicts Colombia as a magical place full of possibilities — a welcome change for local audiences
Maria Isabel Parra takes her turn "at bat" during a kickball match in Riohacha, Colombia, March 26, 2021.
Migration
Kickball builds bonds between migrants and locals in this Colombian border city
Global Politics
Court considers fate of adopted Guatemalan boy
Arts, Culture & Media
Global Hit