When you order early at 1-800-flowers, you can lock in $25 off 30 assorted tulips. Tomorrow marks 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell. China's leader would dearly like to see his country win a World Cup. The Intelligence on Economist Radio provides a fresh perspective on events shaping your world.
This weekend marks three decades since the wall fell, yet stark divides remain between East and West. We revisit that moment of hope that remains unfulfilled. Ethiopia’s Somali state was until recently the country’s most repressive; a visit to one of its prisons reveals a tremendous transformation for the better. And China’s effort to boost its national football team: naturalising foreign talents. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here
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