Why Pakistan Matters
Benazir Bhutto's assassination has plunged the Muslim nuclear power into chaos. Now the Bush Administration must help undo decades of flawed U.S. policy to save Pakistan


Beijingers Spend a Night at the Opera (Postcard: Beijing)
A stunning new arts center in China's capital tries to change the image of Western classical music as an upper-class novelty


The Loonie Takes Off in Canada (Currency)
The newly mighty dollar marks a structural shift in Canada's economy


Pakistan's National Tragedy
Pakistan was born of hope, but the country seems destined for a life of despair

Asia's Auctioneers Hammer Away (Fine Art)
Upstart Asian auction houses are vying for a slice of the region's booming art market

The Daily Show, Indonesia-Style (Television)
An Indonesian TV-news parody takes on some of the country's biggest political personalities


Being Constructive (Diversions)
A new park aims to foster better building in China

One Night in New Delhi (TIME Traveler)
Heading out in the Indian capital? Three experts offer their tips

Cutting It (Next Time You're in ... Hong Kong)
Hong Kong's Mandarin Barber offers the traditional shave and a haircut for substantially more than two bits

Coming Alive (Check In)
Jordan's Dead Sea is anything but, buoyed by a new wave of swanky resorts and hotels


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