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WORLD

Israel: The First 60 Years

Photojournalist David Rubinger's photos show the rich history of a nation driven by hope and faith, marked by war, and still struggling fitfully toward a normal existence

BUSINESS

Richard Branson's Flight Plan

Shoddy service and mounting losses have turned the airline industry into a national joke. So why do Virgin America and its fun-loving boss think they can save it?

SOUTH PACIFIC

Postcard: Fraser Island (Australia)

Dingoes and people are the best of friends — and that's not necessarily a good thing. Can a fence keep the love affair from turning lethal?

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Long-Distance Calling (Telecoms)

Telenor has a rich history as Norway's top phone company, but it's seeking much of its future in Asia

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Next J.K. Rowling? (Books)

Stephenie Meyer, a Mormon housewife turned novelist, is the new queen of fantasy

LETTERS