France's unlikely Catholic revivalAll eyes on Davos: Inside Europe's security and business correspondents take you through what happened at the World Economic Forum and what it all means, followed by a talk with human rights lawyer Wayne Jordash KC on Ukraine. Then: VAT fraud in Jan 22 26January 22, 2026Podcast at Deutsche Welle
War with Isis: The resilient people of Kobani are proof that the militants can be defeated | The IndependentTheir town may be destroyed but the residents' spirit is strong Dec 28 14December 28, 2014Article at The Independent
Iraq crisis: The Yazidi - a persecuted people driven to the edge | The IndependentThey have been forced to seek sanctuary from Isis among the Kurds, but their lives are still in danger Aug 23 14August 23, 2014Article at The Independent
Iraq's Christian exodus – DW – 08/22/2014For Christian communities in Iraq, the Kurdistan region has become a sanctuary from the terrorist group "Islamic State." But many of Kurdistan's Christians are planning to flee themselves. Aug 22 14August 22, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
20 years on — has the euro been a success?On the 20th anniversary of the currency, Euronews speaks to economist Duncan Weldon about how successful the euro has been and what we can expect next from the currency. Jan 01 19January 01, 2019Article at Euronews
Coronavirus: Blood of COVID-19 patients could help predict how ill they will getThere's still so much we don't know about the COVID-19 and how it affects those who get infected. It seems our blood holds precious clues. Jun 05 20June 05, 2020Article at Euronews
WorldLink: Yazidis still stranded – DW – 06/19/2015The "Islamic State" siege has been broken, but hundreds of families remain living in difficult conditions on the mountain. We find out why. Jun 19 15June 19, 2015Article at Deutsche Welle
DW: How ISIS shattered a Kurdish-Arab communityThe city of Makhmour lies on the edge of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. When Islamic State militants attacked the area last summer, they didn’t just threaten… Jun 16 15June 16, 2015Video at Deutsche Welle
Volunteer army hopes to liberate Mosul – DW – 05/22/2015It's been almost a year since Islamic State took over the ancient Iraqi city of Mosul and brought the jihadist group to the world's attention. As the Iraqi army fled the militant onslaught, some half a million people followed. But now… a volunteer army is preparing to help retake the city they were forced to abandon. Hermione Gee went to meet them May 22 15May 22, 2015Article at Deutsche Welle
Inside Kobane: ‘It’s better to die here’Some residents of besieged Kobane are staying put despite intense fighting. Dec 22 14December 22, 2014Article at Al Jazeera
Inside Kobane: United against ISILKobane’s remaining civilians explain why they chose to stay behind despite the risks. Dec 22 14December 22, 2014Article at Al Jazeera
Isis in Syria: Besieged people of Kobane plead 'don't send us food or aid. Send us weapons' | The IndependentHermione Gee, one of the first reporters to enter the town facing an onslaught by Islamist militants, found the remaining Kurdish residents holding out with a few AK47s and rockets Sep 28 14September 28, 2014Article at The Independent
Islamic State: Turkish Kurds help their Iraqi brothers to resist Isis advance | The IndependentFemale guerrillas are leading the PKK's fight against militants in a rare display of unity with Peshmerga Sep 07 14September 07, 2014Article at The Independent
No return?After their persecution by the "Islamic State," many of Kurdistan's 600,000 or so Yazidi are looking to leave Iraq, threatening to further diminish the community that has been native to the region for thousands of years. Aug 28 14August 28, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Iraqi Kurdistan's fighters – DW – 08/15/2014While more than a million people have fled the Islamic State militants who have taken over large parts of northern Iraq, Kurdish volunteers have flocked to the front-lines, wanting to defend Iraqi Kurdistan. Aug 15 14August 15, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Brighter futureWith a worldwide population of 40 million, the Kurds are the world’s largest ethnic group without a homeland. The current crisis in Iraq has brought the dream of an independent Kurdish state a little closer. Jul 28 14July 28, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Audio report: Kurdish independence – DW – 07/25/2014Kurds are the world’s largest ethnic group without a homeland. In Iraq, conflict has led many Kurds to dream of an independent Kurdish state. But the perception of what this state could look like has changed over the years and across generations. Jul 25 14July 25, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Fighting spiritAs Iraqi Kurds and Peshmerga attempt to consolidate their hold on Kirkuk, they are facing stiff resistence from ISIS fighters. DW spoke to the Iraqi federal police commander of the Kirkuk district about the situation. Jul 22 14July 22, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Independent Kurdistan?As Iraq descends into chaos, Kurdistan's stability and security seem to offer the chance to push for further autonomy - or even the seeds of a new nation state. But a Kurdish independence drive faces daunting challenges. Jun 20 14June 20, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle
Refugees in ErbilIraq's Kurdish capital has been flooded by Iraqis driven from their homes for fear of fighting between the Sunni militants of ISIS and the government. But being a refugee is difficult, so some are already heading back. Jun 17 14June 17, 2014Article at Deutsche Welle