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What Soccer Means to South Africa - TIME

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup steadily approaches, TIME explains to us how the beautiful game is deeply woven into the culture and politics of South Africa.



What Soccer Means to South…

Added by Eugene on June 3, 2010 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

The Hubble Telescope's Greatest Hits - TIME

The legendary space telescope celebrates its 20th year in orbit. TIME is on the scene.



Antennae Galaxies (above) - Approximately 500 years ago, two galaxies collided together to form the Antennae galaxies in the constellation Corvus. They are the nearest and… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 24, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Pillowfighting Around the World - TIME

Over the weekend, crowds gathered in 150 cities worldwide to whack each other with pillows. The events were organized through social networks. Most of the fights lasted no more than a few minutes. TIME is on the scene.…



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Added by Eugene on April 6, 2010 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Sandstorms Hit Beijing - Time

Severe sandstorms have hammered northwestern China over the past few weeks and arrived in Beijing Friday night, bringing strong winds and sand. A day later several cities in eastern China including Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou and Hangzhou reported similarly bad air quality. Hong Kong and Taiwan also reported dangerously high levels of pollution.



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Added by Eugene on March 22, 2010 at 11:30pm — No Comments

President Obama's First Tour of Asia - TIME

Follow President Barack Obama to Asia on his 8-day trip to Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. TIME is one the scene (photos are updated daily).



Above, Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak, left, Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein, Philippines… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 16, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Seoul is the World's Most Connected City - TIME

With a completely wired transportation system and amazing wi-fi coverage, South Korea's capital is the most connected city in the world. TIME is on the scene.



Seoul is the World's… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 14, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Beers at the White House - TIME

It would be pretty awesome to have a beer with the President at the White House, but then again, maybe not under these circumstances. Vice President Biden joined President Obama, Sergeant James Crowley and Professor Henry Louis Gates yesterday in the Rose Garden to discuss their prior incident.… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 31, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Scenes from the G-8 - TIME

Today, the big guns from the world's industrialized nations gathered in Italy for their annual summit. Here's an interesting look at what was going on via TIME.



Above, an aide removes a place marker from beneath the feet of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 8, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The World Mourns Michael Jackson - TIME

Fans pay tribute Jackson at a candlelight memorial in Tokyo.

As the world woke up to news of Jackson's death Friday, fans paid their last respects to the King of Pop from Jakarta to Shanghai as well as in the U.S.



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Added by Eugene on June 27, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Whose Cuisine Reigns Supreme: Who Should Be TIME Magazine's Person of the Year 2008?

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 17) TIME Magazine will reveal its selection for this year's "Person of the Year". Editors and civilians alike have been submitting their votes on TIME's website. The cover will feature a man, woman, or idea that "for better or worse, has most influenced events in the preceding year."



Ultimately, TIME editor Rick Stengel will make the… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 5:29pm — No Comments

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