Newsweek Magazine

June 22, 2018 Issue

Features

Cover story U.S.

An FBI Informant Risked Death to Bring MS-13 to Justice

MS-13 bedeviled U.S. law enforcement for decades. Then, as the bodies piled up, an inside man helped the feds infiltrate the world's most brutal gang.

World

Seif Kousmate's Photos of Slavery in Mauritania

When Seif Kousmate, a photographer based in Morocco, set out to capture the everyday lives of the country's Haratin people, Mauritanian authorities arrested, jailed and interrogated him.

In Focus

Trying Times

Durban, South Africa—Supporters of former President Jacob Zuma in front of the High Court on June 8 dance and sing anti-apartheid songs. Zuma addressed the adoring crowd after he appeared in court ahead of his corruption trial.

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Periscope

World

Nawal El Saadawi on Religion, Revolution and Rage

"I do not divide people because of their genital organs," said the 86-year-old feminist icon.

U.S.

Former Trump Adviser Roger Stone Is Preparing for War

"If there is an illegal attempt to remove the president," he says, "you're going to have a civil war in this country."

Downtime

Entertainment

'Daily Show' Creator Lizz Winstead Takes on Lady Parts

After pioneering the cable news parody show and launching the career of Rachel Maddow, the comedian is turning her focus to reproductive rights.

Entertainment

Christopher Plummer Is Just Getting Started

He couldn't wait to become a character actor, leaving 'The Sound of Music' far behind. "So boring, being a leading actor," says the now 88-year-old Academy Award winner.

June 22, 2018 Issue

Seif Kousmate's Photos of Slavery in Mauritania

Trying Times

Former Trump Adviser Roger Stone Is Preparing for War

Christopher Plummer Is Just Getting Started

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

June 22, 2018 Issue

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