COVER

The View From Mars (Cover | A New Space Race?)

Where is the mission to Mars really headed? And is it worth the many billions of dollars it would cost?

EUROPE

DAVOS

What The World Needs Now (Davos | The World Economic Forum)

Michael Elliott argues that America's security concerns shouldn't dominate the agenda at this year's gathering of the world's business and political élite in Davos

A Farewell to Allies (Davos Viewpoint | Charles Krauthammer)

Now they are neutrals. America can stand tall without them

The Anti-Davos (Davos | The World Social Forum)

The temperature at World Social Forum is rising

BRIEFING

Biz Watch (Notebook)

Kind Words and LVMH; Banking on it; The Bottom Line

World Watch (Notebook)

Peace Meal Progress? Tony's Test; The Return of Comical Ali;

GLOBAL ADVISER

Getting Fresh in Sicily (Time Traveler)

Can't afford a villa in a Tuscan town — or been there already? Then consider the rugged, romantic and historically resonant island of Sicily.

Wat Next? (Diversions)

Temples off the tourist trail in Thailand

Heavenly Help Lines (The Cost-Of-Living-It-Up Index)

Concierge or credit-card company can't assist? Try divine intervention

Mister Tamborine Man (Grapevine)

One of Australia's best-kept secrets is possibly its finest distiller

Laptop For The Long Haul (Tech Watch)

JVC's new notebook shows that small is beautifully practical and practically beautiful

THEATER

A Dark Star Under The Lights (Theater | His Dark Materials)

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials takes on another compelling dimension ... the London stage