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Observation
Rail life story: We love trains and think it’s time that the English-speaking world reacquired a taste for them too.
Isle be back
Japan's Okinawa prefecture is experiencing a renaissance. Companies large and small are capitalising on its relaxed, affordable lifestyle, great beaches and warm climate, with the city of Naha leading the way.
Pawn in the USA?
For our series on the US election through the eyes of foreign correspondents, we meet Roselena Ramírez. She heads the Washington DC bureau of TeleSUR, the Venezuelan-controlled TV station founded by Hugo Chávez.
Italian inquisition
In a media world dominated by reality TV, Milena Gabanelli’s ‘Report’ stands out. Since 1997, her investigations have tackled corruption in Italy head on, criticising politicians while other programmes cosy up.
Art of news
Amos Schocken, publisher of Israel’s influential newspaper Haaretz, remains true to his family’s liberal ethos, unafraid to report fairly on Palestinian issues. Its circulation has been boosted by a growing online readership.
High times
With the ski season in full flight, it's time to find the chinks in your alpine armour. We offer suggestions on beating the freeze and warming up your winter wardrobe.
On the pulse
Medica is the world’s largest healthcare trade fair. This year 4,360 companies displayed the latest must-haves for the 21st-century doctor from souped-up ambulances to rather too realistic anatomical models
Expo 10: Istanbul to Van
Monocle boards the TransAsya Express, travelling from Istanbul as far as Van in Turkey's Kurdish east. This is the story of the people we met and the fascination that unites them: life in the…
Observation
How often do you plot what your perfect day would look and feel like, or think about what would improve the way you cross towns, country and continents? I do it all the time.
Early warning
From airport misery to warring neighbours, Monocle looks at the organisations, countries and people destined to hit the headlines for the wrong reasons in 2008.
