COVER
The New Science of Headaches
After decades of dismissing migraines, science might be able to stop the pain
WORLD
The Making of John Walker Lindh
How did a quiet, bright boy from suburban America end up alongside the Taliban?
ASIA
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 zoneand 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
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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
BRIEFING
Thai Tennis Ace Raises a Racket (Notebook)
Paradorn Srichaphan is now the highest-ranked Asian player in the world
At the End of Their Ropes (Notebook)
Burma's military junta hands down death sentences for ex-dictator Ne Win's family
Is This Feud Really Necessary? (Notebook)
A spat between old friends
Milestones (Notebook)
For the Week of October 7, 2002
Starting Time (Notebook)
For the Week of October 7, 2002
TRAVEL
Uncovering the Secret of Pai
To Chill Out, Make the Trek to the 'Ubud of Thailand'
Hot Spots
All About Coffeeone of the coolest cafs in Thailand