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US President Barack Obama meets Britain's Prince William

Prince William’s US trip seems more political than regal

Global Scan

When British royalty comes to the US, Americans go a little nuts. But this trip by Prince William has the Brits scratching their heads. Meanwhile, at least one British parliamentarian is looking to the US for ideas on how to deal with anti-abortion protesters. And the Chinese government is hunting for a corrupt Chinese official who was obsessed with gold.

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Renewed Violence Keeps Colombia Farmers from Getting Back Their Land

Global Politics

A Royal Childhood: What’s in Store For the Royal Newborn?

Arts, Culture & Media

An Intimate Look at Queen Elizabeth II’s Reign

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From the royal wedding to riots, a swift downturn for the UK

Conflict & Justice
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British Musician Ellie Goulding Tours US With ‘Lights’

Arts, Culture & Media

Ellie Goulding is British singer-songwriter whose career is on the rise. Her latest album is called “Lights.”

A Nigerian Royal ‘Mum’ On The Royal Wedding

We head back to London for some global reaction to the Royal Wedding, to speak with one of the many international Royal famlies who’ve just watched Prince William and Princess Catherine tie the knot.  Yomi Oke  is a member of the Nigerian Royal family, and she happens to also be the mother of our very own Femi […]

Royal Wedding Pomp and Ceremony in Westminster Abbey

The countdown is over: this morning, after months of anticipation, Britain’s Prince William is marrying Kate Middleton.  The wedding is in progress right now.  And all this morning, we’ll be bringing you live updates from both sides of the pond.  We go first to Buckingham Palace where we’re joined by the BBC’s Laura Lynch and Paddy O’Connell.  And for […]

Prelude to a Royal Wedding

The final run-up to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s wedding is in full swing. Are the flowers arranged just so? Is the guest list finalized and the seating arrangement appropriate? We check in with veteran BBC broadcaster Dan Damon, to get a preview of the noble affair taking place Friday.  

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The wedding and the mood in Britain

Arts, Culture & Media

The World’s Laura Lynch examines how the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is lifting the British out of the doldrums caused by the economic slump.