COVER
After He's Gone (Middle East / Israel)
Ariel Sharon's absence from the political stage leaves a massive gap in a fractious democracy. TIME examines the implications for Israel's parties and peace in the region
Roller Coaster (Middle East / Israel)
Sharon's long career went from founding father to despised warrior to unlikely peacemaker
BUSINESS
Can Triple Play Pay?
Telecoms are clambering to offer TV, voice and Internet in one neat package. Will Europe buy it?
VIEWPOINT
Canada's Political Ice Storm
A tight election marks the end of a long period of comfort
ESSAY
When Gooey Isn't Good Enough
The confessions of a compulsive analyst of confessions
BRIEFING
The Bullying Effect (Notebook / Ukraine)
Western Europe scrambles to deal with Putin's power play with Ukraine
Spielberg's Shot to the Heart (Notebook / Letters)
MUSIC
The Power Of Mozart
How Mozart was transformed into a therapist
Milking Mozart (Music / Merchandising)
The Austrian city is making hay while the sun shines from its most famous son
GLOBAL ADVISER
The Pillage People (After Dark)
Missed the Vikings' last visit to Britain? Be there on their return
Capital Assets (On Show)
Washington's lesser-known museums feature fascinatingly offbeat, unique collections