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EUROPE

TRAVEL

Walk on the Wild Side

The lively Russian capital welcomes visitors willing to stroll in less fashionable areas

PROFILE

Arafat's Envoy

As Israel besieges his boss, Nabil Shaath rallies the world — including some Israelis — to the plight of the Palestinians

ARTS

Hero Worship

Armed with collosal budgets and fancy special effects, Hollywood is bringing old comic book characters to the big screen. Get ready for the summer of the superheroes

WORLD WATCH