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Expo 38: A dying breed?
Izmir was reshaped by European settlers who founded banks and newspapers. After the Ottoman Empire's fall, many fled but some remain, proud of their history yet facing challenges in a changing Turkey.
Voice of a nation
In multi-lingual Switzerland, TV presenter Rainer Maria Salzgeber’s football coverage is a rare unifying experience. He says the sport can help the nation become more tolerant of different cultures.
Americas
Our regular dispatch from Washington looks at adoption in the US, plus Canada gets ready to party.
Asia
The rise of the banker-turned-politician in Japan, and Asia's plans to grow bigger islands. Plus, China mulls what to do with its internet addicts as detox houses fail to work.
Town criers
What is the future of the city? Eleven writers explore the battles and pleasures of metropolitan living, from Detroit’s empty highways to London’s sewers, in a survey of urban hope and possibility.
Paradise regained
Born from socialist ideals, the appeal of the kibbutzim has faded over the years. To survive, they’ve become profit-making cooperatives, attracting Israelis back with a higher standard of living.
Europe
We take a look at Silivo Berlusconi's motorcade, and some surprising differences between the Finns and the Swedes.
Oceania
Syndey's new take on speed dating - it involves tightrope-walking and clowning - plus witchcraft in Papua New Guinea, and political isolation in Fuji.
Dark horizons
The collapse of Iceland’s banks sent shock waves through the nation. Job losses and mortgage increases are common complaints in Reykjavik, but some creative Icelanders are fighting back against the bleak mood.
Small but beautiful
An idea that can improve people’s lives doesn’t have to be a grand project. From cosy slippers to a company sauna, we find it’s often the little things that matter.
