Colombia's Mortal Agony (Cover Stories)
A volcano unleashes its fury, leaving at least 20,000 dead or missing

In the Belly of the Beast
Scientists know what makes a volcano blow but still cannot say when

Trouble After an Earlier Disaster
Mexico's government draws fire as earthquake relief efforts lag

Summit at Hillsborough Castle (Northern Ireland)
An Anglo-Irish accord offers hope for an embittered province

Recriminations and Questions (The Philippines)
Marcos' maneuvering puts the opposition to the test

"The U.S. Is Responsible"

Unseemly Spat (Israel)
Peres takes on Sharon


Sighting a Cosmic Celebrity
Astronomers get their first naked-eye view of Halley's comet


Battling the Green-Eyed Monster (Behavior)
Jealousy often attacks those who feel they are not measuring up

In Arizona: Cowboy Poets (American Scene)


Looking Good in California
The stylish comeback of the Orange County Register


Back to the Catholic Future
An extraordinary synod marks Vatican II's 20th anniversary


Here Come the Networkers (Computers)
A new communications medium gives birth to its own stars


A Letter from the Publisher

"It's All Right In Front"
Dylan on life and rock

Milestones

Bookends

Tortuous Path to the Summit
The Geneva meeting follows five years of harsh relations

American Notes

World Notes

Business Notes

People

When History Reaches a Peak
Future Soviet-American relations are at stake as Reagan and Gorbachev meet

High Hopes, Low Expectations
A TIME poll finds the U.S. eager for summit progress but wary

Countering America's Crusade
Moscow presents a looking-glass version of individual liberties

Mikhail Gorbachev, Author

No Default
Congress delays a showdown

TransProtest
Robinson's raiders

Big Splash in the Arid West
A vast Arizona project taps precious Colorado River water


Running Out of Steam (Economy & Business)
The Pacific Basin countries feel a drag from the U.S. slowdown

Fix It Before It's Broke (Economy & Business)
Financial experts push for reforming the world money system

Turkey Wings
Airlines slice some tasty fares

The Crushed Tin Cartel (Economy & Business)
Large supplies and low demand wreck attempts to fix prices

Sweat Stocks
Are brokers better on bikes?

Private Practice
Home health-test sales swell


"I Will Keep My Promise"
Entrepreneur Eugene Lang makes a long bet on young learners


New Twists on Old Favorites (Video)
Strange things happen when aging hits try to freshen the mix

Move Over, Darth Vader (Art)
In Manhattan, the elegance of Japan's "conspicuous helmets"

Let Them Eat Mézeskalács (Books)
New cookbooks impart a sense of place

Pride and Prejudice (Books)
CHAMPION

Dancing down the Steppes (Cinema)
WHITE NIGHTS Directed by Taylor Hackford

Road Show (Cinema)
THE JOURNEY OF NATTY GANN

Hellhound on the Loose (Show Business)
Bob Dylan releases a historic five-record album

A Bold, Brash 'Cello Symphony (Music)
In San Francisco, Ellen Zwilich has a world premiere


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