Peaceful and prosperous, Sweden has long been seen as the model welfare state, praised for its progressive, tolerant and inclusive values. But it’s also one of the most deadliest countries in Europe for gang violence. In the most deprived neighbourhoods, the epicentre of the violence, many residents feel abandoned by the state.
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Shenzen is widely considered to be one of world’s most advanced and futuristic cities. But this omnipresent technology has also enabled the Chinese authorities to consolidate their power, making public dissent virtually impossible.
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For the past three decades, Iran and Israel have been engaged in a shadow war. Israel is determined to prevent Iran developing atomic weapons by whatever means necessary. Iran insists on its ‘inalienable right’ to enrich uranium and sees its nuclear programme as essential to its identity and the only way of maintaining regional hegemony.
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After the 9/11 attacks, once the smoke cleared and the rubble was removed, New Yorkers had a city to rebuild. There was one fundamental question: no one could agree on the future of Ground Zero. Some wanted the towers back, while others believed the site should remain a memorial. Then, a single event changed everything...
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More than half the world’s airlines are Boeings. But a series of dramatic accidents involving Boeing planes have raised questions over their safety. So what's really going on inside Boeing's factories? Should we be afraid of flying on their planes?
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More than three million tourists flock to Greece every year. But this mass tourism comes at a heavy price. On the island of Mykonos, where 40% of construction is believed to be illegal, a landowner was recently murdered in a suspected mafia killing,
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, has publicly acknowledged that several thousand people have been killed in the protest but the real number is believed to be much higher. As Iran's revolutionary guards strengthen their hold on the country and pressure grows on the EU to list them as a terror organisation, we profile Iran's Guardians of the Revolution.
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What if you could help the police solve Europe’s most mysterious cold cases? That’s the challenge taken up by ‘Operation Identify Me’, which calls on the general public to help identify the bodies of women found in France and across Europe.
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In recent years, New York has become the ultimate destination for celebrating Santa Claus. The city that never sleeps is by far the most spectacular place in the world during the holiday season. Lights, music, shows, attractions… The spectacle is everywhere, nonstop, and absolutely breathtaking!
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