COVER
The Ghosts of Haditha (Special Report | Iraq)
The killing of 24 civilians in Haditha threatens to become an icon of how the war in Iraq is going wrong
WORLD CUP
The Global Game (The World Cup | Global Game)
What football's success tells us about the modern world
Germany's New Pitch (The World Cup | Germany)
For Germany, winning isn't everything this summer. Its goal? To rebrand the country as a nation blessed with friendliness, creativity and a sense of humor. Inside the marketing of Germany Inc.
The Cup That Cheers (The World Cup | Magic Moments)
Stolen, hidden, renamed, replaced and only ever won by seven teams over 72 years. Moments that make the World Cup great
Goals of Freedom (The World Cup | Iran And Football)
In Iran, football, politics and social change have become mixed in a cocktail whose flavor is not yet clear
Fair Play in Burma (The World Cup | An Explorer's Gift)
Even Burma's generals seem to realize the dangers of denying a long-suffering people the simple joy of kicks
LETTER FROM
When No Really Does Mean No (Letter From Ireland)
The Irish public refuses to accept rapists will go free after a law is revoked
BUSINESS
The Hippest Cat in France (Business | Sports Brands)
The African immigrant who founded France's hottest sports-apparel brand aims high
GLOBAL ADVISER
Family Thais (Check In)
The Old Bangkok Inn is a home from home
The Empire Strikes Back (Curtain Raiser)
This year's Naadam commemorates 800 years since the founding of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire
Gym to Go (Your Health)
Achieve a full workout without leaving your hotel room
Expensive Tastes (Diversions)
From diamond dust to caviar and champagne, spas are offering luxurious treatments featuring the most expensive of ingredients
Cool Room, Hot Jazz (Next time you're in ... Beijing)
The Icehouse is Beijing's best jazz and blues bar
BRIEFING
An Unwelcome Rest (Notebook | France)
Politicians come under pressure to tear up France's archaic trading laws