Germany vows to press on despite Syria UN veto

Proponents of a UN resolution condemning the government crackdown in Syria vow to press on despite the veto by Russia and China. But the international community has few options to actually stop the violence.

Ex-Soviet nations warm to homeless

Hundreds have died in the cold spell that hit eastern Europe last week. In Ukraine, the hardest hit nation, homeless people are forced to sleep on the street. But now they are receiving help they're not used to.

Winner or loser?

The economic crisis in Europe could put the brakes on growth in Africa.

Limping tiger

Bangladesh struggles to get itself together politically as it strives to improve living standards.

Italian free speech groups claim victory

During the furor over sweeping anti-piracy bills in the US and Europe, a digital rights saga in Italy has gone largely unnoticed. Free speech groups have led a revolt against the so-called 'Italian SOPA.'

German air pollution rises despite green zones

German air pollution levels were higher in 2011 than in previous years, despite environmental zones banning certain cars from urban areas. Authorities attribute the rise to weather and industry.

Moneyless find wealth in online networks

In times of economic hardship, some people have chosen to give up money altogether. But not having money doesn’t necessarily mean living poorly.

Doha is dead. Long live... Doha?

Members of the World Trade Organization have been hammering away at the Doha Round of trade talks since 2001. But the group's last conference in December showed they are still nowhere near reaching a deal. So what now?

Follow in the footsteps of Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote musical history and continues to delight people today. We take you on a tour of locations that are, even today, strongly conected to the composer.

Development requires sustainability, not growth

The word 'sustainability' is on everyone's lips in the lead-up to the Rio+20 conference in Brazil in June. But if development policy is to improve, mere lip service must be replaced with binding agreements.