Author Simon Kuper speaks on the reality of life in Paris
Paris is a city of huge positives but also negatives. That's the view of the author of a new book on what he calls an "Impossible City". Simon Kuper, a journalist for…
My city Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital of rhumba, a city of the arts and city of contrasts. Join actress Amour Lombi, who plays the lead role in the Congolese film Maki’la, on a trip…
Art, what is it good for? Top German court set to decide
A German artist has sued the city of Mannheim for removing her creations from its art gallery. Germany's highest civil and criminal court is now considering the case.…
Welcome to The City of London
Welcome to The City of London, once the preserve of stuffy bankers - The City is re-inventing itself as the place to be. New restaurants, bars and hotels have moved into this…
How an ‘untouchable’ learnt to fight for her rights
Hausa Sasane comes from India’s so-called ‘untouchable’ community. For decades, she has been eking out a living collecting trash. In the past, city officials harassed her. But since joining a co-operative for…