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Diplomats Behaving Badly
The above-the-law status of "dignitaries" is being questioned.
Italian Murder Mystery
Studying abroad should have been a grand adventure. Instead, Amanda Knox has spent a year in jail, accused by a corrupt legal system of murdering her roommate. Marie Claire tells the story.
Women's Biggest Pet Peeves About Men
Women of the world share their biggest pet peeves about their male compatriots.
How to Write a Holiday Thank You Note
World Beauty Trends
Six international Marie Claire beauty editors give us a peek at their prized cosmetic stockpiles. Here, global goodies you can get stateside.
Women on Deck: Smash Those Glass Ceilings!
Whether or not you rooted for Hill, there's no denying the satisfaction that would have come from crossing "First Female President" off the list. Here, some other ceilings that still need to be smashed and the ladies we think are most likel
The Worst Places on Earth for Women
there are still places where women are systematically repressed and tortured. What are some of the worst? Take a look.
Mile High With John McCain
John McCain takes time out on his campaign plane to talk with Marie Claire about everything from Barack to Borat.
Would You Survive a Disaster?
Depends on your gender, your reaction time, and a little luck. A new book shows how you can up your odds.
Mercury Alert! What To Do When Your CFL Bulb Breaks
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs, CFLs, do contain the harmful neurotoxin, mercury. While CFLs contain a very amount (4-5 mg per bulb, about the size of a ball point pen’s tip) of mercury, you should take a bulb-break seriously by following the En
Lauren Hutton's Diary of Brazil
Queen of the Jungle: Lauren Hutton's latest project is all about going green — and giving back. In her diary of a journey to the Amazon, she describes how.
Saudi Arabia's WOMEN-ONLY Hotel
The first women-only hotel in Saudi Arabia.
Afghani Women Get Physical
A look inside Afghanistan's first and only gym for women
6 Things You Should Know About Englishmen
If you're thinking of dating a Limey, some things to know first, from Marie Claire.
The Best Beers to Try Abroad
Thanks to the proliferation of brew-pubs and blogs devoted to the unabashed joys of beer, fans of ale have more options than ever before. But choosing the right beer for the right occasion isn’t easy. Nevermind what to pair it with. We can’
5 Hidden Vacation Costs You Need to Know About
Travel has never been more expensive, thanks to the surging cost of fuel and the plunging value of the dollar.
Harvard, Exposed
Marie Claire reveals what goes on at one of the most elite B-schools in the world, keg stands and all.
Your TV Is Brainwashing You
People across the world are taking cues from their favorite television shows. Marie Claire has the scoop.
The Sexy 101 List
Here, our definitive It list of the celebs, splurges, trends, and places that will leave you begging for more.
A Mother's Crusade for a Missing Daughter
When a daughter disappears, what's a mother to do? If she's Karren Kraemer, she quits her job, launches her own investigation, and exhumes graves -- for starters. But she never could have predicted where the journey would take her.
The Best Summer Carribean Destinations
Travel to the Caribbean in the early part of the summer and save money. Marie Claire has tips for the best summer vacation deals.
All in Her Head
Q & A with British author Sally Brampton on her battle with depression.
China Dolls
Marie Claire discusses China's preparations for August's Beijing Olympics.
Petra Gets Wired
Czech model Petra Nemcova, famous for surviving the Asian tsunami, is putting her fame to good use — getting computers to kids. Her latest stop: Haiti. Here, excerpts from her diary.
The Cult That Wants My Kids
When Teressa Wall testified against polygamist "prophet" Warren Jeffs, she assumed there'd be payback. But how could she know they'd come after her children? Marie Claire reports.
Please Set Me Free
Forced to serve as a tourist attraction in a human zoo, the long-neck women of Thailand want to cast off their coils and live modern lives like the rest of us — if only the government would let them.
The Long-Neck Women of Thailand
Forced to serve as a tourist attraction in a human zoo, the long-neck women of Thailand want to cast off their coils and live modern lives like the rest of us -- if only the government would let them. Marie Claire reports.
Lessons in Love: The Millionaire Hunters
In the new Russia, a country obsessed with wealth and status, snagging a superrich man is big business -- and so are the outrageous classes that claim to give women a leg up. Marie Claire has the scoop.
Net Worth: Saving Lives in Africa
How simple plastic mosquito nets are saving lives in Africa.
Christy's Personal Journey
Christy Turlington Burns visited Peru and focused on a topic close to her heart, motherhood.
Weird Sex Stories from Around the World
You'll never believe these world sex practices. Pole dancing at 7? Suing for giving STD's? Find out what countries have weird sex practices.
The United States of Anxiety
It's the most common mental illness in America. One worrywart stares down her (and our) tendency to fret.
Ming Tsai’s Guide to a Chinese New Year Party
The Chinese New Year festival runs for fifteen days in January and/or February, beginning with the first day of the new moon of year. It’s a perfect time to have people over for a homemade Chinese banquet — and Ming’s step-by-step reci
2 Days in Paris
Daryl Hannah: Saving Sex Slaves
Daryl Hannah’s latest role took a serious turn, blurring the boundary between acting and real life. For a documentary about sexual slavery, she snuck into the seedy brothels of Southeast Asia to meet the little girls who are held there. It’
10 Best Romantic Places in Paris
2. The Pont des Arts As countless films have proven, the Seine is the perfect backdrop to any romantic Parisian rendezvous. The Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge over the river, offers a picturesque view of Île de la Cité and
Lost Girls of the Jungle
Teenage girls are grabbing guns and joining the outlawed New People's Army in the Philippines. Here, a rare glimpse at their secret lives.
When the Suicide Bomber Is a Woman
A female suicide bomber tells her story.
Where the Girls Are...
When a strict code of dress prevails, how’s a girl supposed to kick up her heels?
Who Will Define America's Future?
On the following pages-against the backdrop of our capital and dresses in the best of American fashion-are some of the dreamers, the doers, the planners, and the big-picture thinkers who will define America's tomorrow.
Why Aren't You Running for Office?
Women in American politics have never been more prominent -- yet the view from the visitors' gallery in the Capitol is still a sea of men's suits.
How I Learned to Stop Hating My Mother
Why did my mom love Stoli more than me? After 30 years of disappointments and accusations, I picked up the phone to find out.
Born into the Japanese Mob
Born into Japan's most notorious crime syndicate, Shoko Tendo is struggling to break free of her violent legacy. Marie Claire's Abigail Haworth met the marked woman in Tokyo.
Get into the Holiday Spirit
9 Things We Won't Ask You to Do in the Holiday Spirit
Craigslist Has Lost Its Innocence
Craigslist, we thought we knew you. Your communal, hippie vibe and San Francisco roots made us feel like we could open our door to the stranger coming over to buy our old Ikea futon. But then the head of the Seattle Police Department's vice unit call
The Best Boutique in Town
5 Myths About the Election — Busted
Think you’ve got the election all figured out? Brace yourself. Political expert MELINDA HENNEBERGER, author of If They Only Listened to Us: What Women Voters Want Politicians to Hear, sets the record straight.
American Politics: The World View
Women around the globe get brutally honest about our next election - and the United States.
Why I Ran for Office
We asked female political leaders around the country what inspired them to run.
Election '08: The Lowdown
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