The Five Faces Of Barack Obama (Campaign '08)
When you look at Barack Obama, what do you see? 1. Black Man; 2. Healer; 3. Novice; 4. Radical; 5. The Future; All of the above

Obama on His Veep Thinking (Interview)
As the Democratic Convention looms, the presumptive nominee talks with TIME about choosing a Vice President


The State of Afghanistan (Interview)
In an exclusive interview, Afghan President Hamid Karzai talks about how far his embattled country has come — and how far it still has to go

Postcard: New Delhi
Protesters come from across the country to make their voices heard in the capital's only designated free-speech zone. A tour of India's uneasiest street


High Voltage (Sport)
At the Beijing Olympics, a flamboyant sprinter named Bolt proves emphatically that lightning really can strike twice

Finest Hour? Britain's Wild Ride in Beijing (Sport)

China's X Factor: Girl Power (Sport)

This Gun's for Hire. Will Work For Gold (Sport)


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The Way of Sa (Music)
Never heard of Sa Dingding and her Buddhist electronica? It's time you were enlightened

Meet the Press (Books)
Forget the stereotypes. A new book offers a warm, frank and realistic depiction of Chinese journalists

Medical Breakthrough (Books)
Vincent Lam's profession inspires a brilliant and emotive short-story debut


10 Questions for Yuko Yamaguchi
She wasn't the designer who invented Hello Kitty, but since 1980 she has been its driving force, applying the feline icon to countless products and creating a global fan base. Yuko Yamaguchi will now take your questions


End of a Beginning
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf has faded away, but not the country's many troubles


On Stage and in Song (Curtain Raiser)
Three must-see performances to catch in the coming months

Open House: Exploring Inner Spaces (Design Watch)
For one weekend a year London holds its annual Open House when hundreds of the city's most exciting buildings invite you to step inside

Italian Magical Mystery Tour (Diversions)
A series of guidebooks turn visits to Italian cities into intriguing treasure hunts

Chez de Niro (Check In)
Robert de Niro's new Greenwich hotel has all the makings of a blockbuster