SOCIETY AND SCIENCE
COVER : Is Divorce Bad for Kids?
A controversial book argues that the damage caused when parents split is graver than suspected. Should unhappy adults stay together for their kids' sake?

Viewpoint: Katha Pollitt on divorce's bum rap

SOUTH PACIFIC
AUSTRALIA: Trials of the Regiment
The armed forces have fine policies on violence and sexual equity, but have they the will to implement those rules?

A S I A
NORTH KOREA: Kim Puts on a Show
The Great Leader strives to impress the U.S. Secretary of State
Viewpoint: Pyongyang still poses a threat

JAPAN: Tape It Shut!
Prime Minister Yoshio Mori's mouth gets him in trouble-again

E U R O P E
RUSSIA: A Voice from Beyond
A letter records the desperate final hours of the Kursk's crew

FRANCE: More Mad Cow Controversy
Two supermarkets in France recall suspect beef

M I D D L E   E A S T
ISRAEL: Standing Alone
Prime Minister Barak's talk of "unilateral separation" will isolate Palestinians-and prod them to renewed violence Hizballah: The wild card in the now shaky peace process

U N I T E D   S T A T E S
ELECTION 2000: The Choice
Is it Harvard vs. Yale, a campaign of similarities? Is it the Tax Cutter vs. the Populist, a campaign of big differences? A look at what's at stake for American voters next Tuesday-and why they're having a hard time figuring out just what that is

VIEPOINTS: The Case for Each Man
It's the trust, stupid! says Peggy Noonan It's the competence, stupid! counters Roger Rosenblatt

A F R I C A
IVORY COAST: People Power
Having ousted General Robert Gueï, can citizens live in peace?

B U S I N E S S
COMMUNICATIONS: AT&T Does the Splits Again
A battered Ma Bell will divide once more, this time in four

CEOS: Hanging by a Thread
Frustrated boards are now quick to sack leaders

SOCIETY AND SCIENCE

LIVING: Raising the Hurrah Stakes
Competitive cheerleaders bring it on

MEDICINE: Taking Anti-Cholesterol Statins to Heart
Doctors say many more people could greatly benefit from them

T H E   A R T S
FESTIVALS: The Pacific is rediscovered in New Caledonia

CINEMA: Omar Epps hopes Love & Basketball is a slam dunk

BOOKS: Steve Martin gets serious in his novella Shopgirl
Margaret Atwood's sinuous tapestry of family secrets
A Ugandan novelist's haunting look at his homeland

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