COVER

Sins Of The Fathers

Under fire for long ignoring sexual abuse of children by some of its priests, the Roman Catholic Church is now initiating a "culture of vigilance" to protect youngsters and restore its moral authority

EUROPE

Thieves in the Night

A break-in at Northern Ireland's most secure police station has raised questions about national security

In The Line Of Fire

Britain is nervous about U.S. plans to strike Iraq. But Tony Blair, on the eve of a summit with President Bush, is gearing up to sell the idea to the British public

The Red Brigades Return

Will the murder of a key labor ministry official thwart Italy's attempts at labor-market reform?

AFRICA

BUSINESS

The Urge To Demerge

Bloated by diverse acquisitions, many firms are using spin-offs to slim down to their core businesses

Flight to Convenience

Commercial airlines may be struggling in the wake of Sept. 11, but private air charters are riding high

Samsung Moves Upmarket

Once a maker of cheapo gadgets, the Korean giant is churning out cutting-edge stuff that's cool to own

ARTS

Fresh Revelations

The Giotto masterpieces in Padua's Scrovegni Chapel are restored to their former glory

An Icon Of Empire

A new biography explores the British fascination with Rudyard Kipling

PROFILE

The Studio Impresario

His days of courting small-screen controversy over, Michael Grade focuses on luring Hollywood's big bucks to Britain

WORLD WATCH

TRAVEL

More Than a Motown

Though known for its auto industry, Turin is still at heart a city fit for kings