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An inconvenient truth: the real Colombia

He may be David Cameron’s new best friend, but Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos isn’t all he’s cracked up to be – and nor is his country, says Miriam Wells. 

Are Durban climate talks worth the bother?

Nigerian environmentalist Nnimmo Bassey describes low expectations in South Africa.

Bangalore’s urban agriculture boom

Mari Marcel Thekaekara on how Bangaloreans, fed up with soaring vegetable prices, are growing their own organic food.

Time’s up for Guatemala’s ex-president

Accused of money-laundering and fraud, Alfonso Portillo’s luck could be running out, explains Anna Bevan.

Growth is not the solution

In fact, says Zoe Cormier, it’s part of the problem – and a key component of a failing economic model.

After the slaughter

Two years after the Maguindanao massacre in the Philippines, the victims have not been forgotten, says Iris Gonzales.

Video: the almighty influence of the arms trade

Fortnum & Mason convictions are unacceptable assault on protest

The guilty-by-association verdict for 10 Uncut activists is straight-up intimidation, says defendent Pete Speller.

From Tahrir Square To Liberty Square, NY – Justice for all

With Occupy Wall Street fighting for its life, Yahia Lababidi says that by supporting each other, Egyptian and US protesters can make the impossible possible.

Our pal, Qadafi, or: a lesson in hypocrisy

The British government may have condemned him in the end, but only after years of supplying him with weapons, writes Nicholas Gilby.

Vacuum theory: an irrational fear of Islam?

Alexander Wickham argues that post-Spring religious fervour should be better understood rather than feared or ignored.

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