A Modern Epidemic (Cover | Diabetes: A Modern Epidemic)
We've never known more about preventing and treating diabetes, yet the number of people suffering from it is soaring. Why the disease is gaining ground — and how you can protect yourself


The Sky's The Limit (Europe | La Vie(w) Parisienne)
Can skeptical Parisians be convinced that skyscrapers are good for them and for Paris?


Collateral Damage (Israel | Rules of Engagement)
Israel's army re-examines its rules of engagement

Photoessay: Disaster On The Silk Road (Photoessays)
The ancient Iranian city of Bam suffers devastation from an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale


New Front in the War on Terror?
European anarchist groups are accused of firing off letter bombs

Prosecuting Passivity (Notebook | France)
French couple are fined for allowing their dinner guest to drink and drive

Biz Watch
The Return of The IPO; New Haliburton Woes

World Watch
Serbia Goes to Extremes; Cypriots Move Closer; The Beagle Has Landed?

Autumn Of The Patriarch (Italy | The Parmalat Scandal)
Calisto Tanzi is accused of masterminding Europe's biggest-ever corporate fraud


Soccer Scores One For Racial Tolerance (Society | Letter From Ebeveren)
Antwerp may be anti-immigration, but not on the football pitch


Walkin' In A Crystal Wonderland (Diversions)
A new museum, showroom and restaurant is designer Philippe Starck's ode to all things crystal

Fido Deserves Five Stars (Check In)
At these canine-catering hotels, pets have trainers, masseuses — even psychologists

Hold On, I'm Being Fined (Dossier)
A new law will cost British drivers an on-the-spot $52 fine for using a handheld cell phone. Nice idea, but it's had mixed results elsewhere.

Paradise to Let (Cost-Of-Living-It-Up Index)
Looking for idyllic privacy? Why not rent a private island for a week?

Best Boots Forward (Style Watch)
The winter sale season is the perfect time to buy basic boots