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Tradition, chaos, constant upheaval: This is Istanbul. Some 16 million people live in this crowded city on the Bosporus. For many, it is a center of creativity. For others, a place that swallows them up.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

Sixty years ago, Europe's first seawater desalination plant was built in the Canary Islands. This technology for producing fresh water was a blessing for the islands. Now, it could prove to be a curse for the ecosystem.

Akanksha lives two lives: studying to please her father, but secretly pursuing her true passion -- rap. In this male-dominated world, Akanksha, who goes by the name D.zire, must fight to be taken seriously as a rapper. Kunal, aka Kaam Bhaari, tests D.zire's skills and determination. Will she prevail and prove herself among her male counterparts?

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported - whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

A cough is common with a cold. But persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain could signal pneumonia, whooping cough, or even chlamydia infection.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported - whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.

Tradition, chaos, constant upheaval: This is Istanbul. Some 16 million people live in this crowded city on the Bosporus. For many, it is a center of creativity. For others, a place that swallows them up.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported - whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported - whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Neutrinos are elementary particles smaller than atoms. Research on them often takes place deep underground and opens new perspectives on the immensity of our universe - thanks to its focus on the infinitely small.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Neutrinos are elementary particles smaller than atoms. Research on them often takes place deep underground and opens new perspectives on the immensity of our universe - thanks to its focus on the infinitely small.

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, the crimes are not reported - whether out of shame, fear of the perpetrator, or mistrust of the police and the justice system.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Neutrinos are elementary particles smaller than atoms. Research on them often takes place deep underground and opens new perspectives on the immensity of our universe - thanks to its focus on the infinitely small.

A cough is common with a cold. But persistent coughing, shortness of breath, or chest pain could signal pneumonia, whooping cough, or even chlamydia infection.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.