From: sevenload on Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:37 PM

Célia und Helena. Zwei Frauen in Mosambik. Beide sind 29, schwanger und HIV-positiv. Sie teilen das Schicksal Millionen anderer afrikanischer Frauen. Die höchste aller Ansteckungsraten auf dem Kontinent ist die Mutter-Kind-Übertragung. Allein in Mosambik kommen jeden Tag weit über 100 HIV-positi...

From: sevenload on Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:34 PM

4. Mai 2007: Ein 2,7 km breiter Tornado fegt mit 330 km/h durch den 1500 Einwohner-Ort Greensburg im US Bundesstaat Kansas. 95 Prozent der Kleinstadt werden dem Erdboden gleich gemacht, 11 Einwohner getötet. Die Überlebenden hatten keine andere Wahl, sie mussten ihr Städtchen von Grund auf neu a...

From: sevenload on Thu, Aug 26 2010 11:27 PM

Das Bikin-Tal ist die letzte echte Wildnis im Fernen Osten Russlands und Lebensraum für viele bedrohte Tierarten. Als riesiger Kohlenstoffspeicher spielt die Region eine Schlüsselrolle für das Klima. Doch der letzte intakte Urwald Russlands ist bedroht. Der WWF und die Menschen der Region wollen ...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:42 PM

A conversation with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook EffectFor entrepreneurs, the early days of Facebook is one of the more intriguing narratives of our time. And, David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect, does a superb job helping readers understand the players behind Facebook,...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:42 PM

One of Portugal’s finest wineries is located on the slow-moving Douro River. Here, the global economic crisis is just a distant rumor. The winery’s annual production of 450,000 bottles of port is sold out in just a few days.Dirk van der Niepoort has managed something very few Portuguese companie...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:42 PM

There are still unresolved issues between Belgium and the Congo some 50 years after the latter became independent. Belgians in general are reluctant to look into the brutal policies conducted in the former colony under King Leopold II.Severed hands, mass executions and villages razed to the grou...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:41 PM

Young people in Greece are being disproportionately hit by the country’s financial crisis and budgetary cuts. Many now want to emigrate, which could have serious consequences for the future of the nation.The lucky few who find jobs after school or university are often paid a paltry internship wa...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:41 PM

Germany’s national football team was the pride of the country's soccer fans during the World Cup. Many young people shared the highs and lows of the tournament at public viewings.The young side was easy to identify with. They play attractive football and favor teamwork above individualism, ...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:41 PM

The United World College in Bosnia-Herzegovina is no ordinary school. Located in the center of the bombed-out city, it wants to promote peace though education.UWC has thirteen colleges and schools in former crisis regions worldwide. The remnants of war are still clearly visible in Mostar. At the...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:40 PM

The Czech capital, Prague, has been rocked by scandal. Serious mistakes were made during the refurbishment of the city’s world-famous Charles Bridge. Even UNESCO is asking questions.The Charles Bridge has been under renovation for three years now. Early on, citizen's groups protested agains...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:39 PM

Helgoland is facing a crisis. Tourists are staying away from the island, and local residents are leaving in droves.Scores of day trippers were once attracted by the tax-free shopping, but the golden age of duty-free is long past. And Helgoland is now much more expensive to reach. The island is 7...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:39 PM

A conversation with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook EffectFor entrepreneurs, the early days of Facebook is one of the more intriguing narratives of our time. And, David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect, does a superb job helping readers understand the players behind Facebook,...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:39 PM

Every year, thousands of bullfighting aficionados stream into the arenas to see matadors perform. Some call bullfighting an art; others say it’s sadistic.The end of the spectacle is hardly pretty; the bulls die with gaping wounds and twitching muscles. Occasionally matadors or spectators are tra...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:39 PM

For over 20 years it was the biggest event of the year for ravers the world over: the “Loveparade” in Germany, where hundreds of thousands danced through the streets every year. After the tragedy in Duisburg, however, the organizers have called halt to the techno music festival.The exact number ...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:39 PM

A conversation with David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook EffectFor entrepreneurs, the early days of Facebook is one of the more intriguing narratives of our time. And, David Kirkpatrick, author of The Facebook Effect, does a superb job helping readers understand the players behind Facebook,...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:38 PM

The head of the Turkish bishops' conference was killed this month in southern Turkey.Catholic bishop Luigi Padovese was stabbed to death in his home in Iskenderun. The 63-year-old apostolic vicar had repeatedly called for more rights for Christians living in Turkey. Turkey, where most of th...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:38 PM

The Catholic church in Germany is under an increasing amount of pressure as more cases of sexual abuse in its schools and institutions come to light. The Regensburg Cathedral Boys Choir has also been affected.Between 1958 and 1973, several boys who were members of the world-famous choir reported...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:38 PM

The course for a successful education is often set very early on. Particularly in families with social problems, nurseries are often the only place where small children can receive the support they need. The problem is, there aren’t enough nurseries in Germany to cater for all children. We repor...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:37 PM

Before the economic downturn, many people in Ireland purchased expensive horses. But the financial crisis has quashed prosperity in the country, and many horses have now simply been let loose.An estimated 20,000 horses have been turned out so far. They can be seen roaming highways, major roadway...

From: sevenload on Sun, Aug 22 2010 9:37 PM

Part 7: Germany: The wedding pier on Rügen - The rebuilt bridge in Sellin is one of only three piers in Germany.The bridge building with its palm garden and Kaiser hall is reminiscent of the 1920s. And it also has a justice of the peace office. Bridges have a special attraction for people getting...