COVER
The Making of a Terrorist (World)
How the lone surviving gunman of the Mumbai massacre made the long journey from a Pakistani village to a bloodstained railroad station
UNITED STATES
The Health Care Crisis Hits Home
When my brother got sick and his insurers refused to pay, he needed help. After a dizzying, infuriating trip through the system, here's how we found it
BUSINESS
Buying Binge
As commodities prices crash, China is snapping up stakes in mining and oil companies to lock in vital resources
ESSAY
The People's Game
The attack on Sri Lanka's cricketers may galvanize Pakistanis to act against terrorism
BRIEFING
The Moment
3|4|09: Sudan
LETTERS
Inbox
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Dark Vision (Global Investing)
Economist Nouriel Roubini saw the crisis coming. Now he expects a "near depression" unless leaders take stronger action
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hero Worship (Movies)
Can a devoted director create a Watchmen for the masses?
GLOBAL ADVISER
Up Close and Personal with Hawaii's Volcanoes (TIME traveler)
The big islands volcanic geology offers an intimate look at nature's fury
Elephant Polo in Thailand (Curtain Raiser)
What do some elephants in Thailand do once they are done hauling timber? They play polo
Escape to Desert Hot Springs (Check In)
The small hotel Hope Springs offers a cloistered getaway from Los Angeles in the heat of the desert
A Taste of the World in Manila (Amuse-Bouche)
Head to the capital city's Saturday morning Salcedo Market for international flavors
Take A Piece of Indonesia With You (Diversions)
Find authentic souvenirs from around the nation in Jakarta's Alun Alun