COVER
Afghan Way of War
The fall of strategic Mazar-i-Sharif gives a vital boost to the Northern Alliance— and to the U.S.-led bombing campaign. But the difficult battle for Kabul still lies ahead
UNITED STATES
New York: Gotham Becomes a Bloom-Burg
A billionaire political neophyte and media tycoon is to replace Rudy Giuliani as mayor of the Big Apple
WORLD WATCH
World Watch
The week's news in review
WAR ON TERROR
Opium Bazaar: Poisonous Produce
Despite a ban against cultivation, opium is a key source of income for both the Taliban and the Northern Alliance
Saudi Arabia: Encounters with Osama
A former Saudi intelligence chief talks of missed opportunities
Al-Qaeda's Money Trail: The Role of Hawala
Is this informal Islamic exchange system being used to bankroll Osama bin Laden's network of terror?
Joining the Fight
German troops face opposition at home
Profile of a Killer: An Angry Loner
The FBI has a description of the person behind the mail attacks