Politics
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Diplomacy
The EU's new foreign-affairs chief rings the changes and Ukraine's ambassador to Poland waxes lyrical on his warm Warsaw welcome.
Digital uprising
One of the world’s most populous urban areas, Mexico City’s politically savvy population is blessed with a growing number of independent media outlets that are operating increasingly online.
United Front
Violence in Tripoli has forced diplomats to Tunis. From makeshift offices, they try to solve Libya’s problems from afar, but a terrorist attack in their new home underlines the region’s increasing fragility.
Asia
The new air route that links Sri Lanka to China and the Japanese scheme set to make a big return from rubbish.
Americas
Chile's attempts to stem the gender divide, Air Canada's bilingual recruitment and a lakeside clear-up in Peru.
State of the news
Democracy was supposed to transform journalism in Burma with Myanmar Radio and Television acting as a public-service broadcaster. The reality, however, is a media that’s hardly changed at all.
Europe
Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufaki's strong sense of style, plus a look ahead to the Finnish elections
Africa and Middle East
Behind the scenes ahead of a Sudan election that is far from just, plus Dubai's take on Venice
Fuelling the fire
Norway’s prime minister Erna Solberg’s brand of conservatism is progressive, inclusive and pragmatic. These qualities will be vital as the oil-rich nation considers alternatives to the fossil fuels that have served it so well.
Friends in high places
Japan's Foreign Ministry employs thousands to build international relationships. As the nation emerges from its post-war pacifist stance, diplomacy is more important than ever to prime minister Shinzo Abe's government.
