Soaring Ambitions
The world's most visionary architects are rebuilding China. Inside the aesthetic revolution

The Great Mall of China (Cover Story)
Jon Jerde may be the world's most innovative—and eccentric—designer of retail spaces. But changing the way China shops is proving tougher than he'd dreamed


Will Megawati Be Ousted?
After two lackluster years in office, Indonesia's President faces the political battle of her life

Megawati's Report Card
Despite a fairly buoyant economy, dissatisfaction with the President is running high

10 Questions For Jumpei Yasuda
TIME talks to one of Japan's freed Iraq hostages


Turf Wars
No island is too small when national pride is at stake. Around the world, nations are flexing their muscles over otherwise insignificant rocks

Blood on the Tracks (Notebook | North Korea)
A mysterious train explosion kills scores in North Korea

Milestones
"Guinness Book of Records" editor passes away

Verbatim
Quotes of the Week

Letters
Marriage Meltdown

Behind the Music (Entertainment)
A.R. Rahman, Asia's most successful composer, is making the leap from Bollywood to Broadway

Going West (Entertainment)
A.R. Rahman's "Bombay Dreams" hits Broadway


House of Horrors (TIME Global Adviser | Dossier)
A second home in Thailand is a dream for some—and a nightmare for others

A Buyer's Guide (TIME Global Adviser)
Thinking of buying a home in Thailand? If you're a foreigner, you'd better tread carefully, and follow these tips

After the Gold Rush (TIME Global Adviser | Diversions)
The rough-hewn outback town of Broken Hill is becoming a mecca for artists

Fly and Buy (TIME Global Adviser | Traveler)
Collectors will pay good money for weird travel memorabilia

Tech Watch (TIME Global Adviser | Tech Watch)
A Card That Asks For ID