COVER
Inside the Fight Against a Flu Pandemic (Health / The Pandemic Flu)
More than 2 billion people worldwide could get it. Hundreds of schools may shut down. And 160 million Americans will need to be vaccinated--twice
ASIA
The Afghan Age Divide (Afghanistan)
A rising generation wants a bigger voice in shaping its nation — starting with the Aug. 20 election
Why Asia's Gays Are Starting to Win Acceptance
Thanks to more enlightened judges and government policies, being gay in Asia no longer means hiding in the closet. But greater tolerance has not ended years of prejudice and discrimination
ESSAY
Burma: Justice for All
As Burma's junta locks up its greatest threat, calls grow to take the brutal regime to trial
PEOPLE
Steven Chu, A Political Scientist (Profile)
Steven Chu, the Nobel-winning Secretary of Energy, says people caused global warming. He also says people, with science's help, can solve it
GLOBAL ADVISER
Hump Day (TIME Traveler)
Forget those rugged 4x4s. A camel safari's just the thing
Room at the Inn (Check In)
Capella Singapore features every high-tech gizmo that the urbane traveler could require
The X Factor (Next Time You're in ... Manila)
Manila's old footwear expo gets a makeover
Hitting a Wall (On Show)
Graffiti's entrée into the world of mainstream culture is no longer in doubt