As he came up through the boxing ranks, they imagined he'd make it to the top and show the world that the people in this poor but lively region are fighters and winners.
The Golden Triangle provides a lively portrait of a region in constant transition, a place where political development is intimately linked to the vagaries of the global market in illicit drugs.
Politics played a huge role in South American literature, and religion remained a lively topic in many regions.
The episode is a reminder that while Kuwait is one of the freest countries in the gulf region, with a lively press that dares scold even members of the ruling Sabah clan, it is also a family-run venture that falls well short of being a full-fledged democracy.
Throughout the region there is a lively internal debate about whether the tips are authentic or part of a deliberate counterintelligence campaign by Mr. Hussein's security services.
Ultimately, our survey shows companies with the strongest and most consistent approach to applying values across all departments and in all regions have a lively and honest dialogue about values, more or less all the time.
Visual art still has a lively presence in the area, as viewers can discover at two of the region's pre-eminent destinations.
Early church chants, as well as a number of organs built in the coastal region, testify to a lively tradition of church music.
If you are interested in how Asia became an economic tiger, read "The Miracle: The Epic Story of Asia's Quest for Wealth" (Collins Business), a lively account by Michael Schuman of the region's economic transformation over the last 60 years.
Once a working-class stronghold, Jordaan is one of Amsterdam's liveliest regions, with old townhouses and boutiques arranged around a grid of narrow lanes.
It's an essential stop for anyone interested in the region's history, and a lively symbol of Ghana's future.
