Making His Case
How the Bush administration is pushing for an attack on Iraq


Withdrawal Pains
E.U. braces for a new military role in the Balkans

Walk Before You Run
Raffarin's new French government continues to shy away from promised reforms

The French Opposition
With the new right wing in power will the French left Be left behind?


So Many Questions, How Many Answers?
Whilst the Johannesburg Earth Summit seemed to do little more than provide a talking shop was that a worthy aim in itself?


Tennis, Italian Style
Italian tennis commentary that would make a nun blush


Surreal Dream Team (EXHIBITIONS)
Celebrating surrealism in Düsseldorf

Silence Is Golden
The Swiss banking industry is trying to improve its image. But it still wants to keep mum about accounts held by European Union residents

The Dictator's Dirty Millions
The former Nigerian dicatator Sani Abacha stashed millions in Swiss bank accounts, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission wants to know how and why it was allowed

The Salvage Crew
Dutch VC's aid struggling techs

The Single Currency (BIZWATCH)
Buisiness news in review


A Thoroughly Modern Maestro
Profile of Sir Simon Rattle


World Watch
The week's news in review