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Edition: South Pacific
Edition: South Pacific
No. 17
COVER
The New Shepherd
(Cover Story)
It's hard to follow a superstar; will the new Pope with the fierce reputation be able to take up where John Paul II left off?
ASIA
Standing Their Ground
Japan's row with China is cooling. But as a new generation of hawkish politicians steer Japan to the right, more diplomatic flare-ups are possible

Tom Friedman
August 30 - September 5, 2008
Video: The Three-Minute Convention
(Sort of) Celebrating Jacko's 50th Birthday
The Web's Word: Obama Is Not the Antichrist
Updating Beverly Hills, 90210
The Sour State of Florida Citrus
Joel Stein Karaoke Speechmaker
Drug May Lower Cerebral Palsy Risk
Nerd vs. Tiger: Guess Who Wins?