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Oceania
Car-sharing becomes big business in Australia, while New Zealand flies the flag for biofuel.
On the edge
Khabarovsk, a Russian city on China’s border, is booming thanks to its natural resources. But with a history of decline, can this remote economic command centre keep its revival going?
Track race
Spain aims to have the world’s largest high-speed network within two years. Monocle meets its chief, then visits Berlin’s rail trade fair, where Russia's market is creating a buzz.
Power Stations
‘Magic walls’ and ‘QVR’ are new terms for TV anchors covering the US election. Monocle looks at the networks’ top 10 secret weapons for reporting on the winners and losers of the big day.
National Pride
Security concerns created the bunker-style embassy. But it doesn't have to be that way. Monocle surveys diplomatic designs that nations can be proud of, and imagines one of its own.
Expo. 18: Sumo
The ancient art of sumo is under threat from dwindling numbers of homegrown wrestlers and numerous scandals. Can fresh leadership in the Japan Sumo Association clean up the sport and restore its fundamentals?
Battle lines
Since 9/11, demand for Nato-force equipment has surged. We look at the standard kit for a German soldier, from high-tech night vision to body armour and food rations.
Harboured dreams
Italy’s Trieste has ambitions to return to its former glory as a wealthy trading port, luring start-ups with its enviable location and high quality of life.
Abuja
Founded 32 years ago, Nigerian capital Abuja was a utopian dream. But it became marred by corruption and few could afford to live there. Today, as the cranes return, its new minister is attempting…
War on truth
In the South Ossetia conflict, both Georgia and Russia managed media access, making the truth elusive. Monocle’s correspondents reported from both sides to navigate the maze of misinformation and reveal the real story.
