With Japan’s cherry blossoms in full bloom, more foreigners than ever before are coming out to see the spectacle and join the party as the country looks to attract visitors from abroad.
Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Open Up to the World
Ghana social project turns plastic bags to handbags
A start up in Ghana has found a novel way of dealing with the country’s plastic waste problem. The country has built up huge amounts of waste through the popularity of plastic […]
Will lifting sanctions mean a new era for Iran?
A framework on the future of Iran’s nuclear capabilities has been agreed upon. And if implemented, sanctions that have crippled Iran’s economy are likely to be eventually scrapped. Some hard-liners say the […]
Germanwings Co-pilot sped up plane during descent
Investigators say the flight data recorder from Germanwings Flight 9525 shows the co-pilot sped up the plane during descent. CNN’s Pamela Brown has more.
Nuclear deal sparks celebrations in sanctions-weary Iran
There has been a night of jubilation in Tehran, as people celebrated news that Iran and world powers had reached a framework nuclear deal paving the way for an end to years […]
What is it like to be a Muslim in Cuba?
There are around 4,000 Muslims in Cuba – but how easy is it to follow the Islamic way of life in a country with no halal butchers – and crucially – no […]
Everything you need to know about Tidal — in 90 seconds
Everybody’s talking about Tidal — but, compared to similar streaming services, like Spotify and Rdio, is it really all that different?
Rhino Wars: South Africa’s record hike in poaching
What future do rhinos face? And why is the multi-billion-dollar poaching industry continuing to grow?
Pioneers of Street Art
An exhibition in Frankfurt shows how in the 1950’s artists in Paris and Rome tore strips off advertising posters and used the fragnments to create their own works of art. The so-called […]
Amy
A documentary on the late singer/songwriter, who died of alcohol poisoning in 2011.