COVER

Race Against Time (Cover Story)

As global charity surges, aid workers hit the ground in Asia. An inside look at the rush to beat disease, hunger and the destruction of the tsunami

Naming the Dead (Cover Story)

With hopes of finding survivors fading, relatives and scientists turn to the grim task of identifying victims

Ethnic Division (Cover Story)

Disaster brings an uneasy peace to Sri Lanka

BRIEFING

Burma's Lucky Escape (Notebook)

Despite aid groups' suspicions, Thailand's neighbor seems to have avoided major devastation

Food for the Brain (Notebook)

Can an ingredient in Indian curry help prevent Alzheimer's?

Milestones (Notebook)

World Bank Head Steps Down

Verbatim (Notebook)

Quotes of the Week

Letters (Notebook)

Scandal at the U.N.

GLOBAL ADVISER

Cold Comfort (TIME Global Adviser)

Looking for a bolt hole? There's no business like snow business for offbeat accomodation

Amuse Bouche (TIME Global Adviser)

Japan's French Connection

Fast-Track Relaxation (TIME Global Adviser)

Two U.S. spas offer accessible pampering for the busy road warrior

Tech Watch (TIME Global Adviser)

Will Podcasting Kill the Radio Star?