COVER

Behind the Sunni-Shi'ite Divide (World)

The war between the two Islamic sects has left the U.S.'s hopes of building a stable Iraq in ruins. A look at the roots of the struggle —and whether anything can stop it

NATION

Support the Troops: Bring Them Home (Viewpoints)

Viewpoint: Congressional opponents of the surge are supporting our troops in the best possible way, says Michael Kinsley: trying to get them home to safety

The Devil We Know (Viewpoints)

Cozying up to Saudi Arabia helped lead to 9/11. Will the U.S. repeat the mistake?

Whatever Joe Lieberman Wants (Profile)

As the only Democrat who supports Bush on the war, he's become the Senate's one-man tipping point. What will he do with his power?

Law: A Law of Convenience (Law)

In the Iraq war, the White House has little use for international law--except when it comes in handy

SCIENCE

SOCIETY

BRIEFING

WORLD

The Kite Maker (Letter From Kabul)

Kabul's master crafts high flyers for the movie version of a beloved book

BUSINESS

The Space Cowboys

Rocket tourism may seem flighty. But Richard Branson and others might have the money and smarts to launch us all

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

YOUR TIME

SPECIAL SECTION

The Battle for First Class (Global Business)

Discount airlines that offer only premium seats are shaking up the lucrative transatlantic market

PEOPLE

LETTERS

ESSAY