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Bush’s European disaster
Sidney Blumenthal
The president's trip was a pageant of disdain, delusion and provocation masquerading as a respite from his troubles at home.
One billion down, 5 and a half to go
Andrew Leonard
Worldwide computer use is set to double in less than a decade, predicts a market research firm. Does that mean more competition, or more affluence?
“I think the best thing for me to do is just talk about the facts”
Tim Grieve
The president's plan for stopping a slide in relations with Russia.
Politics as unusual?
David Cote
The Broadway season was surprisingly rich in idea-driven, civic-minded plays, but don't call it a rebirth of political theater.
Three questions for Mike Powell
Salon Staff
A music writer offers a glimpse at the Orwellian world of North Korean pop music -- complete with song samples.
Masters of Wolfowitz’s universe
Andrew Leonard
In a last ditch attempt to save the World Bank president, the Bush administration is speed-dialing the economics powers that be -- a hidebound old club called the G7
Beyond the Multiplex
Andrew O'Hehir
The 10 buzziest films out of Tribeca. Plus: An interview/podcast with Guy Maddin about his latest film, a debauched melodrama that will invade your dreams.
Fred Thompson’s biggest role yet
Michael Scherer
In Orange County, the ex-Tennessee senator, "Law and Order" star and possible '08 contender acts presidential for a night.
“Brothers”
David Talbot
The exclusive story of Robert F. Kennedy's secret search for the truth about John F. Kennedy's assassination. From the new book by Salon's founder and former editor in chief.
At her majesty’s pleasure
Peter Kurth
After a nightmare flight from New York to London, I was thrown into a Victorian hellhole of a prison alongside drug smugglers and rapists. This is my story.
From Russia, with regression analysis
Andrew Leonard
No market economy here: An economist crunches some numbers on the rise and fall of oligarchic capitalists in the post-Soviet era.
Democrats strike up the show
Walter Shapiro
Obama promises not to nuke anyone, Hillary repents on healthcare, Biden puts Putin on notice, Gravel tees one up for Fox News, and more from the '08 curtain raiser.
Boisterous Boris
Dana Cook
Bill Clinton, Billy Graham, Helen Thomas and others recall Russian President Yeltsin's confidence, rough charm and liberal ways with drink.
An international affair
Yael Kohen
Pamela Druckerman, author of the new book "Lust in Translation," talks about the global allure of illicit sex, the problem with couples therapy, and the universal rules of infidelity.
Right-wing blogs discover massive conspiracy to hide WMDs in Iraq
Glenn Greenwald
The embrace by leading neoconservatives and other war supporters of the most bizarre and deranged conspiracy theories speaks volumes about their credibility and judgment.
The biofuel scramble for Brazil
Andrew Leonard
If the foreign investment in the Brazilian ethanol industry constitutes a new "Great Game," who might end up the loser? A lesson from Afghanistan.
Note to politicians
Garrison Keillor
It is invigorating to realize you've been dead wrong about something. That's why we read history.
Response from ABC News re: the Saddam-anthrax reports
Glenn Greenwald
ABC News now claims that it did previously acknowledge error and retract its false Saddam-anthrax reports. But that claim is as false as the original reports themselves.
Iran’s new hostage crisis
Juan Cole
By seizing 15 British sailors, the embattled Iranians aim to rally anti-Western sentiment and force the Brits from Iraq.
Heaven is Renee Fleming’s bare shoulder
Garrison Keillor
On a snowy winter afternoon there's nothing like the passion of the Metropolitan Opera to remind you of life's daily beauties.
An American novelist scandalizes France
Elisabeth Vincentelli
Writing in French -- quelle horreur -- Jonathan Littell has thrown France into literary uproar over his sprawling novel about a gay Nazi officer.
When Rummy tried to nuke Russia
Andrew Cockburn
In an excerpt from his new biography of the former secretary of defense, Andrew Cockburn explains how the true Donald Rumsfeld emerged during secret war games.
Beyond the Multiplex
Andrew O'Hehir
Move over, Clint! Out of the way, Marty! On Sunday night, the Academy will also honor some amazing documentary and foreign films. Here's a look at them.
What was so great about Catherine?
Laura Miller
The Russian empress remains fascinating not because she attempted sex with a horse, but for expanding her empire, squashing her enemies and acting like, well, a man.
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