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Left: Karen Bleier / AFP / Getty; Rafiq Maqbool / AP
Senator Barack Obama and US Marines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Obama Begins Afghanistan Tour

With violence hitting new highs, the nominee arrives amid tight security in a country now weary of American promises

Blogs

The Middle East Blog

The Funerals of Two Soldiers and a Newsman

As Israel buried its two missing soldiers, journalists took time to mourn the passing of an elegant colleague — and TIME contributor.

The China Blog

Tomb: It May Concern

Given that the new Mummy movie is about an American family facing off against a resurrected Chinese emperor and his ghost army, it's surprising this was a co-production between the Chinese government and Universal Pictures.

VIDEO

Iraq Journal: The Road to Amara and Basra

Abigail Hauslohner and photographer Yuri Kozyrev travel to the Iraqi cities of Amara and Basra, where improved security is drawing journalists back

MULTIMEDIA

Nelson Mandela at 90

A look at the life and leadership of the world's great hero. Narrated by TIME's Managing Editor, Rick Stengel

PHOTOS

Afghanistan's Ongoing War

With more soldiers dying in Afghanistan than Iraq, a look at the struggle to secure one vital province shows why the fight against the Taliban is deadlier than ever