Affairs
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Americas
The challenges facing Bogota's new mayor, a Canadian waterfront drama, and a Q&A with the head of the group spearheading Manhattan's transformation.
Europe
The view from London after the recent riots, plus why Portugal wants more pensioners, and Switzerland's impending election.
Africa/Middle East
The substantial motorcade of the 'humble' Ugandan president, Norway looks to turn Quatar's desert green and a new bridge betwen Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Police Academy
Deep in Colombia's jungle, SAS-trained commandos drill Latin America's toughest recruits in guerrilla tactics, hunting cartels and forging discipline — one gruelling push-up at a time.
Non-stop news
This October, TV4-Gruppen will launch Sweden's only 24-hour news channel. Headed by Göran Ellung, it’s hoped the new venture will draw in an audience of news-hungry Swedes.
Second life
While many post-industrial towns languish, Pittsburgh is bucking the trend. Monocle visits its thriving East Liberty neighbourhood to see how the city is becoming a major hi-tech hub and Silicon Valley alternative.
Business
Canadians go south for cheap flights, Shanghai gets virtual supermarkets in its subways, plus Melbourne's laneways get some investment.
Making airwaves
Hilversum was the centre of Dutch broadcasting for a century, a model media city of daring architecture. Now, the city is searching for new relevance in the digital media age.
Erskineville
Erskineville’s rise as an address for urban professionals hasn’t stripped its character. Old workers’ cottages provide creative living spaces, and Erskineville Road offers attractive shops, restaurants, bars and a prized bakery.
Class acts
In the poor south side of Bogotá, many children don’t have access to a good education. Monocle meets two people trying to improve things. One is an architect who designs school buildings that pupils…
