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Edition: South Pacific
Edition: South Pacific
No. 11
COVER
10 Ideas That are Changing the World
More than money, more than politics, ideas are the secret power that this planet runs on. Here are a few you need to know about
UNITED STATES
The Reckless Rise And Sordid Fall of Eliot Spitzer
A sex scandal ends the meteoric career of New York's governor, a man who always thought he was a step ahead. Why a possible presidential contender threw it all away
VIEWPOINT
Maimed by the Mob
(Commentary)
Italy cannot fix its broken political system until it summons the anger and determination needed to fight the scourge of organized crime
WORLD
Israel's Secret War
In the West Bank an invisible battle is being waged, as Israel uses a mailed fist and a network of Palestinian informers to stop suicide bombers before they can reach their targets
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Re-Visionary
(Profile)
Did exVivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier get convergence right? It's starting to look that way
ARTS
Magical Mystery
(Movies)
A film version of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency goes to great lengths to portray Africa in a happy light
LETTERS
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