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Category Archives: Politics
African Views: A Close Look At Somaliland (DW)
Africa’s Somaliland is a self-governing autonomous region with its own currency, military and passport. But it is not recognized as a sovereign state. Somaliland broke away and declared independence from Somalia 30 years ago. It’s seen as a stable region, especially when compared to the rest of Somalia, where there is a big terrorism threat. But most of Somaliland’s 4.5 million people live in poverty. DW takes a closer look at Somaliland and its society.
Politics: How America Counters China, Merkel Exits Germany, Nigeria
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the mess Merkel leaves behind, America gets serious about countering China (11:01) and Nigerian megachurches practise the prosperity they preach (17:36).
Sunday Morning: News And Stories From London, Zurich & Berlin – SEP 26
Monocle’s Emma Nelson and Chris Cermak discuss today’s federal election in Germany. Plus: a roundup from the Balkans, and our panellists Stefanie Bolzen, Terry Stiastny and Christof Münger on the weekend’s other stories.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
News and stories from London on September 25, 2021.
Morning News: Turkey & Syria, Germany Election, Quality Of Life, Athens
Why has president Erdoğan sent more troops to Turkey’s border with Syria? Plus: Monocle’s news editor Christopher Cermak previews Germany’s federal election, the latest on a crucial vote on same-sex marriage in Switzerland and Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference begins in Athens.
Morning News: Pfizer Booster, U.S. Immigration, Ethiopia Hunger Crisis
Who is eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shots? And why are certain Haitian migrants detained along the US-Mexico border being released while others are deported? Plus, new documents reveal the extent of Ethiopia’s hunger crisis.
Analysis: The Truth About Buying Organic Foods
The organic food industry is a booming business. U.S. organic sales surged in 2020, jumping by 12.4% to $61.9 billion. With consumers being more health conscious than ever, they’re willing to pay more for what they perceive as better. But, what exactly does “organic” mean?
Morning News: Canada Election Aftermath, Cost Of Online Shopping Rises
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains in power after Monday’s election, but he emerges without the majority he wanted, and with his soft power damaged. He now faces a fourth wave of the pandemic and an emboldened far-right from a weaker position.
Child labour fell markedly in the 16 years after the turn of the millennium. Now it’s on the rise again. Efforts to prevent children from working can often exacerbate the problem. And we consider one of the more unusual ideas for combating climate change: potty-training cows.
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