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The article discusses U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. Biden has been one of few U.S. politicians questioning U.S. President Barack Obama's focus on Afghanistan and suggesting more focus be paid to Pakistan due to Al Qaeda having most of its base there. Biden is often thought of as someone who is unable to control their comments but he is often considered loyal and a benefit to Obama.

The article discusses U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. Biden has been one of few U.S. politicians questioning U.S. President Barack Obama's focus on Afghanistan and suggesting more focus be paid to Pakistan due to Al Qaeda having most of its base there. Biden is often thought of as someone who is unable to control their comments but he is often considered loyal and a benefit to Obama.

The article discusses the history of the rising conflict between Islam and the West. It describes jihadist Mohammad Abdille Hassan, also called the Mad Mullah, and his battle victory over British troops commanded by Richard Corfield in Dul Madoba, Somalia in 1913. It notes that in Islamic culture, sagas of past jihads inspire new ones. It notes today's so-called forever war waged by Islamic extremists against the West.

The article discusses the history of the rising conflict between Islam and the West. It describes jihadist Mohammad Abdille Hassan, also called the Mad Mullah, and his battle victory over British troops commanded by Richard Corfield in Dul Madoba, Somalia in 1913. It notes that in Islamic culture, sagas of past jihads inspire new ones. It notes today's so-called forever war waged by Islamic extremists against the West.

The article discusses the personal history of 2008 U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his search for identity, noting his mixed-race background and his ceasing to use his nickname "Barry" during his time at Occidental College. Obama's youth growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia is described. Obama's autobiographical book, "Dreams From My Father," is cited.

The article discusses the personal history of 2008 U.S. Presidential candidate Barack Obama and his search for identity, noting his mixed-race background and his ceasing to use his nickname "Barry" during his time at Occidental College. Obama's youth growing up in Hawaii and Indonesia is described. Obama's autobiographical book, "Dreams From My Father," is cited.

The article focuses on the terrorist organization Al Qaeda. Particular attention is given to the violent acts of the group during the summer of 2007 in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Article topics include the leadership of Al Qaeda's Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden, as well as the affect Zawahiri is having on the organization's identity. The author reports that Zawahiri has provoked a potentially serious ideological split within the group over whether he is growing too powerful.

The article focuses on the terrorist organization Al Qaeda. Particular attention is given to the violent acts of the group during the summer of 2007 in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Article topics include the leadership of Al Qaeda's Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Osama bin Laden, as well as the affect Zawahiri is having on the organization's identity. The author reports that Zawahiri has provoked a potentially serious ideological split within the group over whether he is growing too powerful.

The article discusses the powerful role played by Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr in Iraq. Sadr's Mahdi Army is a killing presence in Baghdad, and Sadr himself is compared to a popular Mafia Don who can wage political or actual war any time he chooses. He embodies what the author says the Americans have long misread: religious sentiment, economic resentment, and sectarian passions.

The article discusses the powerful role played by Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr in Iraq. Sadr's Mahdi Army is a killing presence in Baghdad, and Sadr himself is compared to a popular Mafia Don who can wage political or actual war any time he chooses. He embodies what the author says the Americans have long misread: religious sentiment, economic resentment, and sectarian passions.

This article reports on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his health after suffering a stroke, and how his health impacts the future for Israel and the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gained power once Sharon became incapacitated. Following Sharon's stroke doctors induced a coma, tried to keep the pressure inside Sharon's brain down in hopes of keeping him in a state that would allow his brain to rest. INSET: Sharon's Final Fight?.

This article reports on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his health after suffering a stroke, and how his health impacts the future for Israel and the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert gained power once Sharon became incapacitated. Following Sharon's stroke doctors induced a coma, tried to keep the pressure inside Sharon's brain down in hopes of keeping him in a state that would allow his brain to rest. INSET: Sharon's Final Fight?.

