COVER

What's Next? (Cover / What's Next?)

From digital video that's changing the way movies are made to high-tech pharmaceuticals that offer new treatments for cancer, TIME takes a look at the technology and trends that are transforming our lives

EUROPE

Justice Denied

The death of Slobodan Milosevic brings a sort of closure to a dark period in European history, but leaves the Balkans unsettled and the role of international criminal courts uncertain

ESSAY

MOVIES

Gunpowder Plot (Arts / Movies)

In the Wachowskis' bizarre V for Vendetta, the hero — yes, hero — wants to blow up London

MUSIC

Light Touch (Arts / Music)

Corinne Bailey Rae's debut album glows with soulful sunshine

BRIEFING

Embryonic Debate (Notebook)

A British woman is barred by her former partner from using their frozen embryos, but that doesn't harmonize IVF rights across Europe

GLOBAL ADVISER

The Cook of Tao (Amuse-bouche)

Asian and Carribean cuisine meet at Vito Chan's St. Lucia restaurant, Tao

Spa Trek (Time Traveler)

Far-flung Kyrgyzstan is the setting for cut-price spa holidays