Why We Sleep (Cover Story)
You may think it's for your body, but it's really for your brain. The latest research is full of surprises


Rising from the Rubble (Cover Story)
Devastated by war and natural disaster, can Indonesia's Aceh province find peace?

"We Are Very Grateful" (Interview)
TIME talks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about the tsunami relief effort and why he's restricting the movements of foreign aid workers

Treat Them Like Kings (Viewpoint)
Our culture says we cannot tell aid workers to leave

America's Mission (Cover Story)
Winning hearts and minds in Indonesia


Talk Isn't Cheap
A U.S. delegation returns from North Korea with new promises to restart talks. But getting back to the table could prove more difficult

Taking the Strait Route
China and Taiwan announce an agreement on holiday charter flights

Welcome to Titan
The Huygens probe makes a successful touchdown on Saturn's largest moon

Language Lessons
In the wake of Asia's tsunami, the world learns to choose its words carefully

10 Years Ago in TIME
Remembering the Kobe earthquake

Milestones
Zhao Ziyang, Chinese reformist icon, dies

Verbatim
Quotes of the Week

Letters
Secrets of the Nativity

Hong Kong's New Culture
The public is beginning to ask if the government is too close to the business community

Unplugging the Cable
A noisy controversy over a massive development project shows that a don’t-rock-the-boat territory is getting confrontational

China's Going-Out Party
Beijing is pushing Chinese firms to establish a global presence—despite the may risks that involves


A Long Journey Home
A venerated, exiled Buddhist monk returns home to a hero’s welcome, but Hanoi continues to suppress religious freedom


Tech Watch: Joystick Nostalgia (TIME Global Adviser)
Atari brings back its golden oldies—but some games don't feel the same

Diversions (TIME Global Adviser)
Laps of Luxury

Local Fare (TIME Global Adviser)
Circo-lo in the Square

If You're in ... Berlin: Uber Art (TIME Global Adviser)
An insider's guide to the best galleries for both art stars and up-and-comers in the German capital

Your Health (TIME Global Adviser)
New Prozac Blues

Style Watch (TIME Global Adviser)
Quality Comeback