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Postcard: Murmansk

Nine years after a Russian submarine accident killed 118 sailors, Moscow wants to forget the episode. But for those who lost loved ones, it's time to remember

Tegucigalpa

The military ouster of a leftist leader plunges Honduras into a political crisis reminiscent of the 1980s. As rich and poor square off, a nation rolls back the clock

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Cutting Off a Continent? (G-8 Summit)

Why the recession is making it tough for rich nations to live up to their African aid commitments

Rebuilding Liberia (Development)

Civil war left Liberia's economy in tatters. Fixing it will require more than aid

ESSAY

EUROPE

Spotlight: Silvio Berlusconi

Hit by a series of allegations on the eve of the G-8 summit, Silvio Berlusconi still has no serious challengers

ARTS

GLOBAL ADVISER

A Taste of Sichuan (Amuse-Bouche)

London's Ba Shan restaurant serves small dishes inspired by the street food of Sichuan

LETTERS