Can Bush Find an Exit? (Special Report | World)
The President is about to get a very public intervention from the Baker Commission. Will he listen?


Slow Train to Europe (Europe | Turkey and the E.U.)
As talks over Cyprus grind to a halt, Turkey's membership of the E.U. looks ever more distant


Dollar Doldrums (Business | Currency)
A stalling U.S. economy means the dollar’s slide may not be over


Saving Lives And Limbs With a Weed (Tech Pioneers | Denmark)
A genetically-modified plant could help to detect abandoned landmines in former conflict zones

Flat Battery: It Works On Paper (Tech Pioneers | Finland)
New batteries are not only environmentally friendly ... they're also cheap

The Shape Of Things To Come (Tech Pioneers | Wales)
Mark Crosier, DeepStream Technologies, Bangor, Wales


Master of the Dark Arts (Art | Books)
The Man and His Art rescues a nearly forgotten genius from obscurity

Losing Lebanon (Middle East | Lebanon)
With its pro-U.S government blockaded by Hizballah supporters, Lebanon looms dangerously close to meltdown


A Long Walk To Justice (Next Time You're In ... Johannesburg)
Johannesburg's new Constitutional Court is an inspiring legacy

From Russia, We Love (Tech Watch)
Surprise results are in store with the new Lomo camera

Small Sips (Grapevine)
TIME samples some of the best Champagnes from small producers

Spender Bender (The Cost-Of-Living-It-Up Index)
An over-the-top tour with private jets, lavish suites and limousines, is the ideal Christmas present for those who have everything


Outstanding European Individuals (Notebook | Letters)