Hillary's Moment: Clinton Faces the World
She is the star of the Obama Cabinet and an international celebrity — and after nine months of staying out of the limelight, Hillary Clinton has arrived on the global stage. An intimate portrait of the diplomat and her world

Behind the Scenes with Hillary Clinton (Photos)
TIME photographer Callie Shell travels with the Secretary of State on her diplomatic mission to Russia


Hip Berlin: Europe's Capital of Cool
Artists, designers and writers are transforming the German capital — again


China's Africa Gambit
Beijing is looking beyond the continent's natural resources — to reaching its potential consumers

Bonding Experience (Trade)
The recession is rekindling Asian dreams of an E.U.-style trade bloc. Will the U.S. join?


Opening Up (Diversions)
Cell phones, fast food and microbrew. Could it be that things are changing in North Korea?

Current Affair (Next time you're in ... Laos)
A best-kept Mekong secret is out

Rock Star (Check In)
L'Hotel in Pietra is an airy boutique property where the rooms feel like private archaeological museums

Going Strait (TIME Traveler)
Malacca is a no-brainer overnight excursion for those visiting Kuala Lumpur or Singapore


Food for Thought (Inbox)
A Woman of Many Colors; Miss Understanding?