COVER
The Right (And Wrong) Way to Treat Pain
Chronic pain can shatter a life. But there are new answersand not all of them are pills
ASIA
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
AUSTRALIA OBSERVED
Big Mac, With Interest On the Side
Borrowing rates are heading up. It will be fascinating to see who gets the blame
BUSINESS
Crossed Wires
As nimbler players pick off NTT's customers, Japan's telecom giant discovers it may be too big for its own good