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Birmingham, Alabama’s children helped change America’s laws on racial discrimination | The Economist

2017-05-02

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Gwendolyn Webb has been a civil rights activist since she was 14 years old. She tells us what happened when she took part in a seminal civil rights march in Birmingham, Alabama that turned the world’s attention to their struggle for equality Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 How did a …

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The dim reality of South Africa’s new dawn | The Economist

2017-04-27

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In April 1994, South Africa held its first democratic elections and all races went to the polls to bury apartheid for good. But hopes of a new dawn have been tarnished by fraud and corruption at the highest levels. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 23 years ago this week, after …

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Deep-sea mining could transform the globe

2017-04-25

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Gold alone found on the sea floor is estimated to be worth $150 trn. But the cost to the planet of extracting it could be severe. Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: …

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The changing space race | The Economist

2017-04-24

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The space race has changed since the Soviet Union sent Sputnik 1, the first man-made satellite, into space in 1957. The fight for domination is now between private companies rather than governments. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 The first man-made satellite Sputnik 1 was sent into space in 1957 by …

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France’s presidential election: A populist front

2017-04-21

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French voters go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country’s presidential election. We go to Marine Le Pen’s heartlands to examine why this far-right, anti-immigrant and Eurosceptic candidate has gained such favour Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 France is about to elect a new president …

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Why many World Heritage sites are at risk | The Economist

2017-04-18

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UNESCO’s World Heritage site designation aims to protect the world’s most valuable natural and cultural treasures. But often, that designation is not enough. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 In 2016, the archaeological site of Philippi in Greece was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It was one of …

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The Palestinian Museum with no exhibits

2017-04-17

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Omar al-Qattan has dedicated 20 years to building a museum celebrating Palestinian cultural expression and heritage yet it still lies empty. Why does this museum matter so much? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: …

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Tim Berners-Lee explains what it will take to make the internet more accessible | The Economist

2017-04-13

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The internet is inaccessible to 60% of the world’s population. Tim Berners-Lee, the web’s inventor, has decided to change this. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 60% of the world’s people are still not connected to the internet. The majority of these are women and people living in poverty. In July …

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Why China has become the world leader in renewable energy

2017-04-11

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China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, using fossil fuels to drive rapid industrialisation. So why is it now investing billions of dollars in green technology? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its water, air and soil are heavily polluted. …

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Life on the frontline of Ukraine’s war | The Economist

2017-04-07

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War has raged in eastern Ukraine for the past three years between Ukraine’s army and Russian-backed separatists. Two residents discuss how they live their lives under a constant fear of shelling and whether they see an end in sight to fighting. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Since 2014, Russian-backed rebels …

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Brexit: Hope vs reality. A cartoon by Kal

2017-04-04

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British Prime Minister Theresa May is determined to make Brexit happen, regardless of the outcome. Our cartoonist Kal gives his take. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video …

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The aquanauts who journey to the bottom of the ocean

2017-03-28

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Ever wondered what it is like to descend in a submersible into the deepest ocean? Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6...

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Diving down to the deep ocean

2017-03-27

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Even in the perpetual darkness of the deepest ocean, scientists discover the discarded rubbish of modern life. Check out Economist Films: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on...

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What could threaten Amazon’s empire? | The Economist

2017-03-24

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Amazon accounts for more than half of every dollar spent online in America and is the world’s leading provider of cloud computing. But can the company avoid the attention of the regulators? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 This week we put Amazon on the cover. Amazon is a remarkable company …

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The deep ocean is the final frontier on planet Earth | The Economist

2017-03-23

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Watch the latest in the Ocean series – How to stop plastics getting into the ocean: https://youtu.be/D7EdgCxFZ8Q The ocean covers 70% of our planet. The deep-sea floor is a realm that is largely unexplored, but cutting-edge technology is enabling a new generation of aquanauts to go deeper than ever before. Click here to subscribe to …

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What’s the most common method of contraception? | The Economist

2017-03-17

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Almost a century ago Dr Marie Stopes opened the first birth control clinic. We go out on the streets to ask which are the most common methods of contraception worldwide today. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from …

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The fragmentation of Dutch politics

2017-03-15

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Old divisions between right and left are breaking down, scattering voters in all directions. This will make governing the Netherlands particularly difficult. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full …

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Kal draws… how do you solve a problem like North Korea?

2017-03-14

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Will US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson be able to find a solution to one of Asia’s most pressing issues? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of 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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Gene editing and the future of doping in sport | The Economist

2017-03-13

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What if you could hack your DNA to run faster, jump higher or become stronger? Gene doping is an advanced medical technology that could help athletes recover from injuries, but could also be used by drug cheats to beat the competition. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short …

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Quantum technology opens up a world of possibilities | The Economist

2017-03-10

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After a century confined to the laboratory, the quantum realm is turning its theoretical promise into practical opportunities. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films every day of 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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