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Communism is a social, political and economic ideology and movement with the ultimate goal of replacing private property with public ownership.

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Barbed wire fences at the border between Czechoslovakia and West Germany, July 1968

Former minister on trial for border deaths in communist era

Former minister on trial for border deaths in communist era

A former interior minister is on trial for the death and injury of people at the Czechoslovak border in communist times.
Law and JusticeMay 25, 2023
Radio station in India

How a radio station is helping fishers

How a radio station is helping fishers

A community radio station in Tamil Nadu is helping fishers adapt to the challenges of climate change.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 23, 202307:50 min
Two people make coffee in a cafe in Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta community cafe puts autism in focus

Jakarta community cafe puts autism in focus

The Kouji Genki Project is Jakarta's first neurodivergent cafe, founded by a Japanese woman with an autistic son.
SocietyMay 12, 202303:55 min
Markus Söder (center), Charlotte Knobloch, Pinchas Goldschmidt

Europe's rabbis to move their headquarters to Munich

Europe's rabbis to move their headquarters to Munich

In a "new beginning" for Jewish life in Germany, the Conference of European Rabbis plans to move from London to Munich.
ReligionMay 11, 2023
Angola Die Aktivistin Florence Kapita

Teen activist fights for higher education standards

Teen activist fights for higher education standards

Florence Kapita, the teen activist is fighting for a better education and human rights in Kapululu's Angolan community.
EducationMay 9, 202301:17 min
root bridges, trees, water, stream

Living-root bridges in India

Living-root bridges in India

The living-root bridges of Meghalaya, India, are an example of nature and tradition in perfect harmony.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 4, 202306:20 min
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In the spotlight

A lesbian couple at the beach, hugging gently

LGBTQ rights in Egypt: Queer community battles crackdown

Despite reports on increased digital targeting of LGBTQ people, the online crackdown has been systemic, observers say.
SocietyMarch 30, 2023
Man looks over ocean

Global mental health issues on the rise

Support for mental health issues has declined since the coronavirus pandemic. What’s being done about it?
ScienceOctober 10, 2022
Promoting efficient water use

Curbing community water woes in Zimbabwe

An NGO in Zimbabwe promotes efficient water use to make farming possible despite increasing drought.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 19, 202204:49 min
Akiva Weingarten

Leaving the ultra-Orthodox community

In a new book, rabbi Akiva Weingarten talks about why he left the ultra-Orthodox community of Satmar Hasidic Jews.
CultureMarch 22, 2022
Karl Marx

Five reasons Karl Marx was ahead of his time

An exhibition explores how Marx became one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century.
CultureFebruary 11, 2022
Ulrich Geis and Cindy Lindemann

Rolling supermarket a blessing for rural residents

Two former day care center workers have founded a startup that brings hope to remote communities with no stores left.
SocietyFebruary 11, 2022
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Opinion

East African Community unity hangs in the balance

Eric Mwine-Mugaju
Guest commentary
PoliticsDecember 24, 2018
Schwartz Robert Kommentarbild App

Communism is alive and well in Romania's leaders

Robert Schwartz
Commentary
PoliticsDecember 17, 2018
Tansania Jenerali Ulimwengu Journalist

Opinion: EAC leaders should mediate in Kenya's politics

Jenerali Ulimwengu
Commentary
PoliticsFebruary 23, 2018
von Hein Matthias Kommentarbild App

Xi Jinping – China's Great Helmsman 2.0

Matthias von Hein
Commentary
PoliticsOctober 25, 2017
Stefanie Müller Kommentarbild App PROVISORISCH

The Spain-Catalonia communication problem

Stefanie Müller
Commentary
PoliticsOctober 11, 2017
Sollich Rainer Kommentarbild App

A disgrace to the international community

Rainer Sollich
Commentary
ConflictsSeptember 28, 2016