COVER
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
ASIA
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
OLYMPICS
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)
LETTERS
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
ESSAY
End of a Beginning
Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf has faded away, but not the country's many troubles
GLOBAL ADVISER
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