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The Trouble with Thailand
Bombings in Bangkok cap an unhappy year for the Land of Smiles, which has been roiled by a coup, economic-policy miscues and an ongoing Muslim insurgency

Indonesia's Perilous Skies
As rescuers continue the search for a downed Indonesian airliner, some say the country's aviation industry has grown too far, too fast

Can the Afghans Defend Themselves?
As in Iraq, an exit strategy for foreign troops depends on building up the Afghan army. But recruiting new soldiers is growing more difficult

Which recent outbreak worries you more, Avian Flu or SARS?

SARS
Avian Flu
Both the Same
Neither Worries Me

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Viruses on the Move
What would it take for the flu virus to become a threat to humans?

The Cost of Contagion
Asia's last outbreak decimated its economies

Just the Facts
Frequently Asked Questions about avian flu

Is A Human Pandemic Next?
Bird flu is erupting across Asia, infecting millions of chickens. Is this just the beginning?
A Long, Slow Journey
Searching for a vaccine
Market Jitters
SARS was an economic disaster. Could bird flu be as bad?

SARS: How Scared Should You Be?
On the trail of a killer virus
[04/07/2003]
The Flu Hunters
When a mysterious and deadly virus struck Hong Kong, medical detectives from around the world sprang into action
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FROM THE FEBRUARY 9, 2004 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2004


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