Is it proper to omit periods after honorifics (Mr, Mrs, Dr)?

Question

I've been reading the Economist lately and they apparently don't punctuate honorifics like "Mr.", "Mrs.", e.g.> The popular rejection of Mr Mubarak offers the Middle East’s best chance for reform in decades.I believe it's a British magazine, but is such a use proper or common in American English?

Answer 1

It's common in British English, but not in American English. The standard for American English is to have periods after honorifics. Individual publications may also have their own style guides and standards.