Warnings of “antiwhite racism” by one of two contenders for the leadership of France’s main conservative party spark controversy
Why India’s ‘Muslim Rage’ Is Different from the Middle East’s
How India’s vast diversity blunted the edge of Salafi protests last week
Spain’s Anti-Austerity Movement Rocks Madrid
With the Spanish economy teetering on a precipice, the ruling government of conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced new austerity measures—a move that triggered mass protests in the country’s capital.
Libya’s Flawed Attempt to Soak Up a Flood of Weaponry
The country puts up a good show of collecting arms that have circulated since the fall of Gaddafi. But the groups that hold the most weapons aren’t joining in
Nepal: Plane Crashes Near Kathmandu, Killing 19 Passengers
A passenger plane bound for Nepal’s mountainous Everest region crashed after take-off from Kathmandu airport. At least 19 passengers are reported dead, including seven Britons.
Choosing a Leader: Who Will Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury?
It’s a decision that will shape the future of the worldwide Anglican community. On Sept. 28, senior figures in the Church of England were expected to conclude a two-day meeting at a secret location to choose the next Archbishop …
Why Catalonia Isn’t Likely to Leave Spain Anytime Soon
Immense legal and economic roadblocks lie in the way of any move toward independence. And then of course, there are the politicians.
China Announces Plans for Party Congress and Prosecution of Bo Xilai
A long season of unexpected events is capped off with two clearly synchronized announcements — and the catastrophic fall of one of the Chinese Communist Party’s brightest stars is dramatically assured
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On deck for Friday: Israel warns Iran may have a nuclear bomb by spring, most-wanted Mexican drug lord behind bars, Syrian refugees are predicted to number 700,000 by the end of the year
Apocalyptic Talk Aside, Israel Has Dialed Down Its Threat to Bomb Iran — for Now
Netanyahu says at present rates of enrichment, Iran’s nuclear program will cross Israel’s red line for military action next spring or summer
Behind the Story: TIME’s Tim Padgett Discusses Venezuela’s Coming Election
TIME’s Latin America correspondent talks about the growing discontent with President Hugo Chávez in Venezuela’s barrios and how he reported his magazine story on the possible end of Chávez’s hold on power
When the Swiss Aren’t Neutral: Chocolates and the CIA
Switzerland believes its reputation as an independent mountain-fortress and refuge is being eroded by American meddling
The Price of Faith: Chinese Buddhist Sites Plan IPOs
China’s four most sacred Buddhist mountains are hatching plans to list on the Shanghai stock exchange.