COVER

The New Science of Dyslexia (Cover Story | Dyslexia)

Why some children struggle so much with reading used to be a mystery. Now researchers know what's wrong—and what to do about it

Minds at Risk (Cover Story | Dyslexia)

Dyslexia is less common in Asia than the U.S., but it's still a big and largely unnoticed problem

What You Can Do (Cover Story | Dyslexia)

If you suspect your child might be dyslexic, it's never too early to help

ASIA

Bloody Monday

As Bombay suffers the latest in a string of deadly bomb blasts, suspicions focus on domestic Muslim terrorists enraged by Hindu nationalism

Odd Man Out

The six-way talks hosted by China delivered more bluster than progressa reminder of how tough it will be to coax Kim Jong Il into dropping his nuclear ambitions

BRIEFING

Mystery Moves (Notebook | Burma)

A reshuffle in the junta gives Burma-watchers hope, but the outcome is still unclear

Milestones (Notebook)

Paedophile priest killed; Tennis greats retire

Verbatim (Notebook)

Quotes of the Week

Letters (Notebook)

What's Right with Japan

BUSINESS

Striking To Death?

South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun may be giving militant unionists just enough rope to hang themselvesand the economy

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Soap Dish (Television)

TV writer Eriko Kitagawa churns out award-winning drama by tapping a unique source: herself

Fear of Flying (Books)

An Afghan tale written in exile, The Kite Runner explores friendship, guilt and redemption

Dance of Life (Books)

The surprisingly uplifting tale of a Wanchai bar girl

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