The Russian capital is sweltering under a heatwave. With record temperatures breaking the 40-degree barrier, locals are looking for any means to keep cool — including some beaches in the middle of town.Duration: 01:13
In the past, sewing was seen as an obligation or a constraint. Today it is becoming a creative leisure activity. All over France, workshops for kids, adults and young adults are popping up as part of a growing trend. In Paris, “the Sweat Shop” is the only ‘couture café.’ Duration: 01:31
The luxury market might be having it rough globally. But not in Brazil, where a booming economy is making the sector skyrocket — to the glee of fashion labels.Duration: 01:34
L’Orchestre National de Barbes is not really an orchestra, nor national, but their music is as varied as the colourful Paris neighbourhood Barbes that they call home. Mostly of northern African origin, the 11 musicians mix traditional Arab music with jazz and pop featuring a rocking drum beat and a Dire Straits guitar sound. Duration: 02:16.
The earthquake that ravaged much of Haiti in January stopped production of a prized product and the country’s national drink: rum. Reserves ran low at home and abroad, and bottles were selling on the black market for double their normal price, according to producers. But Haitians can look forward to a plentiful flow of the “brown gold” once again. Barbancourt, the blenders that make the majority of the country’s rum, are back up and running. Duration: 01:18
