Death of Four Journalists in Afghanistan Confirmed
The deaths of four journalists in a roadside ambush in Afghanistan was confirmed Tuesday by their news organizations, according to news agency reports.

Powell Outlines "Vision" for Peace Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday told Israel to end its occupation of Arab lands and instructed Palestinians to control "terrorism", and dispatched an envoy on a new U.S. peace mission to the Middle East.

Palestinians Tired of Empty Promises, Wary of Powell Speech
Palestinian leaders warmly welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's speech on Middle East policy, but on the streets of Gaza, many said they are tired of Washington's promises and just want the Israelis to leave the Occupied Territories.

Taliban Designate Successor to Mullah Omar
Mullah Akhtar Usmani, the corps commander of five southern Afghan provinces, has been named the successor to the Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, in the event of latter's death, Taliban officials told IslamOnline here Monday.

• Bush Signs Aviation Security Bill into Law
• U.N. Steps Up Efforts to Form New Afghan Government
• Sharon Summoned to Appear Before Belgian Court
• Warming Ties with Pakistan, Iran Reopens Heart Consulate
• Fifty-One Killed as Philippine Muslim Declares War on Government
• Before Powell Speech, Israeli Troops Invade Beit Hanun
• Syria Frees Nine Political Prisoners Under Presidential Amnesty