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Lagos, a growing megacity, is trying to move forward and out of poverty with sound transport policies and building infrastructure - but it will have to tackle crime as well to shake what seems like a fearsome reputation.
An exhibition of former "beauty contest" winners at the New York Transit Museums throws into relief the complicated and rocky history of women in New York.
Quirky New York stories: what is a Halloween pop-up shop doing in J.P. Morgan's former bank headquarters?
LA isn't just sleek modern skyscrapers. A look at the city's Art Deco history.
Sadaharu Aoki's creations are a French-Japanese fusion with bursts of colour that keep you coming back for more; pastries have never been more exciting!
Graffiti and murals can be found all over New York City, but there are other types of street art that have a much bigger purpose for the public.
In a city which has long catered to the automobile owner, cycling is a revolution waiting to happen, and city planners are beginning to pay more attention to cyclists. Read about the many efforts and initiatives to make LA more bike-friendly.
A walk to Washington Square Park from West Houston Street will take you past some beautiful architecture and good eating.
Galeries Lafayette in Paris has commissioned architects, artists and iconic designers to help celebrate one hundred years of the iconic glass dome.
Our curated list of events for this week: John Cage festival, Junot Diaz reading at BookCourt, FDR Four Freedoms Park Opening, Roosevelt Memorial Hall Reopening.