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The marial art of karate originated in Japan's southern region of Okinawa. Evolved from the island's own art of self-defence called Ti, modern karate emerged amid influences from other parts of Asia. At a time when Japan has transformed into a country with one of the lowest crime rates worldwide, what compels people to still learn the defensive skills today? In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we visit a modern karate centre in Okinawa to find out. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready for publication online or in print. D...
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Although Nigeria has one of Africa's biggest economies and armies, it is riven by corruption, soldiers are poorly paid and equipped, and the police force barely exists. So kidnapping has become a lucrative business, as people pay what they can to release their loved ones. Dozens of girls were ransomed after Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds ten years ago - though scores are still missing. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we hear how some of those freed are now pursuing their education. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready ...
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Without mountaineering experience, money or a team, a 46-year-old blind man decided he wanted to climb Mount Everest. People said he was crazy, but Zhang Hong wanted to prove something to himself - and his wife. To get in shape, he climbed his staircase up to the 12th floor for several hours a day with 20 to 30 kilograms of luggage and heavy mountain boots on his feet. Scaling the famous peak, while he could not see the mountain, he was able to feel the air, smell the odour of snow and hear prayer flags flapping in the wind. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & ...
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Italy's edicole, iconic green newsstands, have adorned the streets of cities for decades. A beloved community hub, people stop by for their morning paper and stay for a chat. But the death of printed newspapers as well as the ever-growing stream of tourists flooding Italy's cities, causing any space available to be turned into Airbnb rentals, pizza parlours and souvenir shops, are contributing to the kiosks' decline. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we've spoken to the owner of an edicola in Rome who doesn't know how much longer she can keep g...
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The world's largest refugee crisis is largely unknown, overshadowed by conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. But some 9 million people have been displaced by the violence that began in Sudan a year ago, UN data says. More than a thousand people cross the border into South Sudan every day, cramming into camps designed for far smaller numbers. Women fearing they are widows, mothers hoping to find relatives and aid workers helping children all spoke to dpa about the conflict in one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk. Each feature comes illustrated with ...
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As of April 1, it is now legal to smoke weed in public in Germany, as long as you are not doing it near a school or playground. But unlike in other countries that have decriminalized the consumption and possession of marijuana, the new rules do not foresee commercial cannabis shops in the near future. Instead, people can grow up to three plants at home or join non-profit so-called cannabis clubs which will be allowed to grow weed for up to 500 adult members. Each member can be supplied with a maximum of 50g per month. While hundreds of such weed cultivation clubs are currently in the process o...
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At a time of growing tensions with neighbouring Israel, Lebanon's soldiers find themselves overshadowed by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. Besides being considered less powerful and capable, the country's army is also economically weakened to the extent that it can barely pay its soldiers. Many military personnel in Lebanon have thus taken on side jobs to be able to support their families, and their poor economic situation poses a security risk for the country at a time of the imminent threat of war. "I am a soldier I have duties yes towards my country, but if I cannot feed my family, my jo...
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Luxury wines draw astronomical prices, making them a popular target for fraudsters. At Hamburg's Four Seasons Hotel, sommelier Christian Scholz lords over a vault housing some of the world's finest wines. Every time he serves up a bottle of exquisite red, he needs to make sure no one can fill it with a cheap Pinot and resell it afterwards. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, the sommelier reveals how he guards expensive wine against the "huge issue" of fraud. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photos ready for publication online or ...
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Britain's streets are famous for their potholes, created when the road surface cracks due to bad weather. Locals up and down the country, fed up of waiting for the authorities to fix them, are embracing more and more extreme measures. Some communities mark National Pothole Day, while one street artist started spraying penis pictures around them - getting them fixed within 48 hours. Brits reflect on the state of the roads and whether grafitti is the only response in one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality ...
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The military in Myanmar has been fighting its own people since the overthrow of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Now, the junta is set to enforce conscription as it battles people's armies in many parts of the country. The prospect of compulsory recruitment is triggering a mass exodus, as many fear they will be drafted to fight against their fellow citizens. In one of the newest gripping narratives from us at the dpa trends & features desk, we spoke to several people in Myanmar who daren't go out for fear they will be kidnapped by the army. Each feature comes illustrated with high-quality photo...
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