Discusses the future of Osama bin Laden's global terror network, Al Qaeda, since the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Role of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar within the organization; Existence of cells of the Al Qaeda outside Afghanistan; Involvement of Al Qaeda in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Development of Al Qaeda from a small outfit to a global organization; Advantages of the Afghan base for the network.

Discusses the future of Osama bin Laden's global terror network, Al Qaeda, since the fall of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Role of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar within the organization; Existence of cells of the Al Qaeda outside Afghanistan; Involvement of Al Qaeda in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Development of Al Qaeda from a small outfit to a global organization; Advantages of the Afghan base for the network.

Focuses on the war the United States military is waging on Afghanistan. Role of the military in the air and on the ground; Death of Johnny Michael Spann, a U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative, in Afghanistan; Why this is a different kind of war; Discussion of U.S. airpower; Why the Taliban are surprised and confused; Use of the unmanned aircraft, Predator; How the Army is fighting with small infantry teams; Why high-technology warfare raises political questions.

Focuses on the future of Afghanistan, in light of the loss of power of the Taliban regime. Response of Afghans to their increased freedom; Comment that the Afghans are not really free, because the country's political future remains uncertain; Role of other countries, including the United States, in assembling a coalition government to lead Afghanistan; Refusal of the Northern Alliance to share power; Analysis of the U.S.-led bombing campaign and the Taliban's unexpectedly rapid retreat from key cities.

Focuses on the future of Afghanistan, in light of the loss of power of the Taliban regime. Response of Afghans to their increased freedom; Comment that the Afghans are not really free, because the country's political future remains uncertain; Role of other countries, including the United States, in assembling a coalition government to lead Afghanistan; Refusal of the Northern Alliance to share power; Analysis of the U.S.-led bombing campaign and the Taliban's unexpectedly rapid retreat from key cities.

Reports on the conflict in Afghanistan between the Taliban regime and the Northern Alliance. How the United States is helping the Northern Alliance; Ground operations in Afghanistan; Conditions for Northern Alliance soldiers.

Reports on the conflict in Afghanistan between the Taliban regime and the Northern Alliance. How the United States is helping the Northern Alliance; Ground operations in Afghanistan; Conditions for Northern Alliance soldiers.

Examines the tactics of Osama bin Laden to manipulate Muslims and their feelings of alienation and anger. Popularity of bin Laden and his ability to create a sense of mystery about himself; Idea that the United States government wants to lower bin Laden's profile by talking about him less and reducing his media exposure; Questions concerning his Al Qaeda network and its ability to recruit suicide terrorists.

Examines the tactics of Osama bin Laden to manipulate Muslims and their feelings of alienation and anger. Popularity of bin Laden and his ability to create a sense of mystery about himself; Idea that the United States government wants to lower bin Laden's profile by talking about him less and reducing his media exposure; Questions concerning his Al Qaeda network and its ability to recruit suicide terrorists.

Discusses the outlook for nation-building in Afghanistan by the United States, in the war of the U.S. against terrorism. Outlook for the Taliban Movement in Afghanistan; Questions concerning the cooperation of Afghan citizens in the war against the Taliban; Outlook for the role of U.S. President George W. Bush in the nation-building.

Discusses the outlook for nation-building in Afghanistan by the United States, in the war of the U.S. against terrorism. Outlook for the Taliban Movement in Afghanistan; Questions concerning the cooperation of Afghan citizens in the war against the Taliban; Outlook for the role of U.S. President George W. Bush in the nation-building.

Discusses the controversy over drilling for petroleum in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. Description of the area; Discussion of the frontier in the United States; Questions of values, and of whether wilderness should be drilled or protected; Question of how much oil is beneath the ANWR coastal plain.

Discusses the controversy over drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. Description of the area; Discussion of the frontier in the United States; Questions of values, and of whether wilderness should be drilled or protected; Question of how much oil is beneath the ANWR coastal plain.

