COVER

The Five Faces Of Barack Obama (Campaign '08)

When you look at Barack Obama, what do you see? 1. Black Man; 2. Healer; 3. Novice; 4. Radical; 5. The Future; All of the above

Obama on His Veep Thinking (Interview)

As the Democratic Convention looms, the presumptive nominee talks with TIME about choosing a Vice President

ASIA

The State of Afghanistan (Interview)

In an exclusive interview, Afghan President Hamid Karzai talks about how far his embattled country has come — and how far it still has to go

WORLD

Stolen Children

Indian infants snatched from their parents have been unwittingly adopted by couples across Australia

GLOBAL BUSINESS

The Next Monaco (Montenegro)

A mining billionaire bets that a neglected port on Montenegros coast can be a playground for the rich

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Dance with the Devil (Theatre)

Matthew Bourne turns Dorian Gray into a tale about the perils of fame and beauty

LETTERS