Between Two Worlds (Cover Story)
Born in the U.S.A. to Asian Parents, a Generation of Immigrants' Kids Forges a New Identity

The China Syndrome (Cover Story)
Seeking Roots—and Fortunes


Long Walk to Freedom
The inside story of how North Korean refugees, aided by Christian activists, are escaping from the poverty and tyranny of their homeland

Battle of Wills
Facing growing street protests, the King announces a political compromise. Is it enough?


Curtain Raiser (TIME Global Adviser)
Under the Skin

Amuse Bouche (TIME Global Adviser)
Heads and Tails

Pleasure Factory (TIME Global Adviser)
A onetime industrial slum has morphed into Zurich's hippest hangout

Clean Living (TIME Global Adviser)
Show Me the Green Stuff

Waking Up the North
The economy of once sclerotic Hanoi is finally catching up with the country's booming south


Renewed Faith
After decades of persecuting believers, the Middle Kingdom gets religion


China's Grim Harvest
As Beijing strengthens laws against trafficking in human organs, British doctors say abuses continue

Checkbook Apologies
Saying sorry with cash has become a common strategy for corporate Korea

Milestones
Events of the week

Letters
Earth at the Tipping Point