June 13, 2005 | Vol. 165 No. 24

Brussels Burnout (Cover | Europe)

French and Dutch voters derailed the E.U. by rejecting the constitution. But what were they really voting against?

Dealing with Deconvergence (Cover | The Euro Zone)

Europe's economies go their separate ways

The Decline and Fall of Rome (Europe | Viewpoint)

Michael Elliott on a shattered dream of empire

Forget Politics; Let's Party (Middle East | Iran)

A decade ago, Iran's youth were itching for political reform. Today's generation just wants to have fun

Blood on Their Hands (Notebook | Bosnia)

A shocking video clip brings the war in Bosnia home to Serbs

Desperate First Wives (Notebook)

Are comments by Mrs Putin typical of women on the verge of a marital shakedown?

A Deadly Message (Notebook | Lebanon)

A leading Lebanese journalist opposed to Syria's role in his country's history is blown up by a bomb in his car

Declining Fortunes (Notebook | South Africa)

A touted successor to Mbeki is named in a high profile fraud trial

Slightly Out Of Tune (Notebook | Live 8)

The launch of Live 8 draws a surprising number of critics

Bizwatch (Notebook)

Town Hall Titans (Notebook | Letters)

Our cover story on Europe's big-city bosses, who are tackling the challenges of contemporary life with vigor and innovation, prompted compliments from some of their constituents. Not surprisingly, a few readers took the opportunity to air their grievances about the mayors who they feel have let them down