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Catalonia’s independence referendum, cartooned | The Economist

2017-10-06

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Catalonia’s independence referendum has ended with the Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont, stuck in a quagmire. Our cartoonist KAL talks through how he expressed those difficulties for his latest cartoon. 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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Hackers will pose a greater threat in 2018 | The Economist

2017-10-04

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Hackers will affect our daily lives in 2018 like never before. As more elements of our daily lives are linked to the internet, hackers will have greater opportunity to scale up cybercrimes, leaving our homes and personal lives more vulnerable to attack Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In 2018 cyber …

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Catalonia’s independence referendum explained | The Economist

2017-09-28

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Catalonia’s independence referendum is due to take place on October 1st, in clear defiance of the Spanish government. We outline why some Catalans want independence from Spain, and why only 41% are likely to vote yes Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Tensions are rising in Catalonia. An independence referendum is …

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Driving was illegal for women in Saudi Arabia, but Manal Al Sharif did it anyway | The Economist

2017-09-25

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Driving was illegal for women in Saudi Arabia. Meet Manal Al Sharif, the woman who broke that law, went to prison for it and fled the country, all in the name of gender equality. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where a …

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Angela Merkel’s rise to power, in five steps | The Economist

2017-09-22

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Angela Merkel is expected to win her fourth term as German Chancellor. In doing so she would become Europe’s most successful elected female politician. Her biographer, Jacqueline Boysen, tells us why Mrs Merkel is a political force with staying power. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 How do you survive in …

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Elon Musk’s hyperloop could revolutionise public transport | The Economist

2017-09-20

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Elon Musk’s Hyperloop technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we travel. In a contest he held in Los Angeles, some of the world’s brightest engineers gathered to find the best way to make this billionaire’s pipe dream a reality. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Elon Musk, the billionaire …

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Death is inevitable, but a bad death is not | The Economist

2017-09-13

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Death is inevitable, but for most people in rich countries it’s not sudden. Our Public Policy Editor, John McDermott, examines how terminally ill patients can have the death they want. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 How to have a better death. Michael Hunter was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. He …

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The global arms trade is booming | The Economist

2017-09-12

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The global arms trade has reached its highest point since the Cold War. We reveal which countries are buying up weapons and explain why. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 We are in the midst of the biggest arms race since the Cold War. In 2016 World military spending accounted for …

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Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya refugees | The Economist

2017-09-08

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Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims have been described as the most persecuted minority on Earth. For years, Myanmar has not recognised them as citizens. Now the army is burning their villages, killing them and driving the survivors out of the country. Myanmar’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, ignores their plight. Does she deserve to keep her Nobel …

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Religion, faith and the role they play today | The Economist

2017-09-06

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Religion and faith are an integral part of people’s lives worldwide. But in many countries the number of people who believe in God is in decline. We examine the changing role of religion around the world Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The majority of Americans believe in God. But it’s …

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North Korea and America’s game of chicken | The Economist

2017-09-05

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North Korea and America have a relationship that is becoming increasingly tense. After North Korea’s most powerful nuclear test, our cartoonist Kal gives his impression of the stand-off between their two leaders: Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the …

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Corruption in Brazil: the scam that put politicians behind bars | The Economist

2017-09-01

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Brazilian politicians and business leaders are heavily involved in what might be the world’s biggest corruption scandal. An investigation that started in a Brazilian car wash has spread to 16 countries, embroiled more than 100 politicians and business leaders and put billionaires behind bars. But there is a silver lining to the chaos Click here …

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Why is Mecca having an $80bn makeover? | The Economist

2017-08-30

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Saudi Arabia is investing billions of dollars remodeling Mecca, home of Islam’s holiest site—the Kaaba. Its plans include building the world’s largest hotel. The aim is to double Mecca’s capacity to host worshippers, to nearly seven million, by 2040. The redevelopment has destroyed scores of old shrines. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on …

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Which is the most expensive city to live in as a foreigner? | The Economist

2017-08-28

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We asked people in Hong Kong which city they thought was the most expensive to live in as a foreigner. 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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Amber Heard: Why being called a “bitch” in Hollywood isn’t all bad | The Economist

2017-08-25

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Amber Heard is one of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Ahead of Women’s Equality Day she talks about the dark secret of gender bias in Tinsel Town Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Amber Heard is an actress with credits including “Magic Mike XXL”, “The Danish Girl” and “Justice League”. She is also …

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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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