Focuses on efforts of the Serbian government to cover up evidence of atrocities. How Serbian sanitation workers were made to empty mass graves; Details of a massacre in the village of Suva Reka in Kosovo; Possible impact of the evidence on the war crimes trial of former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic.

Focuses on efforts of the Serbian government to cover up evidence of atrocities. How Serbian sanitation workers were made to empty mass graves; Details of a massacre in the village of Suva Reka in Kosovo; Possible impact of the evidence on the war crimes trial of former Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic.

Focuses on Liberian President Charles Taylor and his leadership. Atrocities which were committed by his militia men of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia during the civil war; Pressures from the international community which would force him to cut ties with the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and his need of the RUF to ensure personal survival; Opposition of Taylor by many educated Liberians.

Focuses on Liberian President Charles Taylor and his leadership. Atrocities which were committed by his militia men of the National Patriotic Front of Liberia during the civil war; Pressures from the international community which would force him to cut ties with the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and his need of the RUF to ensure personal survival; Opposition of Taylor by many educated Liberians.

Reports on child pornography found on the Internet. Discussion of the Pedophile Liberation Front, which defends the lifestyle of pedophiles, people who are sexually attracted to children; How children have been beaten and raped to create images; How the Internet is making it easier for authorities to locate child molesters; Discussion of where to place responsibility.

Reports on child pornography found on the Internet. Discussion of the Pedophile Liberation Front, which defends the lifestyle of pedophiles, people who are sexually attracted to children; How children have been beaten and raped to create images; How the Internet is making it easier for authorities to locate child molesters; Discussion of where to place responsibility. INSET: How to Protect Your Kids Online.

Discusses the accident that sank the nuclear-powered Russian submarine Kursk in the Barents Sea. Search for clues into what caused two explosions in the area patrolled by the submarine; Tragedy of the Kursk as a parable of modern Russia; Details of the final mission, which began as part of naval exercise; Theories of how the explosion might have occurred; Search and rescue efforts for surviving sailors.

Discusses the accident that sank the nuclear-powered Russian submarine Kursk in the Barents Sea. Search for clues into what caused two explosions in the area patrolled by the submarine; Tragedy of the Kursk as a parable of modern Russia; Details of the final mission, which began as part of naval exercise; Theories of how the explosion might have occurred; Search and rescue efforts for surviving sailors.

Addresses the city of Jerusalem, Israel and the struggles for peace experienced within. History and significance of the city as the religious center for Christianity, Judaism and Islam; Effect of peace talks between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat; Outlook. INSETS: The Mother Who Won't Stop Fighting;The Militant Poet;The Monk on the Roof.

Addresses the city of Jerusalem, Israel and the struggles for peace experienced within. History and significance of the city as the religious center for Christianity, Judaism and Islam; Effect of peace talks between Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat; Outlook. INSETS: The Mother Who Won't Stop Fighting;The Militant Poet;The Monk on the Roof.

Reports on the violence in Sierra Leone by rebels of the Revolutionary United Front. Peace pledge which was broken when the rebels attacked United Nations peacekeeping forces in Freetown, the capital; Poor record of success by UN peacekeepers on the African continent; Efforts of troops from around the world to help restore peace in the small African country. INSETS: Rise of the Rego-Cop;Ruins of a Big Man's Home.

Reports on the violence in Sierra Leone by rebels of the Revolutionary United Front. Peace pledge which was broken when the rebels attacked United Nations peacekeeping forces in Freetown, the capital; Poor record of success by UN peacekeepers on the African continent; Efforts of troops from around the world to help restore peace in the small African country. INSETS: Rise of the Rego-Cop, by Michael Hirsh;Ruins of a Big Man 's Home, by Tom Masland.

Discusses efforts of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his government to locate money stolen by former military dictator General Sani Abacha. Other heads of state who stole large sums, and global legislative initiatives on the handling corrupt money; Estimate of the amount stolen by Abacha and sources of money; Money in Swiss and other bank accounts; Awarding of contracts and other strategies; Abacha's widow's efforts to remove money from the country; Tradition of corruption.

