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

ESSAY

BRIEFING

The Bullying Effect (Notebook / Ukraine)

Western Europe scrambles to deal with Putin's power play with Ukraine

MUSIC

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