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Fight or flight
The future of Berlin’s Tempelhof airport is uncertain. As campaigners mount a final bid to rescue the symbolic site, its salvation could be the rising number of executive jets.
The inside scoop
Print media faces challenges, but it's time to stop questioning its relevance. In many markets, the humble daily newspaper has never looked so good. We're taking cues from our favourite Italian broadsheet.
Horn of plenty
A tiny Muslim nation in a hostile region, Djibouti is perfectly positioned to monitor Islamist militants. That’s why the US army is here and, thanks to a hearts-and-minds programme, is welcome to stay.
The verdict
On 6 November it will be six months since Nicolas Sarkozy was elected French President. We asked one of France’s most celebrated commentators to rate his performance both at home and abroad.
Asia
Michelin judges Tokyo a gourmet's delight, Taiwan's weapons programme, and the beautification of Seoul.
Africa/Middle East
Borrowed tiaras and Lebanese couture: we decipher the dress code of Queen Rania, plus why Africa wants to teach the French president a lesson.
Oceania
Australia's dramatic water shortage, and New Zealand gears up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Americas
The rise of the left in Bogotá, Obama stirs up controversy over Cuba, and rebuilding a Chilean icon.
Clean and serene
Liechtenstein’s population is under 35,000, yet it's home to 70,000 companies. The modern state has one anachronism: a ruling prince with little time for democracy, a sentiment his subjects seem to share.