Discusses efforts of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his government to locate money stolen by former military dictator General Sani Abacha. Other heads of state who stole large sums, and global legislative initiatives on the handling corrupt money; Estimate of the amount stolen by Abacha and sources of money; Money in Swiss and other bank accounts; Awarding of contracts and other strategies; Abacha's widow's efforts to remove money from the country; Tradition of corruption.

Discusses the AIDS epidemic in Africa as of the year 2000. Effect of AIDS on political and social institutions; Orphans due to `slim disease' deaths of parents; Efforts of preacher and activist Eugene Rivers to challenge American blacks to support funding for humanitarian relief in Africa; Statistics on how the plague affects the countries of Africa and the world; Pattern of death from AIDS; Cost of AIDS.

Discusses the AIDS epidemic in Africa as of the year 2000. Effect of AIDS on political and social institutions; Orphans due to `slim disease' deaths of parents; Efforts of preacher and activist Eugene Rivers to challenge American blacks to support funding for humanitarian relief in Africa; Statistics on how the plague affects the countries of Africa and the world; Pattern of death from AIDS; Cost of AIDS.

Reports on the opium industry in Afghanistan. How the country is the largest opium producer in the world; Social problems caused by the drug and its production; The role of the Taliban, which administers policy in much of Afghanistan; Why opium is so profitable and its production and trade so risk-free there; Anti-Western sentiment in the Taliban.

Presents the experiences of the author and a photographer in Somalia, a country in Africa. Comparison to the Somalia of the early 1990s; Impact of United States foreign policy; The success of the government in areas where international aid was not received; Fighting between various militias; The trip to Mogadishu.

Offers information on the rescue of East Timor. Eurico Guterras, commander of the pro-Indonesian Aitarak (Thorn) mission; Vote by the East Timorese people for freedom from the occupation of the Indonesian army and its allied militia; Primary fear that the militiamen will snipe at foreign troops; Priorities of Interfet forces in East Timor; Disarming of militiamen in West Timor; Statistics on the international peacekeeping mission.

Reports on the opium industry in Afghanistan. How the country is the largest opium producer in the world; Social problems caused by the drug and its production; The role of the Taliban, which administers policy in much of Afghanistan; Why opium is so profitable and its production and trade so risk-free there; Anti-Western sentiment in the Taliban.

Presents the experiences of the author and a photographer in Somalia, a country in Africa. Comparison to the Somalia of the early 1990s; Impact of United States foreign policy; The success of the government in areas where international aid was not received; Fighting between various militias; The trip to Mogadishu.

Offers information on rescue of East Timor. Eurico Guterras, the commander of the pro-Indonesian Aitarak (Thorn) mission; Vote by the East Timorese people for freedom from the oppressive occupation of the Indonesian army and its allied militia; Primary fear that the militiamen will snipe at foreign troops; Priorities of Interfet forces in East Timor; Disarming of militiamen in West Timor; Statistics on the international peacekeeping mission.

Discusses the atrocities that are taking place in East Timor, Indonesia and the questions facing world leaders on whether to take action to help the East Timorese. The number of people that have been affected there; Outraged voiced by the international community; Political problems within Indonesia; Actions that United States President Bill Clinton has taken.

Discusses the continuing difficulty of relations between China and Japan. Chinese memories of the Japanese invasion of December 1937; Japanese insecurity in the face of improved relations between China and the United States; Japanese investment in China; Chinese resentment of Japan's failure to acknowledge its war crimes.

Focuses on the investigations by the Japanese Ministry of Finance (MOF) into the practices of various bureaucrats and financiers. Mention of the raid of one office; Raid and arrests of MOF officials; Suicides of some executives; Impact of corruption on the Japanese economy; Efforts of reformers; Financial expectations.