COVER

WORLD

On His Own (Afghanistan)

With foreign troops on their way out, the pressure is growing on Afghan President Hamid Karzai

BUSINESS

King Coal's Comeback

Asia needs coal, and the U.S. has plenty. Will expanding exports make climate change that much worse?

COMMENTARY

Alien Nation

To improve its image, China is promoting soft power. But it possesses a hard edge

THE CULTURE

Pride and Joy (Travel)

Athens' LGBT community won't let a crisis get in the way of a celebration

LETTERS

France's New President (Inbox)

There've Been Better; Working for Free; Backlash on Fracking; Extreme Parenting