Politics
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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.
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.
Bridging the gulf
Qatar’s Al-Jazeera Arabic news network has a rocky relationship with the US. Abderrahim Foukara, the station’s Washington bureau chief and managing editor, is the face of Al-Jazeera Arabic in the US.
Europe
The style of Russia's new first lady, and the not-so private lives of Finland's politicians.
Cyprus heal
After decades of conflict, could Cyprus be nearing a reunification settlement? Mehmet Ali Talat, president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, is one of two key players in the agreement.
Street talker
After a life in radical campaign groups, Algerian-descended Fadela Amara is now at the heart of French government. Her challenge from President Sarkozy: to rebuild France’s riot-hit suburbs.
Americas
Why China is miffed with Canada, and Mexico's solution to groping on public transport.
