How to Win the War on Global Warming (Environment)
So far the U.S. has largely sat out the war against climate change—but that can change. We have a plan for making America the global leader on global warming

The Japanese Way (Environment)
In an island nation with few natural resources, conservation is a cultural imperative


In China's Wild West
While international attention is focused on Tibet, ethnic discord has also been festering in Muslim Xinjiang


Red Dawn (The Moment)
Winners at the polls, Nepal's Maoists are ready to launch a new republic

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Are the Olympics an Economic Indicator? (Global Investing)
Can the Olympics give a steroidal boost to host-country stocks? We checked the record. Don't bet on it


Migratory Patterns (Books)
Emigré tales of cultural collision are beginning to sound formulaic in a globalized world


Desert Solitude in Libya (Day Tripper)
A reviving Libyan oasis town has a timeless allure

Less Is More at the Food Barn (Amuse-Bouche)
Franck Dangereux's Food Barn may offer the best value fine dining in Africa

Improbable Gardens (Diversions)
A new book looks at the point where conceptual art meets landscape gardening

Take Me to the Movies (TIME Traveler)
For the best new films, hit the festivals