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PHOTOS: The World's 11 Coolest Train Stations

BootsnAll | Posted 04.23.2012

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No matter how many improvements are made to transportation methods, there's something undeniably appealing about old-school train travel.

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Outsiders: The trouble with the Roma

The Independent | Independent | Posted 05.25.2011

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This Thursday, in a hall in the Council of Europe's headquarters in Strasbourg, a group of academics, government advisers and gypsy represen...

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Jewish Cemetery Desecrated In Strasbourg, France

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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STRASBOURG, France — A Jewish cemetery in eastern France was desecrated Wednesday, with at least 18 gravestones marked with swastikas and overtu...

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Sunday Roundup

Arianna Huffington | Posted 05.25.2011

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Arianna Huffington

In Strasbourg yesterday, the president was asked about American exceptionalism. "I believe in American exceptionalism," he began, "just as I suspect the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism." Leaving aside that we Greeks believe our exceptionalism to be exceptional and exceptionally old, the president's answer was masterful as he went on to talk about America's core set of values, quickly pivoting to the need to recognize "that we're not always going to be right" and "that other people may have good ideas." So basically, yes, we are exceptional -- when we live up to our exceptional values. It's going to take a while to repair America's reputation -- and thus its ability to lead in the world -- but in Europe this week, Obama made an exceptional start.

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Strasbourg Is For Lovers? Sarkozy-Obama Meeting Puts First Couples In The Mood For Love (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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There was something in the air in Strasbourg today as first couples Sarkozy and Obama got a little more cuddly than usual. See the slideshow below. ...

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