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Europe
The crime of stalking is elusive to define, tricky to prove, and tough to effectively punish.
Road to recovery
Big-name French pharma was conspicuously absent at this year’s annual Pharmagora fair. But far from fading into obscurity, the Paris show has been looking to Francophone African markets and the lucrative bio-organic sector.
Face Maker
Plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy earned legendary status in Brazil with his philosophy that good looks should be for all. His pioneering techniques are still admired by surgeons worldwide.
In good health
A country club needn’t be an exclusive haven for the super-rich. Here, we outline our dream for a perfect health club: open to all, accessible by bicycle and offering only the finest service.
Ready for this?
Israel’s history of violence has given its hospitals unique expertise in handling major bloodshed. Now, Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center offers medics from around the world pioneering training in mass casualty situations.
Oceania
Australians get the hump, Fiji loses its midwives and Aussie males get a bad reputation.
Europe
The Chechen president Ramzan Kadyrov and his nightclub-bouncer style, why the French are busy making babies and the Italians are busy doing nothing.
Americas
Why Americas need new gum control laws and the drugs cartels looking for new homes. Plus, our Washington column looks at how branding is selling the recovery package.
Oceania
Samoa mounts operation healthcare and the truth about those fit Aussies - they are actually too busy on twitter to play sport.
Make it better
Akershus University Hospital by CF Møller was created on the principle that good design makes you feel better. Well lit and easy to navigate, it features bespoke, locally crafted furniture and state-of-the-art technology.
