Violence
13 Nov
More than 800 people have been killed by armed groups in Sudan's West Darfur region in just a few days. The UN has called for "an immediate end to the fighting."
4 Nov
Syria's civil war is at a stalemate, but this month the country has seen some of the worst violence in years. Could Syria's dictator and his Russian ally be using the Gaza crisis as cover to commit war crimes?
28 Oct
Since October 7, social media has been flooded with imagery claiming to show violence and clashes abroad linked to pro-Palestinian rallies. This comes as some European countries have already banned demonstrations in support of the Palestinians. In this edition of Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl debunks some viral disinformation that may be encouraging a harmful narrative.
23 Oct
Israel has kept up a steady barrage of airstrikes against the Gaza Strip since the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas. In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinians have taken their despair and anger to the streets.
8 Sep 2023
Threats, defamation, and even physical attacks are a daily occurrence for many teachers in Germany. Dealing with the situation is becoming a major challenge.
21 Aug 2023
The presidential election campaign is taking place against a backdrop of bloodshed, drug trafficking and voter fatigue. Can the country restabilize in the midst of multiple crises?
8 Jul 2023
Jenin and its refugee camp have seen heightened violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters over past weeks. While Israel claims the operation is to counter terrorism, international observers are concerned.
24 Jun 2023
A school district in Utah, USA, called Davis School District, has ruled out the Bible in elementary and middle schools. The 72,000-student-populated School north of Salt Lake City, Utah, took this action after a complaint from a parent.
21 Jun 2023
According to the European Union's narcotics monitor, the EU drug market is growing more diverse and health risks are increasing. Increased trafficking has also led to increased drug-related violence.
20 Jun 2023
Violent extremism and climate change are driving crop growers and stock farmers from their fields in Nigeria. That's a major headache for new President Bola Tinubu.
19 Jun 2023
Violent extremism and climate change are driving crop growers and stock farmers from their fields in Nigeria. That's a major headache for Bola Tinubu, the new leader of the country where everyone depends on agriculture.
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Housing is the social issue of the 21st century, German politicians and experts say time and again. And yet there's no improvement in sight, especially in cities, where affordable housing is in short supply.
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According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a 10% rise in the dollar on the currency market would push down real gross domestic product (GDP) in emerging economies by 1.9% after one year, with adverse economic effects lasting more than two years
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As the US government and its allies mull new sanctions on Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel, we look at whether existing sanctions have been effective at stemming the flow of Iranian oil to global markets.
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The Venice Biennale, which runs this year from April 20 to November 24, is one of the world's most prestigious international art shows, alongside the documents in the German city of Kassel.
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Indonesia is aiming to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, with 30 percent of the country's energy slated to come from biodiesel by 2030. But the plan has caused alarm among environmental groups.
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Russian peacekeepers will withdraw from Azerbaijan's Nagorgno-Karabakh region, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the move, responding to a question about reports in the Azerbaijani media about the withdrawal. "Yes, it really is the case," Peskov told reporters.