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Dead sperm whale found packed with plastic in Indonesia

A dead whale was discovered washed up on Kapota Island with over 6 kilograms (13 pounds) of plastic waste in its belly.  

Filipino protesters fear losing territory to China

The first visit of a Chinese president to the Philippines in 13 years has drawn protests in the capital Manila.  

Thai doctors call for youth kickboxing ban after child's death

The death of a 13-year-old Thai kickboxer earlier this month could push forward changes to protect young people.  

China expands its influence in Papua New Guinea

China has been developing a strategy to gain influence in Oceanian developing countries through infrastructure projects.  

Refugees return to CAR  

Return of Rohingya to Myanmar stopped after mass protest

A plan to send Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar has been halted after massive protests broke out in refugee camps.  

Can 'social business' cure capitalism?

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus told DW that capitalism in its current form fosters inequality, environmental destruction and massive unemployment. The Bangladeshi economist talked about what he calls "social business," which he said is based more on social justice and human values than making a profit.  

Capoeira

In the Central African Republic, religious differences often lead to conflict. A Capoeria group in Bangui wants to use the martial art to bridge the religious divide and keep young people out of the clutches of rebel groups.  

House prices are driving Namibia’s youth out of town

Your own place to call home, with electricity, water and a clean toilet – that’s not much to ask, right? But even that is out of reach for many in Windhoek, where high prices have pushed more than half of the city’s population out into rental slums on the outskirts. Now a youth movement is saying: enough is enough.  

My City Luanda

Every morning Cabanga Dikulo talks to the people of Luanda on the airwaves. The Radio presenter takes us on a tour of Angola's inspirational and contrasting capital city.  

Dancing poverty away in Sambizanga

An enormous slum on the outskirts of Luanda is the heart of Angola's Kuduro scene. This unique style of music and dance is vital to Sambizanga and its residents.  

Protesters demand Bangladeshi photographer's release

A demonstration demanding the release of jailed Bangladeshi photographer Shahidul Alam was held in Berlin on Tuesday. The award-winning journalist has spent 100 days in prison for speaking out against the government during a student protest.  

Meet a local: Amsterdam

A local takes you on a tour of Amsterdam: Explore the canals by boat and visit the NDSM wharf.  

Iranian women dress like men to enter stadiums

Iranian women have to dress up like men to sneak into football stadiums. They have been barred from attending matches since Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution. They risk arrest and humiliation if caught.  

Sri Lanka: DW viewer shows his holiday video

DW viewer Chris Jeffers's trip took him to Koggala, Polonnaruwa, Kandy and Sigiriya.  

Philippines: Solar power instead of coal

The coal sector has a powerful lobby in the Philippines. Time for green energy projects!  

Indonesia: Career in cocoa

Sabrina Mustopo’s high-quality chocolate is an export hit.  

Moldova: Welcome to my living room

Iulia Oprea was a primary school teacher for over 40 years. Today she lives on a pension of €70 per month.  

Acute famine in Yemen

The ongoing conflict in in Yemen has left 14 million people dependent on relief supplies.  

USA: The fate of separated families

Rose Escobar’s husband was deported to El Salvador. Now she and her children struggle to get by.  

An invasion of brown algae in Mexico

Stinking seaweed is heaping up along Mexico's Caribbean coast. Where is it coming from?  

Social Inequality in Kenya

Few Kenyans benefit from the country's economic growth. In Nairobi, most people live in slums.  

Global 3000 - The Globalization Program

Global 3000 goes in search of social justice: in Nairobi, Hanoi and Berlin.  

Affordable medical technology in Vietnam

Nga Trang has set up a social enterprise to produce efficient and affordable medical technology.