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...counterterrorism missions. That approach helped foster the resurgence of the Taliban, which continues to receive material support from elements in Pakistan. If a pared-down counterterrorism strategy works no better the second time around, will we have to invade Afghanistan all over again in the event of a spectacular Taliban comeback...
With all eyes trained on Copenhagen, where Rio de Janeiro was announced as the 2016 Olympic host city on Friday, it's easy to forget there will be a Summer Games between now and then. London is determined to put on a spectacular show in 2012, and given the city's early preparations, it may well achieve this goal. But just how far along are the key building and transportation projects, as well as plans for security? TIME offers a report card on the preparations with 1029 days...
...your plans to enjoy North America's famous powder snow and tree-skiing have been derailed by the current economic downturn, why not try a quicker, cheaper and altogether more unusual winter holiday in the tiny but spectacular country of Montenegro? While many European resorts suffer from overcrowding, limited fresh snow and unskiable pine forests, Montenegro's mountains offer deep, light powder, virtually no people and acres of perfectly spaced beech trees. If your timing is right, these can rival Colorado's best aspen groves for a fraction of the cost. (See TIME's photo-essay "The Science of Snowflakes...
There is perhaps no country as obsessed with its own capital city as France is with Paris. From the moment René Clair lowered a camera down the center of the Eiffel Tower in 1925 to capture spectacular views of the city in “Paris qui dort,” French filmmakers have been unable to tear their attention away from the City of Light. This is unfortunate for Cédric Klapisch, previously the director of “L’Auberge Espagnole,” a 2002 sleeper hit popular enough to inspire...
...fans witnessed an impressive performance by the Harvard keeper, who had a season-high 12 saves, many of which were worthy of a highlight reel. Victoria DiMartino let a particularly vicious shot fly in the 61st minute, but a crouching Mann leapt to her right to make a spectacular stop...