The Flames Within (Cover | Health)
Inflammation could play a key role in diseases from Alzheimer's to cancer


Not Exactly Access For All (Europe | Immigration)
E.U. states want to restrict the flow of migrants — is that fear mongering or sound policy?

Now Go Home (Europe | Immigration)
European governments are toughening up immigration and asylum policies

Are They Moving on May Day? (E.U. Enlargement | The Roma)
A survey of Slovak Roma indicates half may emigrate after May 1. Time to panic?


After the Head-Scarf Ban (Society | France)
After the head-scarf ban, will France tackle discrimination?


The King Of Tragedy (Movies | Sir Ben Kingsley)
Ben Kingsley shows why he's a master teller of heart-wrenching stories


Faking It Onstage
Sparks don't fly in the stage version of When Harry Met Sally


Divide And Conquer (Notebook | Spain)
Basque terrorist group ETA throws a "message bomb" into the Spanish general-election campaign

Biz Watch
For Whom The Bell Tolls; Jester's Not Laughing

World Watch
Belfast's Woes Continue; Kostunica's Assumption; Libya's Nuke Deals

Innovate And Dominate (Business | Nokia's Challenge)
Nokia wants to crack the corporate market

Scandal Heads North (Europe)
Scandinavia's squeaky-clean image takes a hit in the arena

It's a Family Affair (Business | Parmalat)
The sun is about to set on the Parmalat empire


Europe's Space Odysseys (Science | Space Exploration)
Europe's space agency goes in search of the origins of life


Canal Plus (Global Adviser | Diversions)
Take the "old tech" narrowband route to enjoy the British countryside

Italy Polishes a Gem (Global Adviser | Dossier)
A face-lift has brought new luster to Genoa's sumptuous public spaces

In the Pink (Global Adviser | Grapevine)
In certain places at certain times there can be no better wine than rosé

Heaven Is a Hotel (Global Adviser | Next time you're in ... Zanzibar)
Book a room at the Emmerson & Green — you won't want to check out

Marrakech Express (Global Adviser | Street Fare)
Each night Djamaa El-Fna square becomes a smorgasbord

You've Got Spim! (Global Adviser | Tech Watch)
Spam not annoying enough? Now junk instant messages are on the rise