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Fatou Bensouda
RNW recently spoke to Fatou Bensouda, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). She is currently preparing the court's first trial of a head of state: Laurent Gbagbo, the former president
Chen Guangcheng: we must not wait for a “virtuous ruler”
Blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng, made headlines around the world when he escaped house arrest and fled to New York with the help of U.S. officials. One year later, the media spotlight may have moved on,RNW on Facebook
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Article: A journey from mosques to breasts via satellite dish
Some might call the Moroccan artist Mohamed Mourabiti a breast man. But the half-cupped forms he is fond of depicting are not so much inspired by the female chest as they are by the domes of Marrakesh’s ubiquitous mosques.
Article: Living room-size museum of Saudi art a Facebook hit
Why does a small museum in Amsterdam have more Facebook likes than the Louvre in Paris or the Guggenheim Museum? How does a Dutchman who has never been in Saudi Arabia start collecting Saudi art?
Video: Looking for Mr. Cuba
Traditional beauty pageants have been banned in Cuba since the 1959 revolution.
Article: Dutch bureaucracy – a mixed blessing
Complaining about Dutch bureaucracy, and the country’s rule-loving inhabitants, is almost a sport in certain circles, both domestic and international.
Article: Change inevitable for China
It’s crucial that Western countries raise the issue of human rights with countries such as China during the current economic crisis.
Article: Freedom and religion – Do they clash?
“Freedom and religion – do they clash?” That was the question posted on social media by RNW’s Arabic Department, Cartoon Movement and media partners in the Arab region for the second week of our new project, 360 Degr
Article: Young Goma's wish list
Residents here are worried about rumours that M23 rebels might try to retake Goma this holiday season. On the streets, there are very few signs advertising Christmas sales. Few people have gone out to buy Christmas trees and ornaments.
Article: "Repent or die" in Yemen
Ali Ali Qasim Alsaidi felt Yemen and its people were drifting away from Islam as it was meant to be. He wrote his findings – substantiated by Qu’ranic readings – on Facebook.
Article: Christmas convoys to Mexico
The highways in large swaths of Mexico are no-go areas for people who aren’t involved in organised crime.
Article: Yemen’s hidden slaves
Slavery is still being practiced in parts of Yemen, with men, women and children all falling victim to the practice. And according to local human rights activists, the government would prefer to simply sweep the problem under the carpet.
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