The Right (And Wrong) Way to Treat Pain
Chronic pain can shatter a life. But there are new answers—and not all of them are pills


Walking the Tightrope
Kim Jong Il's nuclear brinkmanship has China, South Korea and the U.S. at odds over how best to bring him back to the bargaining table

Dictatorial Dynasty
The Hair is Apparent, the Heir Isn't

Big Mac, With Interest On the Side
Borrowing rates are heading up. It will be fascinating to see who gets the blame


Crossed Wires
As nimbler players pick off NTT's customers, Japan's telecom giant discovers it may be too big for its own good