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Greek gathering fails to agree on bailout deal terms
Greece’s coalition party leaders have failed to agree on a tough reform and austerity package to secure a fresh bailout of 130-billion euros After seven hours of talks overnight…
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Brazil’s Women and War – Sonia’s tale
In Brazil, more than 1,500 people have been killed in a war over the use of the land. Despite the mountain of murders, there have been scarcely 100 trials, and only one culprit is behind…
Our private lives on the web
Protecting our personal data has never been more important, amid the growing threat of cybercrime and identity theft. Many feel we have lost control over who knows what about us online. Our…
Lisa Batiashvili – Queen of the Violin
The violin has fascinated her all her life. At the age of two Lisa Batiashvili played the instrument for the first time in her native Georgia and never let go of it again. Today the 32-year-old is…
Mission X – are you fit for space?
Speaking live from the International Space Station, astronaut Andre Kuipers kicked off a fitness and health initiative with a difference. Using the appeal of space and exploration, the…
Ai Weiwei ‘fights for freedom of expression’
Chinese contemporary artist and activist Ai Weiwei took part in the opening of an exhibition of his work in Stockholm in Sweden via a live video link. Ai Weiwei’s criticism of Beijing has…
ISE 2012 reveals the shape of displays to come
ISE 2012, recently held in Amsterdam, is one of the largest professional audio-visual trade shows in Europe. It brought together over 750 exhibitors, but also distributors and technology managers…











