COVER
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? (Cover Story)
As Easter arrives and millions still flock to see The Passion, the reasons behind his sacrifice are debated anew
ASIA
State Of Disgrace
Bangladesh is reeling from violence, corruption and political turmoil. Inside Asia's most dysfunctional country
Who's in Charge Of Hong Kong?
To the dismay of democracy advocates, China is tightening its control over the territory
GLOBAL ADVISER
Prague: Duck! It's A Doughnut! (TIME Global Adviser | Next Time You're In...)
Grab some pastry to go at the zany, literary Caf Imperial
Let's Hear It for Carbohydrates! (TIME Global Adviser | Amuse BoucheAmuse Bouche)
From the E.U.'s newest members, a taste of some traditional cooking
Art on the Danube (TIME Global Adviser | Dossier)
How a Van Gogh devotee opened Central Europe's most exciting new gallery
Subterranean Spectacular (TIME Global Adviser | Traveler)
Slovenia's Postojna caves are a natural wonder
Poland's Racy, Lacy Secret (TIME Global Adviser | Style Watch)
Faced with obsolescence, Poland's master craftswomen find their future in a saucy new direction
BUSINESS
Here Comes The Sun
After years of gloom, Japan's economy is finally blossoming. And this time the recovery seems for real
Monetary Policy
To the Rescue: Superbanker!
BRIEFING
Democracy In Action (Notebook | Indonesia)
Voters gear up for the biggest single-day election in history
Mother Courage (Notebook | China)
Parents and widows of Tiananmen victims speak out against the Chinese governmentbut not without risk
Longing To Litigate (Notebook | Japan)
Faced with a dearth of lawyers, Japan opens the floodgates with 68 new law schools
Playing Bad Guy (Notebook)
Action star Jackie Chan's comments on Taiwan's elections provoke ire on the island
Milestones (Notebook)
Remembering Alistair Cooke
Verbatim (Notebook)
Quotes of the Week
Letters (Notebook)
Looking for a Way Out