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Asia
Bottled water from Korea's "no-man's land", Mickey Mouse lessons in China, and multi-lingual web domains.
Europe
Why French bees love city life, Finland's broadband-for-all and we catch a glimpse of the motorcade of Bulgaria's prime minister, Boyko Borisov.
Africa/Middle East
In a show of girl power, Egyptian women are fighting back against the gropers who plague the region: self-defence and karate classes for women are becoming increasingly popular.
Oceania
Australians get the hump, Fiji loses its midwives and Aussie males get a bad reputation.
Serge Hochar
For his ‘last meal’, food isn’t the prime consideration for Château Musar’s Serge Hochar. He would choose a special vintage white from his winery in Lebanon with some cheese and olives.
Americas
Canada is tinkering with its multicultural self-image. For the first time in 15 years, the country has revised its exam and study guide for citizenship applicants, placing more emphasis on its military history.
Asia
The rise of the banker-turned-politician in Japan, and Asia's plans to grow bigger islands. Plus, China mulls what to do with its internet addicts as detox houses fail to work.
Mrs Dynamite
Oumou Sangaré sings from the heart about pain, poverty and polygamy. Her feminist lyrics and political stance have made her a role-model for women in Mali and across Africa.
Africa/Middle East
News from across the region, including Seychelles' first university, Iraq's drought-driven food imports, Israel's ambitious rail network plans and Angola's slow reconstruction after its civil war.
Barriers and barrios
Melilla, a Spanish colony in Morocco, is a lure for immigrants trying to enter Europe. But this is not the whole story; Monocle explores its multicultural make-up and recent investment.
