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Every so often an event occurs of such importance that it reshapes the social, cultural, and sometimes physical landscape for travelers, locals, and everyone else.

A couple recent examples from the past months include the revolution in Egypt and the Japanese Tsunami.

Whenever possible, when world changing events occur, Matador will attempt to get a unique perspective from community members on the ground.

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Protests in Aysén over a desire for cost-of-living subsidies have turned violent.

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On January 13, the Costa Concordia was sunk by a killer wave...

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I can break promises I make to myself at any time of the year.

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Amongst the chaos, destruction and death her smile spoke of courage and defiance.

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In that moment I realized that it is still more alive than dead.

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VICE News' documentary "Rebels of Libya" tells a story mainstream media can't.

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New law will allow Cubans to own and sell any car, any year.

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"You can prevent human suffering. Drought is god-made but famine is truly man made."

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Sneak-peek at Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's new documentary, PROHIBITION.

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If you're wondering how to help those affected by the famine in East Africa, here are...

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Dude climbs the outside of a building. 13 storeys. No rope. Carrying an Egyptian flag.

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Photos from the weekend's memorial ceremonies.

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Two days post-riots, shopkeepers in Kingston were still hesitant to sound the all-clear.

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If you've been out looting, smile. You are now an infamous Internet celebrity.

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Sometimes, extreme measures are required to put an end to terrible conflicts.

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A look at the London riots, the surrounding issues and causal factors, and the fact that...

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I talked to a bunch of parents who'd brought their kids along, including Susana, whose...

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People are attempting to draw parallels, seek connections, or compare recent riots and...

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Humanity has reached a fundamental turning point in its economic history.

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The US government spends $200 billion more than it brings in, every month.