Affairs
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Divided we stand
Its role in Darfur is seen as a failure and it has almost no role in the Middle East. Now, as UN officials turn on Ban Ki-moon, its conflicts are closer to home.
Business
Making malls in Brazil, keeping faith with coal in Australia and how Japan has its finger on the pulse of the latest biometric technology.
Health visitors
Affluent Arabs are increasingly choosing Germany’s private clinics for medical treatment. With patients spending an estimated €80,000 per stay, competition among German hospitals to attract these medical tourists is fierce.
Theatre of war
With a shortage of skilled military leaders to train the Afghan National Army, the US Marines have built a mock Taliban village in Nevada to prepare troops for the realities of the war-torn country.
Americas
Puerto Rico's role in the elections, and the Jehovah's Witnesses who put their faith in property deals.
Oceania
A mining town in Queensland goes solar, Rugby Union eyes up Asia, plus Sydney isn't holding its breath over new metro plans.
Uphill struggle
Sochi, a Black Sea resort popular with Putin, was a surprise choice to host the 2014 Winter Olympics. To prepare for one million visitors, the region needs new roads, hotels and infrastructure.
