In this file photo, people walk past the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Russia, April 8, 2016. Russia’s Bolshoi Theater removed a ballet dedicated to dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire, citing a ...

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This year’s opening stages of the Tour de France wrapped up today — in Spain. In other years, Germany has hosted, as has the ...

This week, the Turkish capital Ankara plays host to NATO’s 36th summit. And the run-up has been tense. Not just because of ...

Recent events have placed Iran’s theocratic republic under unprecedented strain. Widespread protests, economic pressures, and ...

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As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, we celebrate by listening to the music that’s woven into the fabric of ...

Listen carefully to the Talking Heads band’s 1980 album “Remain in Light” and you can hear the music of West Africa, ...

As the United States marks its 250th birthday, The World celebrates by listening to the music that’s been woven into the ...