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UNITED STATES

VIEWPOINT

Maimed by the Mob (Commentary)

Italy cannot fix its broken political system until it summons the anger and determination needed to fight the scourge of organized crime

WORLD

Israel's Secret War

In the West Bank an invisible battle is being waged, as Israel uses a mailed fist and a network of Palestinian informers to stop suicide bombers before they can reach their targets

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Re-Visionary (Profile)

Did ex—Vivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier get convergence right? It's starting to look that way

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Magical Mystery (Movies)

A film version of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency goes to great lengths to portray Africa in a happy light

LETTERS