COVER

EUROPE

Jacques Goes on the Attack

Chirac launches his re-election campaign with an impassioned plea to French voters, but scandal allegations may yet undermine his chances

AFRICA

PROFILE

BUSINESS

ARTS

Sunflower Power

Works of Gauguin and Van Gogh come together in an exhibition that illustrates a volatile relationship

OLYMPICS

TRAVEL

Built to Be Beautiful (EUROPE)

Lyons, a showcase of great architecture, from Roman to postmodern, is a visual feast

WORLD WATCH