Cities hit hard by H1N1 in the spring now see little evidence of the virus. Tehran claims U.S. played a role in the disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist. A proposal for Chicago 2018, or the first wholly urban Winter Olympics. Prolific, celebrated photographer Irving Penn dies at age
Abu Mazen agreed to wait on the Gaza war-crimes news, and now his people are fulminating. Nothing, obviously, on the Bhutto assassination. Notes from a candid dinner discussion with Pervez Musharraf. Interactive passage through Michelle Obama's family tree. Where French elites see "the victim" in
Maldivian ministers to hold underwater cabinet meeting to highlight climate change, unfazed by "friendly" sharks. Global fisheries to collapse by 2048. Rival Kenyan groups are getting ready for the 2012 election--by rearming now. Egyptian conservatives condemn the Artificial Virginity Hymen Kit, saying it promotes promiscuity. How the
Two books frame the White House's debate over sending more troops to Afghanistan. Al Qaeda introdues new "ass bomb" to international terrorism; security experts caution against panic. How to get in touch with terrorist groups and buy al Qaeda-related coffee mugs. Explaining why others will
The red and the black: The "unprecedented" rise of gangsters and gangster behavior in China. Whatever McChrystal's intentions when he spoke out last week in London, the episode has worked to Obama's short-term benefit. Rwandan intelligence chief, accused of significant role in 1994
Election trends in Europe show desire for capitalists to deal with capitalism's crisis. Op: Unlike Americans, Europeans don't worry about neighbors not playing fair. Obama to appease China by skipping Dalai Lama photo op--useless gesture anyway, officials say, that snubs Tibet. Feeling threatened, people cling
Swine flu vaccinations start today, beginning with health-care workers in Indiana and Tennessee. How the "swine flu" misnomer--and ensuing alarmism--could undermine vaccine efforts. I like the Olympics a lot, but I also like sunsets. I've never felt an urge to be any closer
Notes on names that European leaders would like to see heading the E.U. New readable report judges the effectiveness of counterinsurgency, putting emphasis on "strategic patience." Complete archives of LIFE Magazine for perusal. Profile of Nikki Finke, muckraker setting the agenda in Hollywood; Finke's response.
All eyes on Ireland as it votes on the Lisbon treaty; if approved, pressure shifts to Prague. Op: Beck and Limbaugh are wizards minus flocks: a brief history of illusory power. Indonesia has lately been seen as a success story in how to curb violent extremism. Detailed profile of what
My 10-year-old was in tears. "Mom, I don't want to die," was how he greeted me. The view from American Samoa. Brazilian newspaper says the New Yorker is trying to sink the country's Olympic bid. George W. Bush...had a soft spot
