COVER
In the Wake of Tragedy (Cover Story)
On the morning of Dec. 26, an earthquake off Sumatra was followedby a massive tsunami. Asia's suffering touched the world
Without Warning (Cover Story)
Could an oceanic detection system have saved lives?
How Science Can Save Lives (Viewpoint)
We know plenty about earthquakes, but we don't always apply the knowledge
Tallying the Damage (Cover Story)
Asia's engine room wasn't swamped, but the waves wiped out countless jobs and rebuilding may take years
How to Help (Cover Story)
TIME lists some organizations who are contributing to relief efforts, and how to contact them
A Bloody Day in Paradise (Cover Story)
A Letter to our readers
GLOBAL ADVISER
Grapevine (TIME Global Adviser)
Don't Want to Burst Your Bubble, But ...
Curtain Raiser (TIME Global Adviser)
A grand encore for Milan's la Scala
Virtual Schools for Jocks (TIME Global Adviser)
More high school athletes are taking online classes. Does electronic ed work?
Cutting-Edge Cool (TIME Global Adviser)
A guide to some of our favorite ice-skating rinks on the planet
At the Airport (TIME Global Adviser)
Lufthansa's lavish new launchpad
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
In Search of Buddha
Is spiritual enlightenment a luxury that only the rich can afford? Pankaj Mishra seeks an answer
BRIEFING
Hope in the Ruins? (Notebook)
Cooperation on relief efforts offers Sri Lanka's warring parties a chance to return to the negotiating table
I Changed My Mind (Notebook)
Despite promises to step down as military chief, Pakistan's President Musharraf decides to stay in fatigues
Every Family has Its Spats (Notebook)
Further controversy caps a difficult year for Japan's royals
Milestones (Notebook)
Events of the Week
Verbatim (Notebook)
Quotes of the Week
Letters (Notebook)
The Most Amazing Inventions of 2004