COVER
Why Africa Is Still Starving (World | Ethiopia)
Despite years of aid from the West, millions of Africans are on the brink of starvation again. Why?
Meles Zenawi Q and A
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi spoke to TIME's Africa bureau chief Alex Perry about Ethiopia's latest food emergency and the value of aid at his offices in Addis Ababa
ESSAY
The Cost of Giving
After billions of dollars in food aid, Africa needs different kinds of development programs
EUROPE
A Case for Scotland Yard
London police are admired the world over — except on their home turf where the force is mired in controversy. Unraveling the mystery of the Met
WORLD
Morocco's Gentle War On Terror
With the King's blessing, the government is training female preachers to spread a moderate form of Islam. Their mission: to quell extremism and reclaim a central role for Muslim women
BOOKS
Abebe Bikila: Barefoot in Rome
Two books offer very different accounts of Abebe Bikila, Africa's first great Olympic runner
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Monsieur Cupid: Dating Online (Dating)
A Frenchman has lured hundreds of thousands to his matchmaking website in the pursuit of love — or fun
GLOBAL ADVISER
Life on the Amazon River (TIME Traveler)
A new cruise goes exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon
Let there be Chandeliers (Design Watch)
Three very different takes on the grande dame of extravagant lighting
Pedestrian, but far from Boring (Day Tripper)
Bespoke walking tours show you the London you won't find in any guidebook
Bubble Rapt: Champagne (Grapevine)
Krug has released the world's most expensive Champagne, and each sip is worth every penny
Voorkamerfest: Home Theater (Curtain Raiser)
In South Africa's Voorkamerfest, Darling townsfolk open up their homes and turn their front rooms into stages for musicians, dancers, actors and poets from around the world
LETTERS
How to Aid Afghanistan (Inbox)
McCain's Bush Problem; The Louvre Faces the Future; Cracking Up is Hard to Do