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Crime Sex World

The World’s Greatest Con Man

Helg Sgarbi had perfected the art of seducing, swindling, and blackmailing ultra-rich women across Europe. Fleecing a billionaire BMW heiress should have been the crowning achievement of his career.

Kevin Gray Details Sep 2009 Permalink

Crime World

The Cocaine Coast

In nine hours, Guinea-Bissau’s President and military leader were assassinated in separate incidents. Their dealings had turned the country into the runway of choice for drug smugglers and Hezbollah.

Marco Vernaschi The Virginia Quarterly Review Jan 2010 20min Permalink

Politics World

China Storms Africa

China is securing sub-Saharan Africa’s natural resources at a staggering rate. With the buying spree comes contracts, workers, and of course, politics. (Part 1 of a 6 part series, rest here)

Richard Behar Fast Company Jun 2008 Permalink

Crime World

The Hunted

The inside story of how an ABC nature shoot in Africa end up producing  a snuff film.

Jeffrey Goldberg New Yorker Apr 2010 1h5min Permalink

Sex World

The fascist who loved me

When Nazi-sympathizing politician Jorg Haider died in a crash, his 27-year-old protégé Stefan Petzner was left to lead the Austrian far right—and to mourn the boss who he revealed was also his lover.

Kevin Gray Details Feb 2009 15min Permalink

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