Social
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People
Young Albanians defy poverty
Arbër Hajdari, a law student in Albania, was shocked by the poverty around him and decided to take action. In just five years, he…
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Culture
Living in Russia: Adulthood (4/6)
The Russians” is a compelling new documentary that explores the lives and perspectives of ordinary Russians living beyond the Kremlin’s shadow. Through six episodes,…
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People
Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s speech and German reunification
The fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous turning point in world history. It marked the end of the Cold War and paved…
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Social
Domme: Documenting the Life of One Dominatrix
Domme is a documentary delving deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of fetishes, BDSM and Mistresses. It follows full-time professional Mistress Kent…
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Social
Scent from Heaven
The mysterious aroma of Oud has been captivating and tormenting the Middle East for centuries. Made from a rare species of tree found primarily…
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Activism
Have you ever heard of the “Emoji Commission”?
Every day, we send seven billion emojis worldwide. But little is known about the colorful icons that have become an integral part of our…
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Crime
Saving kids from the Mafia in Italy
In Italian cities, youth gangs known as “baby gangs” are committing increasingly brutal assaults. Poverty, unemployment, and social alienation are the harsh realities that…
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People
Ai Weiwei drifting – art, awareness and the refugee crisis
In “Human Flow,” Ai Weiwei’s latest film, the Chinese artist-turned-activist turns his attention to the refugee crisis. Following Ai’s journey throughout Europe and the…
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Environmental
Life without plastic
In a world where plastic has become ubiquitous, one Bavarian family has decided to take a radical stand against it. Fearing the harmful effects…
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People
Chechens fear returning ISIS fighters and other world stories
Stories from around the world this week cover a shocking range of experiences in Chechnya, Turkey, the US, and Malaysia. First, concerns are being…
