The Sharr mountain range lies near what was once the Iron Curtain on a ribbon of land designated the European Green Belt. But over the past two decades, threats to this scenic wilderness – such as farming and...
Knesset passes cap on size of demonstrations & crowds
Israel’s #Knesset passed a controversial law overnight to limit the right to protest amidst the apparently indefinite# coronavirus lockdowns.
Poverty on rise in France as pandemic devastates economy
Poverty is on the rise in France, with the pandemic devastated the country’s economy, and up to 800,000 people expected to lose their jobs in 2020. The charity Secours Populaire says 1.27 million people asked for help...
Film show: Delving into the life of jazz great Billie Holiday
Film critic Lisa Nesselson speaks to Eve Jackson about the week’s film news, including a documentary telling the captivating story of Billie Holiday through rare tapes and never-before-heard audio interviews. They...
Latest case of gang rape in India causes outrage | DW News
There’s shock and anger in India after a 19-year-old gang raped and left for dead by her attackers, died in hospital. The victim belonged to the Dalit community, the lowest in India’s caste system. She was...