Society
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Africa/Middle East
Monocle looks t James Michel, president of the Seychelles, and his motorcade, plus Malawi's new flag and Zanzibar's model way of dealing with political strife.
Prime number
Nightclub mogul Marcos Campos wanted a more refined venue, asking architect Isay Weinfeld to help. With Numero, they have made an elegant lounge that is revolutionising nightlife for their fellow Paulistas.
Face Maker
Plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy earned legendary status in Brazil with his philosophy that good looks should be for all. His pioneering techniques are still admired by surgeons worldwide.
Bouncing back
Solid economic growth and foreign investment have transformed Mozambique’s fortunes since its civil war. But challenges remain in tackling the poverty and corruption that block the capital Maputo’s path to prosperity.
Expo 36: River of discontent
Belligerent unrest is rising among the American right-wing. Zed Nelson travelled the Rio Grande, from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico in Texas, discovering the heartland of gun-toting patriotism.
Business
Why computers are not happy in Taiwan, and Japan's biggest technology firms join up to create a nuclear power mega-corp.
Spin city
Millions of Chinese flock to Macau's casinos, now the world's gambling Mecca. But will authorities nurture its fledgling creative and tourism industries, or remain dependent on the endless tables at the casinos?
Europe
The cars, planes and (bicycle) that Britain's new PM David Cameron uses to get around, plus the Turkish soap stars winning the hearts of neighbouring Bulgarians.
