COVER

The Salvation Army (Cover | After the Tsunami)

Aid workers race against the clock to deliver desperately needed assistance to survivors of the disaster

Help On The Way (Cover | After the Tsunami)

How European businesses — bound to Asia by strong commercial ties and deep affection — are rallying to help the stricken region cope and begin the recovery

EUROPE

Silvio's Lucky Charm (Europe | Italy)

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has a knack for getting out of trouble — thanks largely to his behind-the-scenes adviser, Gianni Letta

BUSINESS

Battle For The Bourse

London's venerable stock exchange is up for sale — and overseas bidders are vying to snap it up. What will change if the archetypal British institution falls into foreign hands?

BRIEFING

The Price Of Peace (Notebook)

Northern Ireland's Police chief blames the I.R.A. for a $50m bank heist

ARTS

Children of the Storm (Movies | World Cinema)

Turtles Can Fly, a new film about the effect of war on Iraqi Kurds, is distressing, of course — but also funny

Triumphant Trilogy (Books)

Fatwas and death threats won't stop Saudi novelist Turki al-Hamad from writing — or his fans from buying

GLOBAL ADVISER

Cold Comfort (Global Adviser | Time Traveler)

Looking for a bolt hole? There's no business like snow business for offbeat accommodation

French Connection (Global Adviser | Amuse Bouche)

For hungry shoppers at Chanel's Tokyo store restaurant — Beige is the new black

Fast-Track Relaxation (Global Adviser | Diversions)

From the land of fast food comes spa treatments to go

Chandelier Couture (Global Adviser | Style Watch)

Specialist glass maker sets out to shed light on a new market

Beer Call (Next Time You're In ... Qingdao)

One museum refreshes the brain cells other museums cannot reach