The Jordanian city of Zarqa has given the world three of its most notorious terrorists in recent years. This dense, dirty city of one million people has also produced countless jihadis and suicide bombers who have been active in Iraq and Afghanistan. We tell you why.
The Svalbard archipelago is one of the most accessible regions of the High Arctic and its vast landscapes are spectacular. One of the more adventurous ways to explore it is on a 10-day glacier trekking expedition.
Berlin is considered the sanctuary for subculture in Europe but the German capital's development initiatives are threatening that honorary designation. City officials have turned to costly building projects to clean up neighborhoods, sparking local protests.
Swiss banking secrecy came under yet another attack after Germany again bought stolen bank data to catch tax evaders, and the two are in a standoff over German tax inspectors sent to investigate. Now the Swiss are wondering if their treasured tradition of financial secrecy is worth it after all.
First an alphabet and now a television channel: Berbers in Morocco have struggled for decades to get recognition of their once-banned language and culture. These days, a new public television channel is marking a turning point in their struggles.
The EU's policy of refugee resettlement was supposed to stop asylum seekers trying to reach Europe illegally. But while the EU is grappling to get a single and uniform immigration policy, individual member states are taking matters into their own hands.
