The Clean Energy Scam (Environment)
Hyped as an eco-friendly fuel, ethanol increases global warming, destroys forests and inflates food prices. So why are we subsidizing it?


Born Again (Indonesia)
Three years after a tsunami destroyed cities and killed untold thousands, the people of Indonesia's Aceh province are rebuilding broken lives


The Glitter Factory (Mining)
As precious-metal prices soar, China is overtaking South Africa as the world's largest gold producer


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Pack Man (Authors)
Will Jiang Rong's Chinese smash Wolf Totem manage to find an international audience?


One Night in Accra (TIME Traveler)
Locals tell you how to stay cool in Ghana's equatorial capital

Come to Your Senses (Check In)
Get away from Phuket's throngs in the manicured jungle of Six Senses on Yao Noi

Rare Earth (Grapevine)
Grab a hard-to-find bottle from Colares in Portugal while you still can

Hit the Streets (Diversions)
Get your walking shoes on. Here's our pick of four of Asia's most colorful street markets


Taiwan's New Promise
The decisive presidential victory of Ma Ying-jeou has brought back to the island the audacity of hope