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The Trouble with Thailand
Bombings in Bangkok cap an unhappy year for the Land of Smiles, which has been roiled by a coup, economic-policy miscues and an ongoing Muslim insurgency

Indonesia's Perilous Skies
As rescuers continue the search for a downed Indonesian airliner, some say the country's aviation industry has grown too far, too fast

Can the Afghans Defend Themselves?
As in Iraq, an exit strategy for foreign troops depends on building up the Afghan army. But recruiting new soldiers is growing more difficult



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Lost Lives
Look at those suffering in silence

Brain Damage
Mental illness is a major health threat across Asia

Out of Sight, Out of Mind
A look at some key indicators, and how Asia measures up against the West

Hidden Away
Stigmatized, abandoned, often locked up, Asia's mentally ill are left to inhabit a living hell
It's in Your Mind
An estimated 450 million people worldwide—200 million in Asia alone—suffer from a mental or behavioral illness. The major disorders include:

Overcoming Dyslexia
Now researchers know what's wrong—and how to help
[9/8/2003]
Understanding Anxiety
What scientists have learned about how your brain is wired for fear
[7/8/2002]
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