A Day Of Terror Tests The Alliance (Cover | Steady Under Fire)
Does being America's best friend make Britain al-Qaeda's favorite new target?


Knocking On Europe's Door (Europe | Al Qaeda)
The Istanbul blasts open a new front in the terror war

In the Line of Duty (Istanbul Victims | Roger Short)
The death and life of Roger Short


Who's In Charge Here? (Europe | Georgia)
Shevardnadze thought the Velvet Revolution was on hold ... nobody told the Georgian opposition

Successor Jitters (Notebook | Egypt)
Worries about Egypt's political stability raise their ugly head again as Mubarak collapses on live TV

Biz Watch
World Cup Winnings; Pinault's Last Chance;

World Watch
Baghdad's Easy Targets; Czech Seizure Downgraded; Go! Jonny Go!


What's Causing the Anti-Semitic Attacks? (Viewpoint | Anti-Semitism)
Chirac is finally taking hate crime seriously, says James Graff

A Roman Retreat? (Business | Russia)
One of Russia's two richest businessmen is in jail. No wonder the other is eyeing a life in the West


A Garden Of Golden Delights (Diversions)
From pure gold to pure kitsch, Dubai has it all in souqs

Roads Less Traveled (Time Traveler)
Think you know China? Here are three great ways to get beyond the Great Wall

A Steamy Romance (Day-Tripper)
Let the train take the strain out of Christmas spirit

All the President's Beds (Cost-Of-Living-It-Up Index)
If George W. hadn't stayed at the Queen's ...

Cruising For A Lawsuit? (Question Time)
What are your rights on the high seas?

"Your Mouth Lights Up" (Next Time You're In ... Baghdad)
Escape chaos and carnage in one of Baghdad's unexpectedly good pizza restaurants