Raymond Biesinger
Europe
What Finland's president, Tarja Halonen, has in her motorcade, why Russia's building boom has hit the brakes, and how the Vatican is doing its bit in the fight against climate change.
Americas
Our new column from Washington on President Obama's administration, plus baseball-mania in Nicaragua and the Dane who is making NYC more cycle-friendly.
Defence
Our new military strategy column examines how the US might unwittingly encourage China to bolster its nuclear arsenal and what European armies are spending money on.
Oceania
Car-sharing becomes big business in Australia, while New Zealand flies the flag for biofuel.
Oceania
Australia tackles tax evasion on Vanuatu, New Zealand uses music to fight antisocial behaviour and the tiny state of Timor-Leste gets its own airline.
Asia
China rediscovers the bicycle as oil prices soar while disaffected Japanese youths flirt with communism.
Americas
The US embraces pedal power, New York takes to its rivers; plus a cultural haven in Colombia.
Fashion
Berluti gives lessons for lace-ups, a Verbal assault on the jewellery trade, and Portland bags some style.
