E U R O P E
Monaco: The Safra Case
How a disgruntled employee's bizarre plot resulted in the death of his billionaire boss

E.U.: Helsinki Summit
E.U. leaders address how to expand the borders of their exclusive club

Croatia: Father of the Nation
Franjo Tudjman: 1922-1999

T H E   A R T S
Books: Perpetual Prisoners
Colin Thubron's sweeping account of his journey across Siberia conveys the power of this frigid landscape

Theater: Bravo! Curtain Up
After a two-year facelift, and a few last-minute snags, London's Royal Opera House opens to rave reviews

B U S I N E S S
The Khat Craze
An ancient practice is attracting new followers and fueling a busy trade

Lucrative Lager
With its acquisition of a renowned Czech label, South African Breweries set its sights on a bigger share of the global beer market

D E P A R T M E N T S
World Watch