The Real Running Mates
Political spouses have traditionally wielded their influence in private. But in this race, all the rules will have to be rewritten


A Sudden Sayonara for Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe wanted Japan to stand tall on the international stage, but his agenda never clicked with a public more concerned about the economy

Pakistan's Drama Continues
Nawaz Sharif's brief return before being sent back into exile could trigger a crisis for President Pervez Musharraf — and change the course of the nation

Fiji's Unseen Underclass
A book and exhibition document the labor and longings of Fiji's landless Indian sugar-cane workers


High-Tech P.E.
Kids who try to duck kickball or soccer can still break a sweat when interactive video games join gym class


The Reel Russia
Hollywood studios and Russian tycoons are teaming up to make films in Moscow. Is it worth the trouble?


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