COVER

THE CULTURE

The First Noel

Rock legend Noel Gallagher's solo debut is full of creative promise

Battered Lives (Books)

Women lie at the heart of Mohammed Hanif's new novel

LETTERS

WORLD

God and Profits (Cuba)

The Catholic Church is making a comeback in Cuba. While many hope it will play a political role, the clergy may wield more influence in the economic realm

ESSAY

GLOBAL ADVISER

Crater Facing (Check In)

Isrotel Beresheet offers a ringside view of a vast desert depression