A Brief History of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

As thousands of Americans nationwide witness the Dec. 3 lighting of the gigantic tree, TIME looks back at the tannebaum's origins

Life Returns to Iraq's Streets

TIME Photographer Yuri Kozyrev returns to the streets of Iraq — once too dangerous for foreigner journalists to visit on foot — to find a more secure, prosperous Iraq

Pictures of the Week

Venice Floods

Italy's historic Renaissance city suffers its worst floods in twenty two years.

20th Century Britain

A new series of ten books celebrates 100 years of British life as seen the photographers of Britain's Press Association. Here's a selection from the many hundreds in the PA photo archive

Mumbai Sifts Through the Rubble

With the battle over, residents must now grapple with the attacks' emotional toll

Two Days of Terror in Mumbai

Millions in India's financial center continued to watch in shock on Friday as security forces stormed hostage sites throughout the city that were still under terrorist control.

Over 100 Dead as Terrorist Attacks Overwhelm Mumbai

Over 100 people have been killed and nearly 300 injured in Nov. 26 and 27 attacks on India's financial capital, as a series of bombs went off across the city and armed gunmen took over two landmark hotels and an apartment building

Photos: The Kitsch of Thanksgiving

A fun look at some of the time honored traditions of Turkey Day

Animated Movies: Not Just for Kids

From Fantasia to Waltz with Bashir, TIME looks at some of the greatest ever animated movies for the grown-up in all of us

Photos: Anbar Sheiks Come Together

Chieftains from the embattled Iraqi province gather in hopes of winning seats in parliament

Photographs for TIME by Yuri Kozyrev

Photos: Two Decades of Guns N' Roses

Only Axl Rose remains in the group, but since 1987, GNR has been rocking with fury

JFK: TIME's Best Cover Stories

More than 50 years of cover stories about the 35th President

China's Sichuan Quake: Six Months Later

Half a year after the Sichuan earthquake devastated the town of Beichuan, China, residents in this once-scenic town try to rebuild their lives amidst the rubble
Captions by Lin Yang.
Photographs for TIME by Ian Teh / Panos

Japan and the World

In the 150 years since the island cast aside its policy of isolation, Japan has fallen in and out of favor with the international community

The Brazen Pirates of Somalia

This year, close to 90 ships have been seized in and around the Gulf of Aden, more than triple the number of 2007

Tara Donovan at ICA, Boston

TIME's art critic Richard Lacayo reviews the first major museum survey of the American sculptor, who transforms disposable objects into stunning works of art

São Paulo: The 'Clean City'

After decades of advertisements on every building in São Paulo, Brazil, the city passes a law requiring their removal or reduction.
Photographs by CIA DE FOTO

The Politics of Water
in Central Asia

Four former Soviet Republics fight
for control of a precious resource

Mass Suicide at Jonestown: 30 Years Later

On November 18, 1978, 909 men, women and children died in "revolutionary suicide" at Jim Jones' Peoples Temple in Guyana

Fade to Black

Reflecting the season's somber mood, onyx and black enamel lend a graphic backdrop to diamonds
Photographs for TIME by Anthony Cotsifas

Bao Xishun, the World's Tallest Man

A herdsman from Inner Mongolia travels a long way after being placed in the Guinness Book of World Records

Planet Earth: An Illustrated History

A stunning new photography book, "TIME Planet Earth: An Illustrated History", captures the natural miracles of the world we live in

Prince Charles Turns 60

The Prince of Wales turns 60 on Nov. 14 and has yet to assume his preordained role. He could have idled away the years, but instead has made a significant — if idiosyncratic — mark on British public life. Here's a look at his princely evolution.

Barack Obama: The Best TIME Photographs

A commemorative volume tracks the President-elect's path to the White House. TIME Photographer Callie Shell has been with him every step of the way.