Dec 15th, 2008 · From the Rockettes to the giant tree at Rockefeller Center, New York glitters with Christmastime traditions. One is a bit off the beaten path: The Nativity scene at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Brooklyn. It began 40 years ago with an Italian immigrant who created a small display. It has grown with hundreds of shepherds, peasants and little houses — though still just one baby Jesus.
Aug 7th, 2008 · With more disposable income in a booming economy, Chinese tourists head to the city of Shangli to see a 300-year-old bridge and pay homage to their ancestors. Peasants and longtime residents welcome the attention.
May 21st, 2008 · As Chinese peasants move to cities in search of opportunity, cities expand into what used to be the country. The case of a group of peasants on the outskirts of Chengdu in southwestern China illustrates the often devastating results.
Apr 14th, 2008 · Human rights groups estimate that nearly a thousand Colombian civilians have been executed during the army's six-year offensive against FARC rebels. Members of some rogue army units are accused of executing civilians and dressing them up in rebel uniforms so they can be counted as rebels killed in battle.
Sep 15th, 2007 · Every young composer searches for a unique voice. Conductor Marin Alsop says Bela Bartok found his in the hills and villages of rural Hungary. The songs he collected from peasants infused the spirit of his music.
Dec 13th, 2005 · Peasants relocated to make room for a reservoir in northern China's Hebei province claim local leaders pocketed more than $7 million in compensation funds owed to them. Those who tried to organize a recall vote were bribed, beaten or jailed into submission. The case typifies recent rural protests.
Dec 12th, 2005 · Peasants relocated to make room for a massive reservoir in northern China's Hebei province claim local leaders pocketed more than $7 million in compensation funds owed to them. Those who tried to organize a recall vote were bribed, beaten or jailed into submission.
Nov 4th, 2005 · On the eve of its Cultural Revolution, China had few doctors to tend to its largely rural population. Mao Zedong's solution: a force of peasant workers trained in the basics of medicine.