Nicolas Sarkozy: A Grand Entrance
The new French President is off to a dazzling start. But will he prove a great reformer or merely a gifted showman? TIME asks five experts what's next for Nicolas Sarkozy


Ethiopia: Horn of Dilemma
Ethiopia's economy is on the rebound, but its longtime Prime Minister faces increasing tensions with enemies at home and abroad

Interview: Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
TIME talks to Meles Zenawi about the U.S., terrorism and his own political future


Pedro Almodóvar: Mixed Company (Theater)
The colorful characters of Pedro Almodóvar seek solace together — this time on stage


The People's Princess (Inbox)
Enough Is Enough; Reviving Tradition; Rove's Curtain Call

Paris: Marking the End of a Rotten Summer
While Labor Day traditionally signifies the end of summer in the U.S., many in France are complaining that they didn't even get to experience the season in the first place


Space Odyssey (Check In)
The massive Luna2 radically updates the Bali villa experience

Pool Party (After Dark)
In a town short on billiards halls, Racks has Hong Kong's A-list cueing up

Fish 'n' Chips (Diversions)
The denizens of Singapore's Underwater World have gone digital

Breaking with Tradition (On Show)
Taiwan's National Palace Museum plays down its Chinese connections