COVER
Living in the Past
Genetic research is uncovering signs that our ancestors aren't what we thought they were — and that most Europeans may be cousins
All About My Mother
The seven daughters of Eve
Agriculture Is Bad for You
So much for table manners: some dieticians recommend we change our eating habits to resemble those of our ancestors
EUROPE
Putin's Media Blitz
As the Kremlin shuts down more news outlets, the Russian President expands his power
Red But Badly Led?
France's Communist Party struggles to redefine itself in the face of plummeting support at the polls
Losers in the Language Gap
Failure to learn German is hurting young Turkish immigrants
Rewards and Fairies
A tax haven that mixes Celtic tradition with sophisticated money
Viewpoint: Scandal? What Scandal?
Former Chancellor Kohl gets off with a fine, and Germans don't seem to care
Profile: Listening to Money Talk
In 'The Cash Nexus', Oxford historian Niall Ferguson finds what really moves markets — and it's war
LETTER FROM
To Our Readers (Letter from)
BUSINESS
How We Missed Signs of a Slowdown
Greenspan's surprise rate cut may spare the U.S. from recession. But how did the economy get into such a mess in the first place?
It's Just the Business Cycle, Stupid
Global Agenda: The doom-and-gloom scenarios don't necessarily reflect the larger picture
The Tycoon of Tech
Entrepreneur Anatoli Karachinsky hates to be called Russia's Bill Gates, but the comparison is apt
ARTS
This Scepter'd Aisle
To reclaim its crown as best at the Bard, the Royal Shakespeare Company puts on eight history plays
Bigger Than Pee-wee
Paul Reubens is back and starring in grownup movies like 'Blow', but he hasn't forsaken his famous inner child
'Blow' Reviewed
Substance Abuse
ON YOUR OWN TIME
Lausanne: From Glacier to Glacé
A 4,500-year-old Swiss city that boasts a rich culture — and even richer chocolate
WORLD WATCH
WORLD WATCH
This week's roundup of news from across the globe