The politics of the last atrocity
The Sharon era opened in a wash of Palestinian and Israeli blood. All the signs are that this is how it will continue, writes Graham Usher in Jerusalem

Weighing the options
Conflicting signs are emanating from Washington in anticipation of its new policy towards Iraq: ease sanctions or topple Saddam Hussein? Mohamed Hakki writes from Washington

Message to Khatami
Iran's deputy interior minister, a close ally of President Mohamed Khatami, has been imprisoned for allegedly rigging parliamentary elections. Azadeh Moaveni reports from Tehran

Will newcomer save the day?
The latest dispute between Turkey's president and the prime minister has led to a sharp economic crisis. However, as Gareth Jenkins reports from Istanbul, the deeper problem is corruption

Biking for Baghdad
A boost for reforms
Sudan protests airlift