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London: An Insiders Guide | The Economist

2017-08-23

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Throw away the tourist guide and hear about London’s best experiences from those who know the city best: its locals Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like …

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Bangladesh: a country where blogging can get you killed | The Economist

2017-08-22

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Secular writers and bloggers are being hacked to death in the streets of Bangladesh for sharing their views online. But the government seems to tolerate the violence. WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: …

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Could virtual reality be the future for rollercoaster rides? | The Economist

2017-08-17

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Could Virtual reality be the future for rollercoaster rides? Passengers are taken into a virtual world, wearing VR headsets while on a ride. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The virtual reality ride faced a real challenge: how to stop passengers feeling sick? Any difference between what a passenger sees and …

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Vian Dakhil: Islamic State’s most-wanted woman | The Economist

2017-08-10

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Vian Dakhil, the only Yazidi member of Iraq’s parliament, is fighting to save her people from the jihadists of Islamic State. WARNING UPSETTING CONTENT Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full …

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Colombo, Sri Lanka: An Insiders Guide | The Economist

2017-08-09

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Colombo, an Insiders guide takes you to discover the hidden secrets of the city by asking the locals. Here are some top tips for experiencing Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ …

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Will robots replace human workers? | The Economist

2017-08-07

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Demand for industrial robots is increasing, so we asked different people to guess how many jobs are held by robots, not humans. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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The folly of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s policies, as seen by Kal | The Economist

2017-08-04

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In Venezuela, a rigged election, months of violent protests and a power hungry leader created a dangerous cocktail. KAL’s cartoon commentary Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk …

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Rwanda’s eternal president, Paul Kagame | The Economist

2017-07-31

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Under President Paul Kagame Rwanda has gone from carnage to calm. So why are his people terrified of him? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The …

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Sergei Shnurov: Rocking the Kremlin | The Economist

2017-07-27

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Sergei Shnurov, described as Russia’s most popular rock star, with a fanbase to match Putin. Meet Sergei Shnurov Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist …

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Osaka: An Insiders Guide | The Economist

2017-07-24

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Osaka is the fastest-growing destination city in the world. Three locals give us their top tips for experiencing Japan’s second largest city. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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Trump and Putin’s chess match, by KAL | The Economist

2017-07-21

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At the most recent G20 summit, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met for a private chat. Our cartoonist KAL imagines their dialogue. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: …

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Why is sand in short supply? | The Economist

2017-07-19

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The world uses 40 billion tonnes of sand each year to build cities and towns, but global reserves are running low. We find out why. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Sand is crucial for construction. Much of the global economy relies on it. We use 40 billion tonnes of it … Continue...

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The World If…humans could control weather | The Economist

2017-07-14

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What if people could control the weather? It wouldn’t be all sunshine and blue skies—there would likely be much disagreement. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like …

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Which countries allow an option other than male or female on passports? | The Economist

2017-07-11

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Eight countries allow citizens to apply for a passport without choosing a specific gender. Can you guess which? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist …

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KAL draws… Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un

2017-07-07

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Kim Jong Un is in the wrestling ring with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in KAL’s depiction of this week’s stories. The Economist’s editorial cartoonist explains why. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out …

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Where in the world is censorship most oppressive? | The Economist

2017-07-04

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When governments seek to control information and ideas they seek to limit access to the internet, imprison journalists and stop free speech. Find out where in the world censorship is most oppressive. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist …

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A secret information war with North Korea | The Economist

2017-06-27

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A group of North Korean exiles are waging a secret war with North Korea—smuggling in information and content to the imprisoned population via USBs. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Kang Chol-hwan is a North Korean defector from North Korea. He is founder and president of the North Korea Strategy Centre. …

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How I survived torture | The Economist

2017-06-26

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The United Nations Convention against Torture is 30 years old. Kolbassia Haoussou, a torture survivor, shares his story. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Over 160 states have signed the UN Convention against Torture sinces its adoption in 1984. Half of these countries still practice torture. In 2004, a failed coup …

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An expert’s guide to negotiating Brexit | The Economist

2017-06-23

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Britain has begun talks on leaving the European Union. The architect of Canada’s recent trade deal with the EU discusses the complexities of Brexit. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 It is crucial for Britain to negotiate a trade deal with the EU before it leaves the bloc in March 2019. …

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The Economics Behind Music Festivals | The Economist

2017-06-22

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Music festivals attract 32 million revellers annually around the world. That adds up to an industry worth nearly $10bn a year. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 From the mud of Glastonbury to the blockbusting headliners of Coachella, music festivals have become big business. Annually there are around 800 music festivals …

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