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Business
Why money grows on trees, New Zealand's food moves, Africa's largest wind farm and India's carrier bag ban.
River God
Slovenian hero Martin Strel has swum the entire lengths of the Danube, Mississippi, Yangtze and Amazon. He's become the embodiment of his nation's spirit: plucky, brave and up for anything.
Asia
Life's is a long drag for Asian men, Japan's underground police plan, and China helps Laos get on the right track.
All aboard Denmark’s pirate patrol boat in Somalia
The Danish Navy warship ‘HDMS Absalon’ patrols one of the busiest sea routes in the world, where more than 120 ships were attacked by Somali pirates last year.
Fresh Minsk
Often called Europe’s last dictatorship, Belarus has embarked on a PR mission to fix its image. With its strong-armed leadership still in place, are the changes anything more than cosmetic?
On the hook
The world’s shipping is being held ransom by Somali pirates. As a new president tries to take control of the failed state, perhaps it’s time for decisive action.
High noon for Sharif
Somalia's new president, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, faces pirates, a humanitarian disaster and deadly rivals. Is he the man to revive the failed state? We meet him in Nairobi during shuttle diplomacy.
Defence
The French hoist the flag over the new military base in Abu Dhabi, fence yourself in army style and how to stope Iran getting a nuclear bomb (it wont be easy).
Tasmanian angel
Hobart, Tasmania, is the nearest inhabited landmass to Antarctica, drawing scientists to the frontline of environmental research. Adventurous tourists and food pioneers are also transforming the island’s once bleak fortunes.
Constant and noble
Young creatives have set up shop in higgledy-piggledy Turnacibasi Sokak. It’s also a pleasant place to buy antiques, vintage records, homeware and reclaimed furniture or enjoy a steam and massage at the hamam.
