A Time For Prayer
As mutineers seize a Manila complex and demand that the government resign, Arroyo faces her presidency's toughest test

Her Other Problem (Cover Story)
A confession by a Filipino terrorist could deal a blow to President Arroyo's negotiations with Islamic rebels

"It's Not a Sprint: It's a Marathon" (Cover Story)
TIME's Exclusive interview with Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

The Arroyo Interview
Extended Transcript


Burma Feels The Heat (Notebook | Burma)
ASEAN increases pressure on the junta to free Suu Kyi. Will the generals take notice?

Sanity Breaks Out (Notebook | Kashmir)
Cooler heads prevail as India and Pakistan press for normalcy in the disputed Kashmir region

Nearing The Precipice (Notebook | Nepal)
As peace talks grind to a halt, Nepal's government prepares for a showdown with Maoist forces

Catch Me If You Can (Notebook | China)
Refusing to go quietly, a pro-Saddam diplomat occupies Iraq's Beijing embassy at gunpoint

Appreciation
Remembering writer and traveler Norman Lewis

Milestones
Director John Schlesinger dies

Letters
Tigers No More

Old-School Cool (Entertainment)
Genre-hopping actor Shido Nakamura is making Kabuki hip

A Taipei Love Triangle (Movies)
Boys who like girls who like girls make Blue Gate Crossing a coming-of-age flick that rings true


Full Denim Jacket
The battlefield: Bangkok. The mission: vintage clothing

Refuel
C-Rations for Chatuchak market: How to recharge after a hard day in the trenches

Tip Off
A Plan of Attack for Chatuchak market

Web Crawling
Tips for buying vintage clothes