Guess Who Came to Dinner? (Profile)
A visit from George Clooney, home handyman and the last true movie star


A Matter Of Faith
Pakistan's election was a fight for democracy and a referendum on a dictator. But the true battle is over the nation's Islamic soul

Postcard: Tokyo
In "Grannies' Harajuku," the escalators run slowly, shoes are comfortable and the underwear on offer is long — and usually red. Why Sugamo's shopkeepers are fashion forward


A Moment of Hope
Pakistan has many problems, but the Feb. 18 election gives the nation a reason to celebrate


Warning Shot
The attack on East Timor's President is a symptom of a deeper malaise afflicting the young nation

War Paint (Art)
Yogyakarta's Taring Padi collective uses its art to fight for social justice for the downtrodden of Indonesia

The Great Mall (Books)
Hypermarkets, fake goods and cheap labor have all had a long history in China


Machine Age (On Show)
It's all automatic at the biggest kinetic art show since the 1960s

Little Luxuries (Check In)
At the Valsabbion hotel in Croatia, small is beautiful

The Beautiful South (TIME Traveler)
On Brazil's Emerald Coast, peace and quiet has a European accent


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