COVER

SOCIETY

The Scars of Tradition

So-called female circumcision remains a rite of passage for girls throughout much of Africa — and Europe

EUROPE

Father Knows Best

Jean-Marie Le Pen hopes to woo moderates with a fresh face — his daughter

SPORTS

Soccer's Side Effect

High rates of a rare nerve disease among retired pros suggest that football's risks go beyond the pitch

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BUSINESS

ARTS

Eternity in an Instant (PHOTOGRAPHY)

Henri Cartier-Bresson spent half a century capturing some of the most iconic images of our time. Paris celebrates his work

Opera of the Absurd (OPERA)

What's more outrageous than the infamous Jerry Springer Show? Try setting it to music

BRIEFING

Oil, Oil Everywhere (NOTEBOOK | BIZ WATCH)

BIZWATCH: OPEC agrees to a drop in output to try to support prices