COVER
Can Bush Find an Exit? (Special Report | World)
The President is about to get a very public intervention from the Baker Commission. Will he listen?
EUROPE
Slow Train to Europe (Europe | Turkey and the E.U.)
As talks over Cyprus grind to a halt, Turkey's membership of the E.U. looks ever more distant
BUSINESS
Dollar Doldrums (Business | Currency)
A stalling U.S. economy means the dollars slide may not be over
TECH PIONEERS
Saving Lives And Limbs With a Weed (Tech Pioneers | Denmark)
A genetically-modified plant could help to detect abandoned landmines in former conflict zones
Flat Battery: It Works On Paper (Tech Pioneers | Finland)
New batteries are not only environmentally friendly ... they're also cheap
The Shape Of Things To Come (Tech Pioneers | Wales)
Mark Crosier, DeepStream Technologies, Bangor, Wales
BOOKS
Master of the Dark Arts (Art | Books)
The Man and His Art rescues a nearly forgotten genius from obscurity
MIDDLE EAST
Losing Lebanon (Middle East | Lebanon)
With its pro-U.S government blockaded by Hizballah supporters, Lebanon looms dangerously close to meltdown
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Long Walk To Justice (Next Time You're In ... Johannesburg)
Johannesburg's new Constitutional Court is an inspiring legacy
From Russia, We Love (Tech Watch)
Surprise results are in store with the new Lomo camera
Small Sips (Grapevine)
TIME samples some of the best Champagnes from small producers
Spender Bender (The Cost-Of-Living-It-Up Index)
An over-the-top tour with private jets, lavish suites and limousines, is the ideal Christmas present for those who have everything