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What Does Houston’s Sister City — Leipzig, Germany — Have To Teach Us?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 11, 2017 · Houston has 18 different sister cities. One of them is Leipzig, Germany. Now, while those kinds of things usually sound more ceremonial than anything, is there anything we could actually learn from one of our sister cities?

Tags germany International Affairs Leipzig Sister Cities International sister cities program Steven Braun Susan Young

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World leaders continue to look for resolution to war in Ukraine, Houston dance company helps refugees and orphans

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on March 18, 2022 · Today, we explore the Russia-Ukraine headlines and meet a Houston couple who are working to help the displaced orphans of this conflict.

Tags Dance Life Houston Department of Political Science Dmitriy Kozhushanova houston International Affairs refugees russia texas ukraine university of houston Yuliya Kozhushanova

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Encore Houston, Episode 91: Bach Society Houston

Joshua Zinn

Posted on January 9, 2019 · The Bach Society Houston recreates a Mass from 1817, with music by Bach, Schicht, and Righini.

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Trump’s Harsh Words For NATO Meet With Pushback From Republicans And Democrats

Brian Naylor, NPR

Posted on July 11, 2018 · Congressional leaders from both parties defend NATO as lawmakers vote to reaffirm U.S. commitment to the alliance

Tags Chuck Schumer germany Nancy Pelosi nato Paul Ryan President Trump

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South Korea Shocks Germany 2-0, Sending World Cup Champs Packing

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on June 27, 2018 · In a shocking upset, South Korea scored in stoppage time and added another late goal to put the match out of reach for Germany.

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