COVER
How to Prepare for a Pandemic (Science)
The H1N1 virus may be fizzling out for now, but new diseases will always threaten us — unless we strengthen our global warning system
ASIA
The Maldives' Struggle to Stay Afloat
It's famous for its sun, surf and high-end resorts, but there's a hidden dark side to the Indian Ocean nation. Now a young new leader wants to bring it into the light
Dying for Space
In cramped Hong Kong, bereaved families cannot find room for even the ashes of their dead
GLOBAL BUSINESS
China: Where GM Is Going Gangbusters (Manufacturing)
While the Detroit giant tries to stave off bankruptcy in the U.S., its China operations are setting sales records
Commodities Conundrum (Global Investing)
Prices for raw materials are rising despite the recession — and big jumps may be in store
LETTERS
Inbox
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Aw-Inspiring (Books)
Tragedy amid turbulence
Up Against the Wall (Movies)
A chronicle of colonial despair in French Indochina
COMMENTARY
Withdrawal Symptoms
The exit of a high-profile presidential candidate exposes the weakness of Afghanistan’s democracy
GLOBAL ADVISER
A Night at the Opera (Next Time You're in ... London)
Not an opera fan? The ENO will change that
Kenya's Blackboard Jungle (TIME Traveler)
Kenya's young Masai are being schooled in the ways of conservation
A Break From Bangkok (Diversions)
For the perfect respite from Bangkok's hustle and bustle, head to Agalico
Home Sweet Machiya (Check In)
Steep yourself in Kyoto's culture with a stay in a machiya