Asia's War With Heart Disease (Cover Story)
Across the region, the death toll from cardiovascular disease is soaring. But the latest science shows how you can stay healthy


Is She The One?
Will Filipinos vote for their brainy but aloof President—or anoint a popular movie star who offers nothing less than salvation?

Estrada Behind Bars
His Excellency the Jailbird

The Road to Jihad?
Southern Thailand has been rocked by the worst violence in decades between security forces and Islamic militants. Now the conflict may turn even bloodier

Out of Control
More than 170 people have been killed since January in a wave of violence in Thailand's Muslim-majority southern provinces


Milestones
Appreciation: Estee Lauder

Verbatim
Quotes of the Week

Letters
Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Exquisite Tedium
Minimalist master Tsai Ming-liang tests even his devoted fans' patience in Goodbye, Dragon Inn

Love Hurts
Jade Goddess of Mercy is a mix of blood and tears


Two Horses, One Icon (TIME Global Adviser | Dossier)
To see Paris the way the French used to, hitch a ride in a Citroön classic

High Fashion Hits the Fairways—and Scores (TIME Global Adviser | Style Watch)
Golf used to be stubbornly unstylish. Now top designers are taking a swing

Can You See Me Now? (TIME Global Adviser | Tech Watch)
Get ready for real-life videophone technology

Estrogen Redux (TIME Global Adviser | Your Health)
Scientists halt another big study. Should women worry?

Diversions (TIME Global Adviser)
Let's Go Fly A Kite!