The Truth About SARS
It's deadly, infectious and not going away.


The Runaway Bride
Forced marriage and female circumcision in Europe explored

The Scars of Tradition
So-called female circumcision remains a rite of passage for girls throughout much of Africa — and Europe

One Faith Divided
France's new Muslim Council is riven by rivalries

A Vote of Faith
What is an Islamic Social Christian?


Father Knows Best
Jean-Marie Le Pen hopes to woo moderates with a fresh face — his daughter

The Plan That Fell To Earth
Giscard unfurls a new E.U. blueprint, and the smaller states see red


Soccer's Side Effect
High rates of a rare nerve disease among retired pros suggest that football's risks go beyond the pitch


A Magical Mystery Tour (ON YOUR OWN TIME | LIVERPOOL)
The Beatles' hometown has more than just '60s nostalgia

Gushing Greenbacks
The Elf trial puts French state capitalism in the dock


Eternity in an Instant (PHOTOGRAPHY)
Henri Cartier-Bresson spent half a century capturing some of the most iconic images of our time. Paris celebrates his work

Opera of the Absurd (OPERA)
What's more outrageous than the infamous Jerry Springer Show? Try setting it to music


An Election's Long Shadow (NOTEBOOK | AFRICA)
Who really won Nigeria's presidential poll?

Oil, Oil Everywhere (NOTEBOOK | BIZ WATCH)
BIZWATCH: OPEC agrees to a drop in output to try to support prices

Looks Like Team Spirit (NOTEBOOK | SPORTS WATCH)
Fashion meets club loyalty — and scores

World Watch (NOTEBOOK | WORLD WATCH)