COVER

Center of The Storm (Asia)

A killer cyclone causes a human catastrophe in Burma — and exposes how its oppressive rulers have failed the nation

UNITED STATES

Obama: The Game Changer (In The Arena)

Barack Obama has refused to play by the old political rules. He's about to be rewarded for it

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Art of Survival (Profile)

Htein Lin's paintings helped him endure imprisonment by a brutal regime

Of Things Past (Poetry)

Li-Young Lee's latest collection transcends, at least in parts, his family's tumultuous history

BRIEFING

Hope Amid Despair (The Moment)

Disasters can be catalysts for change. Will that happen in Burma?

LETTERS

LIFE

Winter Bloom (Society)

Japan's single seniors are marrying like never before, with a little help from modern technology

GLOBAL ADVISER

Best in Glass Decanters (Grapevine)

Riedel has designed a new set of lead-crystal decanters inspired by the bird life of Murano

Some Like It Hot (The Best Ever ... Chili Crab)

Chili crab, Singapore's unofficial national dish, is not meant to be consumed politely - covered in a gloopy sauce, the crab is usually served whole and eaten with your hands

Birdhouses: The Tweet Life (Design Watch)

Spare a thought for our feathered friends. Common or garden birds are declining in numbers, especially in cities. Here are four birdhouses that let you say "the flock stops here" in high-flying style