COVER
The Power of Birth Order
Parents insist that how kids turn out depends on when they were born. More and more, science agrees
AUSTRALIAN ELECTION
A Feel for His Audience (Australian Campaign Diary)
In one of the nation's oldest Liberal seats, a Labor warhorse adds his clout to the tilt against high flier Malcolm Turnbull
ASIA
Crisis Again for the Philippines' Arroyo
Beset by fresh scandals, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is once again fighting for her political life
AFRICA
Tunisia: The Price of Prosperity
Twenty years after its President seized power in a coup, Tunisia has achieved striking economic success. Yet its growth has come at a cost: democracy
SOCIETY
Asia's Growing Gambling Addiction
Thanks to a multibillion-dollar boom in casino construction, Asia may soon have a serious gambling problem
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Finding a Way Out of the Hedge Fund Maze
The failure of several high-profile hedge funds raises fresh questions about the transparency of a $1.8 trillion industry