Society

Sports

A Brazilian in Qatar

Brazilian soccer player Ailton, who plays in the German Bundesliga, will take on Qatari citizenship to fulfill his dream of playing for a national team.
Afghanistan

Women Journalists Are Making Advances

During the reign of the Taliban, the public media were banned from everyday life. But since the overthrow of the Taliban, the media landscape in Afghanistan has perked up again. A report by Shahram Ahadi
U.S.-Arab Relations

TV Channel Aims to Tackle Arab Resentment

Al Hurra, a U.S.-funded Arabic-language satellite television station has taken to the airwaves to democratize the Arab world and serve as a counterweight to Al Jazeera. But will it work?
Netherlands

Dutch Parliament Votes to Remove Asylum Seekers

The Dutch parliament has now voted to remove more than 26,000 asylum seekers within three years. The move reflects a growing trend in restrictive asylum policies across Europe. Kristine Ziwica reports
Germany

Discovering Africa

Germany’s knowledge of Africa appears to be a little underdeveloped. Therefore, the German Federal Agency for Civic Education initiated a large-scale project that will inform on the rich cultural life and potential of that diverse continent. Judith Hartl reports
Portrait

Rebel for the Sake of Women

The Moroccan author and researcher Fatema Mernissi argues that despite the merits of the Arabic nationalists, who allowed women to gain access to education, many ideas have not yet been accomplished. Nong Darol Mahmada reports
South Pole

Heated Discussions in the Pack Ice

Far from home, four Israelis and four Palestinians are journeying through the Antarctic in order to develop their ability to work as a team. The name of their project: "Breaking the Ice". Ariana Mirza reports on a peace mission under extreme conditions.
Afghanistan

Deutsche Welle and Cap Anamur Build Schools

Deutsche Welle and Cap Anamur initiated the "100 Classrooms for Afghanistan" aid project which has exceeded all expectations: the donations will help build more than 300 classrooms.
Oriental Hip

The Triumph of the Shisha

Throughout the Arab world, the water pipe has been a traditional accompaniment to friendly gatherings since the 17th century. Now, the shisha is becoming increasingly popular in German bars and cafes. Ariana Mirza reports from Berlin.
Baghdad

From The Orient to The Occident and Back

Amal al-Juburi has big plans to revive Baghdad's battered cultural life. The Iraqi national, who sought asylum in Germany in the 90s, plans to open a German school and a center for East-West dialogue.
Germany

Asylum Seekers Train to Help Others

A pilot project in Germany is training refugees to be "language and culture mediators," with the aim of helping other refugees adjust to their new homeland.
France

Chirac Seeks Law Banning Headscarf in Schools

The headscarf is a highly controversial issue in France. In order not to burn their fingers on this matter, President Chirac and his government have based their decision to prohibit the Hijab on the countrys secular tradition. Bernhard Schmid reports