In this issue
Edition: Asia
Edition: Asia
Vol. 165, No. 16
COVER
The TIME 100
(Cover Story)
TIME's list of the men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world
Leaders & Revolutionaries (Cover Story)
The men and women with the clout and power to change our world
Artists & Entertainers (Cover Story)
Stars who've won fans and spawned imitators around the world
Builders & Titans (Cover Story)
These business brains are the world's most influential
Scientists & Thinkers (Cover Story)
They have come up with the big ideas of our time
Heroes & Icons (Cover Story)
They inspired us through their remarkable talents and examples
ASIA
Smoldering Hatreds
Closer economic ties aren't easing historic grudges between Japan, South Korea and China
A Tale of Two Churches
Can the next Pope heal the Vatican's rift with Beijing and strengthen ties to China's 10 million Catholics?
A Healthy Fear of China (Viewpoint)
India needs its powerful neighbor to be a challenger, not a partner
NOTEBOOK
A Widening Threat
As the conflict in the embattled south threatens to surge north, Thailand tries a new approach
The Revenue Fields
A scandal erupts over the privatization of Cambodia’s genocide memorial
TIME/CNN Poll
Asia's changing view on piracy
Milestones
Prince Rainer II dies
Verbatim
Quotes of the Week
Appreciation
Letters: Hail Mary, Full of Grace
In response to the cover story on how Protestants are embracing the mother of Jesus, new followers, Catholics and other longtime admirers of Mary wrote of the strength and solace she brings to their lives
ARTS
Dreams Meet Reality
(Movies)
Director Gu Changwei's Peacock explores the anguish—and beauty—of life in small-town China
GLOBAL ADVISOR
Toasting Scotch Whisky
(TIME Global Adviser)
Scotland's Spirit of Speyside festival is a great excuse for a Highland fling
Time Traveler (TIME Global Adviser)
Monumental Change
Long Haul (TIME Global Adviser)
Revamping Cricket's Bible
It's All Relative (TIME Global Adviser)
Europe celebrates the life and genius of physicist Albert Einstein
Your Health (TIME Global Adviser)
Running in Place
Tech Watch (TIME Global Adviser)
Keeping Your PC Clean
Gadget of the Week (TIME Global Adviser)
Out, Out, Damn Spot

Dr. Dre's Headphones: Chronically Good
Facebook: Movement or Business?
X Files Movie: For X-Philes Only
How Sudan Was Brought to Court
A Coming Shortage of Kosher Beef?
Getting Serious About Flood Insurance
Fast-Tracking Law School
Revisiting 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Should Genetic Tests Be Regulated?
Video on Demand