COVER

Behind the Sunni-Shi'ite Divide

The war between Iraq's Sunnis and Shi'ites has left the U.S.'s hopes of building a stable Iraq in ruins. Now it is threatening to spread throughout the Middle East and beyond. A look at the roots of the struggle within Islam—and whether anything can be done to stop it

EUROPE

Enter Stage Far Right

Jean-Marie Le Pen is shaking up France's election season, thanks to some surprising new supporters

PROFILE

ARTS

A Coming-Out Party (Exhibition)

To establish its flashy new modern art museum, Luxembourg turns to the works of one of its own

LETTER FROM

VIEWPOINT

GLOBAL ADVISER

A Day At The Races (Curtain Raiser)

Get your fix of tire-scorching excitement at the Malaysian Grand Prix

Medicinal Purposes (Amuse-Bouche)

Red White & Pure's "tonic cuisine" blends traditional Chinese medicine with advanced culinary techniques

Say Cheese (Check In)

Bhutan's Swiss Guesthouse offers the best Alpen hospitality in the Himalayas

Cruise Control (Diversions)

Small liners and private charters allow you to sail Asian waters in sedate style

LETTERS