JAPAN: The Troops and the Rape

A heinous crime upsets the U.S.-Japan security alliance

HONG KONG Pro-Democracy Forces Win the Day

Beijing has harsh words after itŐs trounced at the ballot box

INDIA Showdown at Narmada River

A controversial power project is brought to a standstill

BOSNIA: Negotiators Carry the Day--for Now

Nudged by the U.S., the Balkans begin flirting with peace

Border Crossings: The myth of the Serb military machine.

PORTUGAL: In Search of an Absolute Majority

Two parties are going head-to-head, but voters seem wary

CUBA: Opening the Door to Capitalism

An influx of foreign money brings corruption and unrest

COLOMBIA: Will an Accountant Topple a President?

Bookkeeper to the drug lords takes a U.S. offer of asylum

SOUTH AFRICA: Standing By to Take Your Calls

A popular provincial leader has a radio show of his own

SCIENCE: Heading for the Apocalypse? Page 54

A new U.N. report says global warming is already under way

MIDDLE EAST: Grim Legacy of War

Egypt uncovers a site where Israelis slaughtered POWs

ECONOMIES: A New Way to Look at Wealth

A World Bank report ranks countries by more than dollars

BUSINESS: Too Big or Not Too Big? Page 32

Momentous decisions by two corporate giants--Time Warner to acquire Turner and AT&T to break into three--add to a debate on whether bigger is better or less is more

Time Warner: Ted and Jerry's excellent adventure. Page 34

The Third Man: The specter of John Malone. Page 37

AT&T: In just three easy pieces. Page 38

NATURE: The Gorillas Are Dying

Armed Rwandan refugees may be wiping out a species


TRIBES: Accidental Tourists

An unidentifiable couple is found in the Amazon



THE ARTS & MEDIA

Music: D'Angelo brings the '70s into the '90s. Page 122
Taking a fresh look at saxman John Coltrane. Page 124




SIGHTINGS

PEOPLE

ESSAY


Copyright 1995 Time Inc. All rights reserved.


BOSNIA: Negotiators Carry the Day--for Now

Nudged by the U.S., the Balkans begin flirting with peace

Border Crossings: The myth of the Serb military machine.

PORTUGAL: In Search of an Absolute Majority

Two parties are going head-to-head, but voters seem wary

JAPAN: The Troops and the Rape

A heinous crime upsets the U.S.-Japan security alliance

HONG KONG Pro-Democracy Forces Win the Day

Beijing has harsh words after itŐs trounced at the ballot box

SOUTH AFRICA: Standing By to Take Your Calls

A popular provincial leader has a radio show of his own

MIDDLE EAST: Grim Legacy of War

Egypt uncovers a site where Israelis slaughtered POWs

CUBA: Opening the Door to Capitalism

An influx of foreign money brings corruption and unrest

COLOMBIA: Will an Accountant Topple a President?

Bookkeeper to the drug lords takes a U.S. offer of asylum

ECONOMIES: A New Way to Look at Wealth

A World Bank report ranks countries by more than dollars

BUSINESS: Too Big or Not Too Big? Page 32

Momentous decisions by two corporate giants--Time Warner to acquire Turner and AT&T to break into three--add to a debate on whether bigger is better or less is more

Time Warner: Ted and Jerry's excellent adventure. Page 34

The Third Man: The specter of John Malone. Page 37

AT&T: In just three easy pieces. Page 38

SCIENCE: Heading for the Apocalypse? Page 54

A new U.N. report says global warming is already under way

NATURE: The Gorillas Are Dying

Armed Rwandan refugees may be wiping out a species


TRIBES: Accidental Tourists

An unidentifiable couple is found in the Amazon



THE ARTS & MEDIA

Music: D'Angelo brings the '70s into the '90s. Page 122
Taking a fresh look at saxman John Coltrane. Page 124




SIGHTINGS

PEOPLE

ESSAY

Copyright 1995 Time Inc. All rights reserved.