In the Wake of Tragedy (Cover | Tsunami)
The world watched in disbelief as the enormity of Asia's catastrophe became clear. TIME looks at how it happened, whether the carnage could have been avoided, and the unprecedented global relief effort struggling to bury the dead and comfort the living

Lost In The Waves (Cover | Tsunami)
Europe mourned its many citizens lost in the tragedy — and dug deep to aid victims


Who Is This Viktor?
Viktor Yushchenko has finally won the bitter battle to become Ukraine's President — but greater challenges lie ahead. A close look at this complex man and the hard road he now must walk


Libya's New Face (Business | Libya)
Seif Gaddafi is drawing investors to Libya


Reason To Be Cheerful (Notebook | Sudan)
Will giving rebels a share of power bring peace to Sudan?

The Men Who Would Be Spooks (Notebook | France)
Hostage "negotiators" find themselves in the spotlight

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Don't Want To Burst Your Bubble, But ... (Global Adviser | Grapevine)
A new book offers some great champagne trivia to make the party go with a swig

Dog Days Of Winter (Global Adviser | At Your Own Risk)
Four legs good when it comes to an active experience in the snow

Lavish Launchpad (Global Adviser | At The Airport)
For first class passengers at one European airport now simply arriving is the only way to fly

Cutting-Edge Cool (Global Adviser | Day Tripper)
A guide to some of our favorite ice-skating rinks on the planet

Virtual Schools for Jocks (Global Adviser | Tech Watch)
More high school athletes are taking online classes. Does electronic ed work?