Society

Spain

On the Edge of Society

Since the terrorist attacks in Madrid, many Moroccans resident in Spain are fearful of exclusion, marginalisation and racist attacks. Already, they often feel shunned and unwanted, like second-class citizens. Bettina Ambach reports from Madrid.
Germany

Giving the Headscarf a Makeover

Even as the headscarf row simmers in Germany, a Berlin Muslim has designed colorful alternative headgear that serves the purpose of a traditional hijab but looks like anything but. Finding takers is a problem. Sonia Phalnikar reports
Position

Against the Relativism of the Headscarf Debate!

Lale Akgün, member of the Bundestag for the Social Democrats (SPD), criticises the political exploitation of the headscarf in Germany by Islamist associations that would like to see religious/cultural differences taking precedence over basic democratic rights.
Germany

Al-Qaida and the Courts

A German court has decided to grant the only person convicted in connection to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks a retrial. The decision illustrates the difficulty Western courts are having in putting suspected terrorists behind bars.
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.