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Escape plan
The country will soon have a new capital if the president’s ambitious plan comes to fruition. While there’s an argument for leaving Jakarta, would a new seat of government be an improvement?
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Future leaders of Japan, the Lisbon Treaty anniversary and how spooks are coming out of the shadows.
Tipping point
In Japan, communism is not a dirty word. A top-selling newspaper and donation at the municipal level herald a decisive moment for this leftist, pacifist party.
Leading the charge
His rivals refused to accept his election victory – so he went back to the polls and won again. Now Istanbul’s new mayor is ready to change the city.
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Ethiopia tackles graft, electoral reform in New Zealand and Hong Kong’s decisive next vote.
Building up hope
The fighting has stopped in Damascus. But despite the look of normality, this is a city of black-market deals, shortages and deep pessimism.
Talk show
Pork chops and promises are part of the race for the White House at that livestock-laden oracle, Iowa State Fair.
Team culture
After decades dodging the issue of art looted by the Nazis, France has set up a new mission to find the heirs to thousands of works that have lain unclaimed.
In the right direction
Stockholm is dynamic and progressive – but challenges remain. We meet mayor Anna König Jerlmyr to talk shop.
North star
Nicola Sturgeon on fighting Brexit, boosting brand Scotland and leading the charge for independence.
