While the International Olympic Committee has said that politics and sport do not mix, there are many examples to the contrary. Athletes have often been advocates for social change, while activists are angry about Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics despite rampant allegations of human rights abuses. More than 200 global groups have made a joint call for a diplomatic boycott. We take a closer look.
Meanwhile, the fertility rate in India has dipped below the replacement rate for the first time ever. That means its population is officially on a downward trend. Many hope this will improve living standards. Our correspondents Anida Saifi and Thomas Denis report on how and why some women have decided to have smaller families.
Finally, we take you to the Indonesian island of Java. It's home to the world's biggest Buddhist monument, the magnificent Borobudur Temple, covering a total area of more than 2,500 m².
