Always With Honor
Media
Previously shunned by American TV companies, Al Jazeera is finally making its way in the US, plus CNN's new global take on the news and Alain de Botton at Heathrow.
Business
Syria opens its first private winery, East Africa gets wired up, and business booms for the small weapons trade. In Europe, Barcelona takes a cue from the Gulf, investing in its airline.
Oceania
New Zealand's prime minister and his choice of transport, and Australia's renewed efforts to get people on their bikes.
Asia
Monocle talks to Japanese designers, architects and businessmen about what their country needs, post-election. Plus, a look at Hong Kong's pollution problem and Japan's approach to wealthy Chinese tourists.
Africa/Middle East
Somaliland pursues democracy despite its unrecognised status, Yemen's president claims a crime crackdown amid meltdown, and Gaza's schools reopen during a continued blockade of basic materials.
Americas
In our View from Washington, we look at one of Barack Obama's many dilemmas: whether to allow visitors from friendly countries to land on US soil without a visa.
Europe
The new leaders tasked with saving Eastern Europe from economic doom, the Swedish town that's delighted it's being dumped on, and why French holidaymakers might want to take out more travel insurance.
Europe
The view from London after the recent riots, plus why Portugal wants more pensioners, and Switzerland's impending election.
Defence
The one part of Yemen that's still paradise, plus the US creates a new naval base in Singapore.
Ideas to steal
Making the world’s busiest cities more ordered is a top priority for urban planners. When one city finds an idea that works, it seems the rest of the globe is keen to catch up.
