Snippets from Woodward's forthcoming Obama book, in which nothing about Afghanistan looks good. Iran romances Caucasian neighbors to prevent U.S. and other countries from getting too chummy, too close. Paris offers carbonated-water fountains. City drawings by Chris Dent. Op: As it celebrates its 200th anniversary, Mexico
The recession is over, but economists say it'll take at least as long to recover. Op: The impoverishment reflected in 19th-century novels still rings true for many people throughout the world. How politicians--so far, just Republicans--skirt regulations, create nonprofit clearinghouses for anonymous donators. Justice Dept.
Ciudad Juárez newspaper asks crime leaders for publishing instructions after intern is killed. Special report on the devastation of journalism in Mexico (see also: how Colombian media faced danger). Dismaying account of a presidential debate in Haiti, where candidates have no specific plans. Accounting for $100 million spent far in
Obama's political advisers consider boosting Democrats by saddling G.O.P. candidates with the specter of the Tea Party. Though the Tea Partiers' advertising genie has brought recent, global attention to their movement, some question his roots in the G.O.P. "Fortunes spent to send
France sends soldiers to Niger's capital to retrieve kidnapped hostages. When these reports come in, I wonder if I'm the only human who will ever read them. Q&A with Pentagon's top arms buyer. Brief diary from Santo Domingo: bosoms, breezes, brightly colored
"No Koran" dude gets his wish: mug in High Times for "displaying bravery in the face of intolerance." Seattle cartoonist who promoted "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" "goes ghost" at F.B.I.'s insistence. Stewart and Colbert announce Oct. 30 rallies
White House divided over responding to a lawsuit hoping to stop the killing of an American-born al Qaeda-linked cleric. Video: Jon Stewart explains the war on terror to Tony Blair. Audiences don't connect with movies about contemporary wars, but video games about them are blockbusters. Instapaper
Politicians always say small businesses create jobs; they fail to mention that nearly all the jobs created are destroyed. From Japan's Zaitokukai to Norway's Progress Party: the Tea Parties of the world. Spain faces a housing crisis, with too many vacant buildings and too many banks
Weeks ago, typhoon killed dozens and wrought havoc in North Korea, world now learns. Scientists struggle to understand why most East Asians have the "depression gene," but few get depressed. Unexpected visitors to Ground Zero: British white supremacists wearing a symbol of the Crusades. Inspiring apologies collected from
Across religion, ethnicity and class, many terrorists have one thing in common: They're engineers. The Pope's impending visit to England sparks a lively business in papal memorabilia. Record numbers of lapsed Catholics in Belgium are rushing to the altar to "de-baptize." As France
