How to Walk Away (Iraq)
Withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq won't end the war. But if done right, it could save American lives, contain the violence and restore U.S. credibility. Here's why

Who Lost Pakistan? (World | Pakistan)
Why a key U.S. ally in the war on terrorism is letting al-Qaeda get stronger


On Top of the World
Our intrepid reporter ventures to the 104th floor of the Burj Dubai, which is poised to become the tallest skyscraper ever built — and the pride of this city-state. On top of the world


The Other Side (Books)
A new book claims compellingly that Jim Morrison did not die in his bathtub of natural causes


The Sopranos State (North Korea)
As the U.S. pushes for a nuclear deal with North Korea, a TIME investigation reveals the criminal enterprises that keep Kim Jong Il in power

Stranger Than Fiction
Death plots, spies, heady plans for world power--the wrangle between Moscow and London is the stuff of novels. But Russia's ambitions are very real


The Limits of Power
China's economic might may be growing, but don't underestimate its global image problem


Fantastic Voyage (On Show)
For science-fiction lovers, this Swiss museum is a real trip

Paradise Plus Turtles (Time Traveler)
There's so much to enjoy in Praslin -- the second largest among 115 islands in the Seychelles

Bay of Earthly Delights (The Best-ever ... Veg Market)
Few markets in the world can compare with the Berkeley Bowl

Go Go Travel Gadget (Tech Watch)
Five must-pack gizmos for your summer vacation


Modern Media Mogul (Inbox)
A Superhero for Sudan; Untapped Potential; The Cultures in Cuisines; Charting Peace; Beating the IEDs