The Decade from Hell (United States)
9/11. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Two stock-market meltdowns. As 2010 approaches, a look back at the past 10 years, awful times that they were


Workers of the World vs. China Inc.
The spreading reach of Chinese companies in poor nations is sparking a backlash against the way they do business

Power to Japan's 'Princesses'
A record number of women were voted into parliament in Japan's historic Aug. 30 elections, but can they really make a difference?


Pump It Up: The Development of Iraq's Oil Reserves (Energy)
Seven years after Saddam Hussein's downfall, energy companies are finally lining up to develop Iraq's vast oil reserves. The country's fate hangs on their success


China's Orwell (Books)
A new anthology could give Lu Xun the international prominence he deserves

Spice Girl (Books)
The model of Indian femininity is beguiling and complex

Ties That Bind
Despite a seemingly waning alliance, India and the U.S. still have a special relationship


10 Reasons to Visit Hong Kong's NoHo (TIME Traveler)
Just a few minutes away from Hong Kong's buzzing SoHo district is NoHo, its hipper, more laid-back younger cousin

See the Asia Pacific Triennial (Curtain Raiser)
Held in Brisbane, the 6th Asia Pacific Triennial will see participation from 25 countries, many for the first time

Glam It Up at London's Sanctum Soho (Check In)
You can check out any time you like from this London townhouse, but you may never leave

Monkey Business in Borneo's Rain Forests (Great Outdoors)
Malaysia's Bako National Park, in Sarawak, Borneo, offers a chance to catch proboscis monkeys and other creatures in their wondrous awkwardness


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