After He's Gone (Middle East / Israel)
Ariel Sharon's absence from the political stage leaves a massive gap in a fractious democracy. TIME examines the implications for Israel's parties and peace in the region

Roller Coaster (Middle East / Israel)
Sharon's long career went from founding father to despised warrior to unlikely peacemaker


Can Triple Play Pay?
Telecoms are clambering to offer TV, voice and Internet in one neat package. Will Europe buy it?


Canada's Political Ice Storm
A tight election marks the end of a long period of comfort


When Gooey Isn't Good Enough
The confessions of a compulsive analyst of confessions


The Bullying Effect (Notebook / Ukraine)
Western Europe scrambles to deal with Putin's power play with Ukraine

Spielberg's Shot to the Heart (Notebook / Letters)

The Power Of Mozart
How Mozart was transformed into a therapist

Milking Mozart (Music / Merchandising)
The Austrian city is making hay while the sun shines from its most famous son


The Pillage People (After Dark)
Missed the Vikings' last visit to Britain? Be there on their return

Capital Assets (On Show)
Washington's lesser-known museums feature fascinatingly offbeat, unique collections