A Woman's Work is Never Done (Special Report)
Despite the battering the Windsors took in the '90s, the British monarchy is as strong as ever. As Queen Elizabeth nears 80, TIME takes an exclusive look at how her surprising personality helps the British Crown retain its relevance


Getting Rich, But Not Rowdy (Viewpoint)
Why China's rise could be more peaceful than those of other powers

The Long Walk Home
Six months after the devastating earthquake in Kashmir, thousands are still living on the edge. An intimate look at their extraordinary fight to survive


Kids in Tow (Time Traveler)
Family travel guides make trip planning child's play

Go West (Diversions)
Spring is the season for a wildlife experience in Wyoming

Braving The Burbs (Amuse Bouche)
You won't find Singapore's hippest new restaurants in the city center

Capital Hill (Next Time You're In ... Tokyo)
Minoru Mori's new Omotosando Hills is an ode to big-city consumerism

Thailand after Thaksin (Cover Story)
Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra steps down and defuses a political crisis. But the country's future remains uncertain

It's the System, Stupid (Viewpoint)
Southeast Asia needs to build up institutions, not individuals

The Ones To Watch (Cover Story)
Thailand's political future remains uncertain. Here are some figures who may shape it


Pumped about stocks
Robust economic growth and strong corporate earnings have propelled global markets to new heights. But the bull may be ready for a rest


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