Afghans Blast French Pullout

Kabul is blasting Sarkozy's decision to withdraw troops ahead of schedule—the president is facing a tough reelection fight, and the war is the only thing more unpopular than him.

Conservatives Should Love Romney!

Those on the right who hate Mitt the most have got it wrong. They’d love him in the White House, writes Peter J. Boyer in this week’s Newsweek.

Egypt’s New Flash Point

After last week’s Bedouin takeover of a Sinai Peninsula resort, Egypt may be forced to finally address the status of its native nomads, writes Ursula Lindsey.

Gordon-Levitt's 'Dark Knight' Vibe

The star of the upcoming Batman blockbuster opens up to Marlow Stern about his Sundance gig, hitRECord and Occupy Wall Street.

What Word Describes Mitt Romney?

We asked readers to tell us the first word that came to mind upon hearing the name “Romney.” Their answers, displayed in a word cloud, are revealing.

The Week’s Best Reads

Your Diet Won’t Work

For 50 years Americans have been getting fatter because of faulty diet advice. Gary Taubes says our high-carb, low fat diet is exactly the opposite of what science says we should eat.

Is Gray the New Pink?

Last fall, pink hair was all the rage, but gray is in this year. See Kelly Osbourne, Kate Moss, and other stars who voluntarily entered territory once occupied almost exclusively by seniors.