COVER

Burma Takes on the Generals

In Rangoon, a military regime begins a brutal crackdown on tens of thousands who have for weeks been peacefully demonstrating against the junta's oppressive rule. When will the violence end?

GLOBAL BUSINESS

Selling Steak to China

To satisfy China's hankering for steak, American cowboys are teaching Inner Mongolians a new way to raise cattle

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

GLOBAL ADVISER

Saharan Staple (The Best Ever ... Couscous)

Take your tastebuds on a magic carpet ride at Paris' Wally le Saharien

A Baltic Bounty (TIME Traveler)

Plenty for everybody at Riga's food market

The Art of Owning Art (Do-It-Yourself)

The more you know, the easier it is to keep your balance in the shifting art market

BRIEFING