COVER
Locked and Loaded: The Secret World of Extreme Militias
On the Web and in militia groups, antigovernment extremism is on the rebound. A special investigation
Catholic Europe: How Damaged Is the Papacy?
A string of sex-abuse scandals across Europe rocks the Catholic Church and threatens to undermine Pope Benedict XVI
WORLD
The Turkish Imam and His Global Educational Mission
How did a reclusive Turkish imam living in the U.S., Fethullah Gulen, build a globe-spanning network of schools into one of the most potent forces in modern Islam?
Deep Funk: Why Britain is Feeling Bleak (World / Britain)
The pound is weak, jobs are scarce, and the economy may slip back into recession. But few Britons believe the next government will fix what ails their country
Europe Speaks Back (World / Europe)
Is Europe ready to become a global power? Readers react to a provocative TIME cover story
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Weekend in Kathmandu (TIME Traveler)
Don't just head for base camp. Take time to enjoy Nepal's busy capital
Slumdog Commissionaire (Next Time You're in ... Cape Town)
Guided tours open the door to Cape Town's notorious townships
Anglo-U.S. Accord (Amuse-Bouche)
Enjoy the honest, rustic flavors of the British gastropub in New York
Valley High (Check In)
Take an opportunity to do not much at all at Raglan's Hidden Valley Luxury Retreat
LETTERS
Where Is Europe? (Inbox)
Learning the Truth; Hope in the West Bank