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´Ai Weiwei´s work embodies freedom of speech´
The popularity of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei in the Netherlands is largely fueled by the Dutch love of art that hovers on the edge of acceptability. This commitment to pushing the boundaries of
He should get a Nobel Prize’ - Stories from Yemen's National Dialogue -
Coffee Corner again, this time with Baraa Shaiban and Somaia Al Hosam. It’s been two weeks since our last meeting.Two weeks of talking for the delegates at Yemen’s National Dialogue. Two weeks ofRNW on Facebook
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Article: "The majority of Ugandans are not homophobic"
Uganda's decision to deport David Cecil, the Kampala-based British producer of the play ‘The River and the Mountain', prompted our blogger to address what he believes is a spreading misconception about anti-gay attitudes in
Article: Venezuela’s criminals don’t even fear God
In Venezuela, crime lurks on the streets, sidewalks, houses and now even in churches. Priests, who are supposed to be representatives of peace, have become the enemies of criminals. by Pablo Hernández
Video: "I thought they were going to kill me"
Singer Mahely Ba was deeply traumatised when she returned to her home country, Ivory Coast, to shoot a video clip and civil war broke out.
Article: The story of two Chinese citizen journalists
A new documentary about two Chinese citizen journalists was presented earlier this month during the Human Rights Weekend 2013 in Amsterdam.
Article: Mugabe’s birthday bash: time to party or retire?
When Pope Benedict XVl announced that old age was forcing him to resign at the end of the month, did he know how much excitement this would cause thousands of kilometres from the Vatican?
Article: Bloggers Battle: the battered little girl Lama
The fate of five-year-old Lama is a hot topic in Saudi Arabia and beyond. Lama’s father, Fayhan Ghamdi, allegedly molested and abused her, resulting in Lama’s death after months of hospitalization.
Article: Rwanda debates: should condoms be distributed at schools?
The condom distribution debate rages in Rwanda.
Article: Cartoonists draw a grim picture of Egypt's future
“Two years after the revolution – where is Egypt going?” is a question the world is waiting to see answered.
Article: Time to relax - at last - for Dutch Queen Beatrix
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is retiring. She announced in a televised statement on Monday evening that she is stepping down in favour of her son, Prince William-Alexander.
Video: "A criminal's life for me"
Gerard Nijburg turned to crime early, going to prison for the first time at the age of 13. With a bully for a father and an unhappy home, he never felt as though he fitted in.
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