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Reporter - The Last Ice Merchant of Chimborazo
Every week Baltasar Ushca hikes up Mount Chimborazo - at 6,300 meters, Ecuador’s tallest mountain. The 74-year-old harvests glacial ice before selling it in the city. Climate change and refrigerators, however, are endangering his occupation.
Child trafficking in China
Tan Jingjing from China is convinced her son was sold to traffickers by her ex-husband. She's been searching for him for three years; by now he would be five. She hasn't received any help from the authorities. But there is a glimmer of hope.
Learning how to walk with an exoskeleton
Anouk Schmitt has two paralyzed legs and is confined to a wheelchair. But she may learn how to walk again with a walking robot. Her dream is to stand before her partner Lukas at eyelevel.
Refugees on Lesbos
Lesbos continues to struggle with the rising number of refugees. The island is not prepared for the approaching cold spell, and conditions in the camps are catastrophic. Resistance is growing – among migrants and locals alike.
Child thaiboxers: A fighting chance
At the tender age of 14, Bpaet is already an accomplished Thai boxer. He's aiming for a professional career. His coach certifies his talent and the necessary self-discipline, but the competition is fierce.
Reporter - Times of Stalemate: A German MP's Story
Talks have collapsed for what would have been Germany’s first ever government coalition between the CDU/CSU, FDP and Green parties. Members of German parliament also question the right course: new elections, minority government or renewed negotiations?
The German Military - Filling the Ranks
The German military is looking for new recruits. It has set up intro camps to provide insights into the soldiers' daily routine, while aiming to allay fears and generate interest in a career with the armed forces.
The hellish coal fields of Jharia
Savitri Mahto’s morning begins with her shift at the coal mine. There the 17-year-old toils away for hours every day in order to support her family. The toxic fumes are destroying Savitri’s health, but she cannot afford to see a doctor.
An internet junkie goes offline
600,000 young people in Germany are considered Internet-dependent. They play games and surf for hours on end. Erik, for example, sat in front of his monitor for up to 20 hours a day. Then he decided to get therapy.
Desperate and Neglected
In the U.S. state of Ohio, drug addiction is rampant. The country is inundated with cheap drugs. Police in the small town of East Liverpool are waging a desperate battle against dealers and illegal drug abuse.