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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.
Oceania
Is Australia the new South Korea? Why the Polynesians want their own passport, Pacific islanders bail out of the atolls and how Aussie men rate as good partners.
Europe
How Greenland's prime minister travels and Swedes grow vegetables vertically. Switzerland debates minarets, while Ukraine's Yulia Tymoshenko's hairstyle holds political power. A look at current European affairs.
Americas
Ahead of the Copenhagen summit, diplomats unite to rally American support for tougher environmental policy. Plus, Brazil's ambitious rail plans and population changes in North Dakota and Florida.
Africa/Middle East
Iraq lures tourists with romantic nights in Saddam Hussein’s palace. Elsewhere, Lebanon restores a Jewish landmark and Botswana’s presidential elections get under way (though the job is likely in the bag).
