People around the world understand that economic and political systems have failed. Will they demand real change?

Not necessarily in that order.

Defeated ex-con coal baron says he's still running for West Virginia Senate seat — it'll be an uphill battle

The "shadow governor" of a northern Afghan province died in an overnight raid

An inside look at two villages ravaged by American aerial assaults

Can they be compared?

An angry message from Saudi Arabia's ruler condemns the Clinton administration for the unraveling of the Mideast peace process.

How the U.S. failed in making long-lasting change

Why are U.S. troops in West Africa? What we know, and don't know, about the attack that killed four Americans

By pushing the limits of what the president will accept, Sharon is buying time to complete his military strategy. But is he digging his own political grave?

Osama bin Laden's successor is thought to be living somewhere near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Israel has decided to put a final stop to Hezbollah and its leader Hassan Nasrallah -- and for once the world supports it. But even if it wins this war, another is probably coming.

"Alexander the Great" is being celebrated by Oliver Stone, Leo DiCaprio, DVDs, books, even a video game. An expert explains why everyone's so worked up over the ancient, sexually ambiguous, bloodthirsty conquerer.

Testimony of Eliza Manningham-Buller says Hussein's country posed no threat prior to 2003 invasion