Milanese dream home
Milan is a center for design. So it's fitting for architect Giovanna Cornelio to live in a breathtakingly beautiful luxury apartment. What's surprising is that it's in a 1950s eyesore whose interior…
CAR war crimes suspect ‘Rambo’ protests rough treatment
A former militia leader from the Central African Republic has appeared at the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges. Alfred Yekatom, also known as Rambo, said he was tortured before being…
Luxury is more resilient than regular retail, FSI’s Norsa says
Michele Norsa, an industrial partner at Fondo Strategico Italiano, examines the impact of Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts and the strength of luxury retail.…
Three ways to approach impact investing in Africa
Jenn Pryce, president, and chief executive officer at Calvert Impact Capital, explains her firm's approach to impact investing in Africa and where the best opportunities are in the market.…
Why stores are back in the future of retail
Oliver Chen, a senior equity research analyst at Cowen, examines the role of brick and mortar stores and customer experiences in the future of retail.…
Saraki speaks on Kwara bye-elections
Saraki speaks on Kwara bye-elections.…
When justice Kennedy met Ronald Reagan
Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy tells David Rubenstein about his friendship with Ronald Reagan. He also recounts witnessing what he calls the "most unsuccessful lobbying effort" in history led by John Wayne, Henry…
China: Deadly chemical plant explosion hits Zhangjiakou
The local government has called on citizens to stay clear of the site, saying they could disrupt emergency operations. China has been rocked by several deadly industrial accidents, sparking anger in affected…
Renewable energy in the Cape Verde islands
The Cape Verde islands are looking to wind and solar power to bring down their high energy bills, while at the same time doing something positive for the environment. A public-private partnership…
Preparing for Africa’s population boom
Africa's population is growing rapidly and is set to double by 2050. On World Contraception Day, we take a look at how African countries are changing attitudes towards birth control and preparing…