Sectarianism explodes
Sectarianism rears its ugly head again in Pakistan, reports Iffat Idris from Islamabad

US to appeal Moussaoui decision
Last week's decision by the US Justice Department not to oppose the dismissal of charges against Zacarias Moussaoui, alleged '20th hijacker' in the 11 September attacks, may be part of a strategy to gain his conviction by other means, writes David Tresilian in Paris

Argentina in the red
Investors indignantly reject Argentina's offer for bond repayment. They would do well to reconsider, Hisham El-Naggar suggests from Buenos Aires

Arab flags over Detroit
In the first conference of its kind, Arabs and Americans together scrutinised their dysfunctional relationship. Dina Ezzat reports from Detroit

Inappropriate appropriations
The Bush administration feels the heat over its Iraq policy as it seeks $87 billion for military and reconstruction costs. Khaled Dawoud reports from Washington

Guantanamo probe intensifies
Fears of a widespread security breach at Guantanamo Bay continue to grow, reports Jaideep Mukerji