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...sister organization, MI5, responsible for Britain's domestic security, might be interested. After all, the fictional spy has kept abreast of technology, is keenly aware that failed states harbor Britain's enemies, and has even given up smoking ("I can blow someone's head off, but I can't light a good cigar," growled current Bond actor Daniel Craig). Moreover, though still a ladykiller - sometimes quite literally - the priapic secret agent has morphed from infamous misogynist to indiscriminate misanthrope. He's discovered sexual equality, and so, it appears...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: British Spies: Licensed to Be Gay | 8/19/2008 | See Source »

...looked skyward after winning the title. He couldn't stop crying. He jumped into the arms of Jackson, who lifted the 5-ft. 4-in. prodigy over his shoulder. "I've probably got Henry by 50, 60 pounds, to be kind to myself," says Jackson. "He was as light as a feather...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A US Shocker on the Wrestling Mat | 8/19/2008 | See Source »

After winning a surprise gold medal in the 110-m hurdles in Athens four years ago, Liu morphed from amiable jock into national stud. In 2006 he shattered the event's world record with his 12.88 time. As an Asian athlete competing in a klieg-light track event - not an international sideline sport like badminton or table tennis or synchronized diving - Liu came to personify the Chinese nation's rising ambitions. The pressure for a golden repeat in China's Games must have been overwhelming...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: China's Track Superstar Drops Out | 8/18/2008 | See Source »

Before the opening ceremony on Aug. 8, there was frenzied speculation in the Chinese blogosphere about who would carry China's flag and who would light the Olympic flame. The two obvious candidates were hoops star Yao Ming and hurdling legend Liu. When Yao loped in front of the massive Chinese Olympic team with the Chinese flag held aloft, the audience naturally thought Liu would carry the final torch. But that honor went instead to retired gymnast and sports-clothing tycoon Li Ning. Liu didn't even march with the Chinese Olympic delegation. Where...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: China's Track Superstar Drops Out | 8/18/2008 | See Source »

...only one bringing the crimes to light. In this conservative Islamic country where a girl's virginity is valued above all else, rape has long been considered something shameful, something to be hidden at all costs. But as the incidents increase, families are starting to speak up, risking dishonor in order to bring justice. Families of teenage victims are airing their tales on national TV, hoping, like Samimi, that somebody will be able to do something. So far, little has been done...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Afghanistan's Epidemic of Child Rape | 8/17/2008 | See Source »

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