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April 24, 2015 Issue

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Killer Pharmacy: Inside a Medical Mass Murder Case

How a seemingly innocuous pharmacy was making millions of dollars by cutting corners, fabricating records and ignoring laws designed to keep contaminated drugs off the market.

Inside the World of Louis Sarno, the Pygmy Chief From New Jersey

A love of pygmy music led Louis Sarno to a life in the jungles of the Central African Republic.

New York City Would Really Rather Not Talk About Its Slavery-Loving Past

New York City was a place that facilitated bondage while preaching freedom.

John Galliano is Back and Ready to Take Over the Fashion World

Four years after his booze-fuelled, anti-Semitic rant the bad boy of British fashion is back.

Mountaineer Tom Ballard Wants to Conquer K2 Despite his Mother's Fatal Descent

"I climb because a mountain pulls you in. It draws you to it, just like a drug. It really is like an addiction."

In Focus

The Empire Waxes Again

The finishing touches are applied to a waxwork figure of Princess Leia in London’s Madame Tussauds. It forms part of a Star Wars exhibition put together in anticipation of the franchise’s hotly hyped new instalment: The Force Awakens. Carrie Fisher has confirmed that it will include a reprise of her career-defining role as the sister of Luke Skywalker.

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Periscope

What Sanctions? The Russian Economy Is Growing Again

Not only is Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, still standing, but the Russian economy, against most expectations, is actually recovering.

The Complex Politics Behind the Chaos in Yemen

It's too easy to blame Iran for the chaos in Yemen that stems from years of mistakes.

Hillary Clinton's Big Benefactor Has Trade Links with Iran

Hillary Clinton's opponents are will likely seize on the backer's possible breach of U.S. sanctions.

California's Farms Would Only Need to Cut Water by 6.6 Percent to Match Urban Restrictions

California may need to ration water for farmers, too

The Race Against Time to Convict Surviving Nazis

Operation Last Chance: Nazi-hunters are on a quest to prosecute war criminals before they die.

UK Prison Service Allowing Jihadi Book to Be Distributed to Inmates

Prisons in England and Wales are a breeding ground for extreme Islamic views and radicalisation of inmates.

The Hidden Costs of the World's Ghost Apartments

Across the globe, the superwealthy are snatching up palatial apartments and driving up the cost of living.

Russia Engaging in 'Hybrid War' With Europe, Says Former NATO Chief

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Nato secretary general, says Russia's passive aggression is worse than during Soviet rule.

Millions Invested In Estonian Startups After Boom in Tech Industry

Leading western venture capitalists, including Richard Branson, are investing heavily in Estonian startups.

Paper and Phones Could Soon Diagnose Ebola and HIV for $1

Researchers are working on ways to test for the diseases by simply taking a smartphone picture of the paper.

Russian Millionaire Taking Artificial Intelligence to Next Level

AI could be our only hope in a world of data and shouldn't be feared, Nikolay Gurianov says.

Fleeing ISIS Into Exile, Syriac Christians Sing the Oldest Music on Earth

Forced from their homes, the Syriac Christians take their music with them.

Jon Snow: If I Ruled The World

Jon Snow, Veteran Channel 4 News presenter, talks traffic lights and who he'd send to Siberia.

Rocket Scientists Are Turning to Fashion to Create a Revolutionary Stiletto

The woman behind Thesis Couture focuses on creating the world's safest, most comfortable high heels.

Horizons

A Robot That Can Insert Catheters, Coming Soon to a Hospital Near You

The device has the potential to improve the accuracy of biopsies and reduce errors when operating on the small blood vessels of children.

Why Go to the Doctor When Your Phone Can Make You Bette

Apps are about to make most doctor's appointments obsolete.

Firefighting Drones Could Save Costa Rican Tropical Forests

Firefighters that protect the national park lands of Costa Rica have invested in drone technology to help survive this year's fire season.

Downtime

Eli Klein on Riding the Wave of China's Contemporary Art Scene

How a blunt-smoking smart-ass from lower Manhattan became a kingmaker in the Chinese contemporary art world.

More Real Than Reality TV: How Albert Maysles Taught America to Feel

Even after his death, Albert Maysles, the so-called Dean of Documentary, will be moving audiences.

The Last (or at Least Looniest) Newspaper in America

Deep in the twisted heart of Northern California, the "Anderson Valley Advertiser" makes a thrilling case for old-fashioned print journalism.

Renting a Goat From Amazon

The online retailer is now renting out ruminants.

Mussolini's Latina Remains a Living Monument of Fascist Nostalgia

The 'good' done by Il Duce is still celebrated in Latina, the town he built on the Pontine marshes in 1932.

Dark Times For Sunny Portugal

Saudade, the peculiarly Portuguese sense of nostalgia, dominates Vítor Gonçalves's story.

Dresden Is The New Unlikely Place for Fine Barolo Wine

As climate change makes northern Europe warmer, Saxony is aiming to supplant the vineyards of France and Italy.

A Literary Critic Explores If Emigrants Ever Truly Belong

As life gets more international, one of our finest literary critics explores feeling of 'homeloose' in his adopted land.

The Temple of Bassae is Greece's Shrouded Beauty

Returning after decades to the temple of Bassae, Harry Eyres found it has been hidden under a tent since 1987.

Mallorca's Cycling Conditions: Heaven or Hell?

Mallorca's cycling tracks attract the pro teams, 150,000 annual aficionados and one woefully underprepared young novelist.

Frank Jensen: The Mayor of Copenhagen Talks About His Weekend Rituals

Frank Jensen likes to run, ride his bicycle, have brunch in Hamlet's castle and watch his beloved Liverpool FC.

Picasso, Matisse And Munch On Display Together For The First Time

The blockbusting Keys to a Passion at Paris's Fondation Louis Vuitton is one of the cultural highlights of this year

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance says that Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, may be creating "chaos" deliberately.

By Emma Marsden

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Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

Some 38 faculty members voted against giving President Biden an honorary doctorate.

By Martha McHardy

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King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

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Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

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Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

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