Merkel’s Book, Merkel’s mission, Merkel’s worldview – DW – 11/25/2024

Angela Merkel’s and will not only be launched in the West, but also in China. And tickets for the first presentation of the former German chancellor’s 736-page opus on Tuesday evening at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin sold out online within minutes of going on sale a few weeks ago. Merkel’s “Memories 1954-2021,” as the … Read more

Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat

Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat on Sunday for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine. Participants, including landmine victims and deminers, repeatedly chanted for “a mine-free world” during the four-kilometer (2.5-mile) walk around the famous temple complex in Siem Reap. Source … Read more

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debut

The musical adaptation “Wicked” and action epic “Gladiator II” racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift to cinemas heading into what may be a record-setting holiday season. The robust box office returns provided reassurance to Hollywood, which has weathered cost-cutting and layoffs amid forecasts of the death … Read more

Genital mutilation: Kenyan families send their daughters across border to evade prosecution

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In Kenya, 15 percent of girls have undergone female genital mutilation. Efforts to combat and criminalize the practice are growing, with stricter laws having been in place since 2011. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta promised the procedure would have disappeared by 2023. But many … Read more

SPD picks Scholz for chancellor candidate again – DW – 11/25/2024

Germany’s center-left Social Democrats (SPD) officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz as the party’s lead candidate going into the snap federal election on February 23. Scholz’s nomination comes after two weeks of tense discussions within the SPD as to whether to back the incumbent chancellor for a second term or to rally behind Defense Minister Boris … Read more

Menswear & couture collections 2024/25: New inclusive communication strategies

Luxury fashion is big business. To stay relevant, big luxury houses and independent labels alike know to constantly refresh their communication strategies. Celebrity endorsement still holds enormous sway, but the clothes themselves need to tell a story. Today, that story is increasingly one of liberty, equality and fraternity! For proof, look no further than the … Read more

Violence against women: In Italy, a social cooperative helps victims rebuild their lives

The 25th November is the UN-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In the Campania region of the South of Italy, reintegrating the job market is a challenge for victims of domestic violence given the patriarchal culture of the area and the presence of the Camorra, the Neapolitan mafia. The region has … Read more