Sam Vanallemeersch
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.
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.
Art market
This month's books, music and films, plus our culture editor's regular column and an interview with director Trần Anh Hùng.
Media
South America's love of heavy metal, Brazil's Casa Triângulo art gallery and Al Jazeera launches in the Balkans.
Art market
Books, technology and a magazine on Chinese contemporary art. And an interview with the founder of Love Art.
Media
Books, technology and a magazine on Chinese contemporary art. And an interview with the founder of Love Art.
Design/Architecture
Monocle's round-up of the news, products and projects making waves this month.
Americas
Mayor Bloomberg gives the go-ahead for a new park in New York, Brazil overhauls in libraries in a bid to address its social problems, and Canada goes scouting for new Scientific talent.
Africa/Middle East
A call for better treatment of Lebanon's army of maids and nannies, plus a transport boost in São Tomé and why Africa didn't make out 25 most liveable cities.
Business
A Canadian coffee shop in Kandahar, Chinese internet junkies go cold Turkey, and Jordan gets wired.
