It Must Be Something in the Water

Controversy over Nile water distribution pits North African countries against one another
Gamal Nkrumah
March 3, 2004

After the Train Bombs, a Political Bombshell

Spanish ruling party loses amid increasing signs that it may have been al-Qaeda that bombed Madrid's trains last week
March 15, 2004

Australia's Greedy Oil Deals in East Timor

The world's newest country is fast learning that self interest drives international relations
April 1, 2004

American Troops Are Killing and Abusing Afghans, Rights Body Says

International watchdog worries that the US is hurting its own war on terrorism
Brian Whitaker
March 8, 2004

From Bali to Madrid, Attackers Seek to Inflict Ever-Greater Casualties

Experts warn Eta's new generation of activists may take al-Qaida as role model
Ewen MacAskill
March 12, 2004