The New Science of Headaches
After decades of dismissing migraines, science might be able to stop the pain


The Making of John Walker Lindh
How did a quiet, bright boy from suburban America end up alongside the Taliban?


Tight Bind
Two deadly extremist attacks in India and Pakistan focus attention on the enemies within

Targeting Polls
Kashmiris are wielding the ballot box to tackle the violence erupting in their land

Exerting Moral Force (Viewpoint)
Dialogue is the best way for India to combat the hostility in Kashmir

The Hermit Kingdom's Bizarre SAR
North Korea establishes its own special economic zone—and looks to a foreigner to rule it

Subverting Hong Kong's Autonomy (Viewpoint)
A proposed law shows that Hong Kong has a new colonial master: Beijing

Rumi Rules!
Madonna loves him, and Deepak Chopra swears by him. How a dead Muslim mystic has become one of the world's favorite poets

Much Pain, No Gain
The Good Women of China is an oral history of profound misery


Thai Tennis Ace Raises a Racket
Paradorn Srichaphan is now the highest-ranked Asian player in the world

At the End of Their Ropes
Burma's military junta hands down death sentences for ex-dictator Ne Win's family

Is This Feud Really Necessary?
A spat between old friends

Milestones
For the Week of October 7, 2002

Starting Time
For the Week of October 7, 2002


Uncovering the Secret of Pai
To Chill Out, Make the Trek to the 'Ubud of Thailand'

Hot Spots
All About Coffee—one of the coolest cafés in Thailand