Rush Hour Terror (Cover Story)
After a strike in the heart of London, suspicion again falls on Islamic radicals. Inside the hunt for the bombers

3 Lessons from London (Cover Story)
As investigators unravel the plot, here's what the attacks reveal about how al-Qaeda operates today—and why the bombings may be a sign of things to come

Facing Facts in America (Cover Story)
There can't be police on every train forever—but there's still plenty that U.S. cities can do


10 Questions
The WHO's Dr. Shigeru Omi talks to TIME about bird flu

A Deepening Divide
Japan likes to think of itself as one giant middle class. But wrenching economic and social shifts are splitting the nation into ranks of haves and have-nots

The Perils of Pedestals (Essay)
Filipinos must learn to place their faith in institutions, not individuals


A Helping Hand for Cupid (TIME Global Adviser)
Mexico's Las Ventanas al Paraiso goes to great lengths to make your stay as romantic as possible

Green and Pleasant Lands (TIME Global Adviser)
A guide to vacationing with a clearer eco-conscience

All Very Moving (TIME Global Adviser)
Eduard Bersudsky's kinetic art packs an emotional punch in Glasgow

Whatever Suits (TIME Global Adviser)
Hit Zurich's bluetrail for exercise that gets down to business

Desert Rose (TIME Global Adviser)
A tourism-friendly drive to boost Aboriginal culture is flowering in the Australian Outback

Uncharted Waters
When CNOOC's CEO set his sights on Unocal, he had no idea of the storm he'd cause in D.C. and his boardroom

Interview With Fu Chengyu
"This Is a Good Deal"


Heaps of History (Heritage)
India is the world's greatest heritage site—a wonder of ancient temples, royal tombs and colonial mansions. But many of them are at risk

The Wrecking Ball Culture (Viewpoint)
Much of what made New Delhi special is disappearing


Can She Hold On?
Calls grow for Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign from the Philippines' presidency

Stepping Back from Extremism
The response to last week's attack at Ayodhya show the declining influence of India's Hindu radicals

Milestones

Verbatim

Letters
Inside the Wire at Gitmo