The Fires Within (Cover Story)
Inflammation is the body's first defense against infection, but when it goes awry, it can lead to heart attacks, colon cancer, Alzheimer's and a host of other diseases


Nothing Left To Lose
Ordinary Chinese desperate for justice rely on Beijing's byzantine petition system, which offers little more than false hopes

Guerrillas in the Mist
An up-close look at the Shan State Army as it wages a losing and forgotten war against the Burmese government


Canal Plus (TIME Global Adviser | Diversions)
The narrowband way to take in the British countryside

Italy Polishes a Gem (TIME Global Adviser | Dossier)
A face-lift has brought new luster to Genoa's sumptuous public spaces

Paired Up (TIME Global Adviser | Grapevine)
Try something bubbly with your favorite Asian cuisine

Zanzibar: Heaven Is a Hotel (TIME Global Adviser | Next Time You're In...)
Book a room at the Emmerson & Green—you won't want to check out

Marrakech Express (TIME Global Adviser | Street Fare)
Each night, Dhjamaa El-Fna beomes a smorgasbord

You've Got Spim! (TIME Global Adviser | Tech Watch)
Spam not annoying enough? Now junk instant messages are on the rise

Acting Up in Asia
Taking their causes on the road, global celebrities are speaking out on Asian issues

The Real Score
Accusations of match-fixing in India's Goa state spring from two of the most unlikely games in football history

Milestones
Events of the Week

Verbatim
Quotes of the Week

Letters
China's Young Rebels