COVER

England's Goal Rush (The Business of Football)

As smart off the pitch as they are successful on it, England's Premier League clubs are booming. The tale of a business turnaround

EUROPE

SCIENCE

A Deadly Mystery

A savage outbreak of Ebola virus is killing gorillas and chimps. Epidemiologists have just figured out why

PROFILE

Mr. Popularity

Earthy charm and a buoyant economy have endeared Ireland's leader, Bertie Ahern, to many voters. Can his winning streak continue as he bids for a third term?

BOOKS

Old Master

Graham Swift's new novel, Tomorrow, is a dazzling display of 19th century literary technique

POSTCARD FROM

Postcard: Stirling

More than 700 years after a legendary battle for freedom from the English, Scottish ballots may soon bring the country close to independence again. Braving the Braveheart legacy

GLOBAL ADVISER

Accidental Art (Books)

A book of "found images" celebrates photography's happy flukes

Toy Story (Diversions)

A smattering of Chinese artists are keeping the magic of handcrafted playthings alive

Arabian Bites (Amuse Bouche)

Jakarta's new Moroccan eateries bring a taste of Marrakech to Southeast Asia

LETTERS

Bidding Adieu to France (Inbox)

An Administration Implodes; We the Critics; Home for the Holidays; Sticking Up for the E.U.