Why Walls Don't Work in Baghdad

Analysis: Barriers may appear to be a solution to the city's sectarian warfare, but neither side likes them

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BLOGS

Swampland

Cheney's Lament

Translation: Damn that Bob Gates for saying the Congressional debate was valuable. Why the hell can't we get a loyal SecDef. Where the hell is Rummy?

Tuned In

The Coming TV Violence Crackdown

The Virginia shootings may sway public opinion—and certainly enable political grandstanding—despite the slim evidence that pop culture in general, or TV in particular, had any link to the massacre.

The Curious Capitalist

Can Wal-Mart Save Healthcare?

Lots of people think the clinic plan is mainly just a way to draw more shoppers into stores. But if anybody can reduce health-care delivery costs, it's the cost-crunchers from Bentonville.

Real Clear Politics

"Culture of Corruption" Redux

Democrats are wasting no time dusting off their winning theme from last year's election in the wake of Rep. Rick Renzi and John Doolittle's troubles with the FBI.

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Amman

Optimism Recalibrated

In the war that brought down Saddam, Yasser Obaid Hussein saw the promise of a better life. Four years later, he'll settle just for life

Kabul

Stewart of Afghanistan

He has run an Iraqi province and walked across five countries. Now, author and ex-diplomat Rory Stewart wants to save Afghanistan's war-battered culture

QUOTES OF THE DAY

Open quoteThere are good and bad things about him, but he will remain in history for his one great achievement: he buried communism.Close quote

  • Teacher ALEXANDER BOLSHAKOV
  • a mourner at the Moscow state funeral of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin

SPECIAL REPORTS

The TIME 100—Who is Worthy?

Every year, TIME magazine picks the 100 most influential people in the world. Now it's your turn to rank the importance of everyone from Angelina to Zeng Jinyan. Vote early, vote often.

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BUSINESS & TECH

Women's Pay: Lagging From the Start

Even just out of college, and working in the same fields, women still earn less than men, according to a striking new study. What gives?

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