Burma Punks: The Colorful Youth of Rangoon
Monday, Apr. 15, 2013Punk is alive and well on the once isolated land
The Chavistas Hang On to Venezuela's Presidency
Monday, Apr. 15, 2013The final count was closer than most people expected but Chavez's anointed successor takes the election.
North Korea Propaganda
Friday, Apr. 12, 2013No nation does propaganda like the Hermit Kingdom. On a daily basis, North Korea's leadership and official news agency trade in jargon and slogans that few elsewhere in the world would ever echo.
Crazy and Colorful Coachella
Sunday, Apr. 14, 2013Every April, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival takes over the town of Indio, California, for three days of performances on several stages. Fans from around the world come to see their favorite artists - and to party.
On Patrol Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Thursday, Apr. 11, 2013TIME looks at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at work along the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego in California.
Mega Snow: James Whitlow Delano's Buried Japan
Tuesday, Apr. 09, 2013Japan's Aomori Prefecture might be at the same latitude as New York, but its climate can seem a lot more harsh. Nestled at the northernmost part of the country's Honshu Island, the average yearly snowfall there is around 34 ft.
North Dakota, a Portrait of an Oil Boom
Tuesday, Apr. 09, 2013North Dakota's oil boom has been called everything from the region's equivalent of a gold rush, to its version of Silicon Valley.
Egyptian Copts Mourn and Riot in Cairo
Monday, Apr. 08, 2013The grim specter of sectarian violence hovers once more over Egypt after a weekend of deadly riots involving Egyptian Copts in Cairo.
Through Don Draper's Eyes: A Tour of the Time-Life Building of the Sixties
Friday, Apr. 05, 2013In anticipation of the Mad Men season 6 premiere on AMC this Sunday night, TIME brings to you a rare insider's tour of the Time-Life Building in the 1960s—the setting of everyone's favorite mid-century ad agency
75 Years of the NCAA Final Four
Friday, Apr. 05, 2013A look back at the great players, and games, that have made the Final Four one of the most popular events in all of sports
Window on Infinity: Pictures from Space
Thursday, Apr. 04, 2013Stunning images of the sun, Earth and far-away locales in our roundup of cosmic views from March 2013.
The Women Warriors of the Free Syrian Army
Wednesday, Apr. 03, 2013Emerging from the shadows of their secret command outpost in the war-torn city of Aleppo, these members of an all-female fighting unit posed for portraits. Their testimony speaks of the wrenching violence of the now two-year-long Syrian uprising
Bye, Bye Birdie Turns 50
Thursday, Apr. 04, 2013George Sidney's high-kicking movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie was released 50 years ago.
How to Make Charcoal in Gaza
Tuesday, Apr. 02, 2013After years of border blockades and commodity shortages, Gazans have become expert at recycling and making new out of old, in this instance, turning scrap wood into charcoal for barbecue grills and water pipes in local restaurants and coffee houses.
The Big Dance: NCAA Basketball Players Do Ballet
Thursday, Mar. 28, 2013It's called "The Big Dance," for a reason, though this might not be exactly what the NCAA had in mind. Basketball and ballet are more similar than one may think.
War in Mali: France and African Allies Take on Islamist Militants
Friday, Feb. 22, 2013In March 2012, separatist rebels and Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda exploited the political chaos following a coup in Mali and overran half of the northwest African country. A French-led intervention is now striking back at the rebel militias.
Holi Celebrated Throughout India
Monday, Mar. 25, 2013A colorful and energetic festival, Holi is celebrated by Hindus throughout India, and traditionally heralds the beginning of spring. While the national holiday occurs on March 27, there are regional versions that take place in the weeks beforehand.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrate Passover
Monday, Mar. 25, 2013Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel have been preparing for the holiday of Passover which starts March 25 and lasts until April 2
In Burma Religious Riots Flare Up Again
Friday, Mar. 22, 2013The central Burmese town of Meikhtila declared a curfew for a second night on March 21 after clashes killed 10 people, including a Buddhist monk, and injured at least 20, authorities said.
President Obama's First Official Trip to Israel
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2013Barack Obama makes a historic first trip to Israel as president and he is expected to discuss Iran's nuclear program and the ongoing civil war in Syria
The Papacy Renewed: The Installation of Pope Francis
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013Crowds and dignitaries gathered in St. Peter's Square for the formal inauguration of Pope Francis at the Vatican on March 19, 2013
Latin America Celebrates Pope Francis
Thursday, Mar. 14, 2013Latin Americans reacted with joy on Wednesday at news that the Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope. Bergoglio, who chose the name Pope Francis, is the first pope ever from the Americas.
Pope and Circumstance: the Road to the Papacy
Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2013Scenes from St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.
Mars on Earth: A Look at The Mars Desert Research Station in Utah
Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2013At the Mars Desert Research Station outside Hanksville, Utah, a group of scientists are taking advantage of Mars-like terrain to investigate the possibility of human exploration of the red planet.
In Pakistan, Christians Come Under Attack Again
Monday, Mar. 11, 2013A Christian community in the Pakistani city of Lahore came under attack by an angry Muslim mob over the weekend, following an alleged blasphemy incident.