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The show goes on
May Chidiac, a political TV journalist and staunch critic of Syria, remains defiant after a bomb attack. She has returned to presenting for the Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation, despite losing an arm and leg.
Culture
From the Second World War as told by an ordinary German civilian to the latest album from Cat Power, Monocle's culture editors pick the midwinter's essential books and music.
Big cheese
Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, is a knowledgeable observer of US politics. Born in Greece and a Cambridge graduate, she chose Toscana in Los Angeles for her last meal.
Art of news
Amos Schocken, publisher of Israel’s influential newspaper Haaretz, remains true to his family’s liberal ethos, unafraid to report fairly on Palestinian issues. Its circulation has been boosted by a growing online readership.
Ration nation
CNN’s man in Baghdad, Michael Ware, is one of few western journalists to have reported from insurgent camps. We met him in Paris where he selected the Thai restaurant Asian for his last meal.
Arte & Craft
High-definition TV is forcing a return to old-fashioned craft. Monocle visits Arte, the polished Franco-German channel that has never let its standards drop, to learn the art behind its high-quality broadcasting.
Paper tigers
While global newspaper circulations are rising, Europe and the US face a different story as readers flee to the web. We ask experts about the future and look at thriving, innovative titles.
The inside scoop
Print media faces challenges, but it's time to stop questioning its relevance. In many markets, the humble daily newspaper has never looked so good. We're taking cues from our favourite Italian broadsheet.
Printed matters
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung’s conservative design is a hallmark. But falling sales and modern reader expectations have prompted a complete redesign. *Monocle* gains exclusive access to witness the historic relaunch.
The next best thing
In the Netherlands’ crowded newspaper market, new daily NRC Next has found an untapped readership with its wit, analysis and opinion. Could this be the new role model for the European press?
