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Welcome to My Fortress
German architecture critics called the new U.S. Embassy in Berlin "monstrous," but its sleeker counterparts in London and the Hague have enjoyed a much more diplomatic reception. How U.S. embassies look--stylized or strategic--reveals a lot about America's overseas missions. See a slideshow of U.S. consulates, from museum- to fortress-quality.


Highlights
Here are a few of the columnists, bloggers and guest writers you can find on Newsweek.com.

• What will be the fate of Mugabe? Rod Nordland reports from inside Zimbabwe on the country's turbulent politics.
• Is beer a symbol of national pride? Daniel Gross explains the dynamics behind InBev's spurned bid for Budweiser.
• In his latest column on the world of fashion, Sameer Reddy writes about the problem of racist ideals in clothing.
• You can join Fareed Zakaria and other experts at PostGlobal, an interactive conversation on world affairs.
• In a wide-ranging interview, Bjorn Lomborg, the original skeptical environmentalist, talks about Al Gore and more.

Microsoft Closes Its Gates
The ten most-read stories on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending June 27.

1. 'Gallery: Teen Idols'
A retrospective of America's favorite boy pinups from the last 60 years of pop culture.

2. 'Microsoft After Gates.'
Technology's icon focuses on philanthropy as his company faces turbulent seas.

3. 'Barack's Bounce'
The latest NEWSWEEK poll shows the Democratic nominee has a 15-point lead over McCain.

4. 'The $10,000 a Month Psychic'
When business people need a crystal ball to make decisions, they turn to 'intuitionist' Laura Day.

5. 'Return of the 70's Weirdos'
All 11 members of Microsoft's founding team reconvene to bid farewell to Bill Gates.

6. 'Gallery: The Most Fuel Efficient Cars'
Bigger isn't always better. These ten small and stylish rides save gas and money.

7. 'Mugabe's Endgame'
Zimbabwe's dictator wants to die in office. A report from inside a menacing capital.

8. 'Cold Feet'
A bizarre murder mystery involving tennis shoes baffles investigators in British Columbia.

9. 'The Booze is Back in Baghdad'
In certain urban pockets, a more secular and liberal culture is emerging.

10. 'Making a Splash'
Speedo's controversial and high-tech suit helps swimmers smash world records.



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• View a slide show of U.S. embassies around the world
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