A S I A
CHINA: Fatal Blunder
Anger over the bombing of Beijing's embassy in Belgrade knocks the other leg from under wobbly Sino-U.S. relations

• Dumb Bombs: How NATO screwed up

• Inside Story: Ambassador Sasser experienced some tense moments as crowds assaulted his embassy in Beijing

PAKISTAN: Media Blitz
The arrest of a Lahore editor on treason charges is part of an apparent attempt by the government to muzzle the press

T H E   A R T S
Reads Like Rock 'n' Roll
Salman Rushdie's latest novel weaves wonderful puns but recycles tired themes of exile and faith

A Maestro at Work
Indian novelist Vikram Seth hits most of the notes in this melodic tale of love and music

Revolution
An insightful guide to China's recent changes

E N D   P A G E S
SPOTLIGHT

MILESTONES

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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