COVER

Perils of Passage

From cosmic rays to raging passengers, the hazards of flying are getting new attention

EUROPE

Calm Before the Storm?

Britain's forthcoming general election points Ulster's politicians away from compromise

To Greener Pastures

Germany's new farming minister wants to take the troubled industry organic

LETTER FROM

ON YOUR OWN TIME

BUSINESS

Nothing Ventured

Last year: wild euphoria and record share prices. This year: risk-averse realism and trade sales. Meet a newer economy

Divorce, Dotcom Style

This start-up may outlive the Internet drought. But the founders won't celebrate together

ARTS

Top of the Pops (MARCH 23, 1998)

You probably don't know Max Martin, but you definitely know his songs

The Music Man

Max Martin talks to TIME about his life and work as songwriter to the stars

WORLD WATCH

World Watch (Asia)

This week's news roundup from across the globe