Newsweek Magazine

May 18, 2018 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

What really happened during a deadly 2002 battle against Al-Qaeda has led to a bitter dispute among special operators in the Air Force, Navy SEALs and Army Rangers.

World

Mr. Brexit's Work Is Never Done

Nigel Farage turned Britain inward, transforming Europe. He's just getting started.

In Focus

You’re Fired!

Manila, Philippines—A demonic effigy of President Rodrigo Duterte was set ablaze during May 1 demonstrations outside the presidential palace. Thousands of workers and activists marched to demand Duterte make good on his campaign promise: to abolish short-term employment contracts without adequate benefits.

Launch Slideshow 4 PHOTOS

Periscope

World

Israel's New Exodus

The "Startup Nation" is experiencing a massive brain drain—and the problem is only getting worse.

U.S.

Trump's New Advisers Suggest Shift in Foreign Policy

Donald Trump promised to put the country first. Now lawmakers say he's tapping experts that could further entangle the U.S. in foreign conflicts.

Horizons

Analysis

Motherhoodwinked

When a woman becomes a mother for the first time, her pay decreases by 4 percent on average. By comparison, new fathers typically see a 6 percent increase in their salary.