Group threatens to kill U.S. reporter
An e-mail from the purported kidnappers in Pakistan warns all American journalists to leave the country.

Taliban gone but Islamic law remains
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Hanging on the wall above the desk of Afghanistan's new chief justice are two symbols of Islamic justice: a sword and a leather lash for flogging.

Afghan leader seeks wider role for global peacekeepers
UNITED NATIONS -- Afghanistan's interim leader asked the United Nations on Wednesday to expand the international force protecting his fledgling government, saying it would signal a global commitment to a country brutalized by 23 years of war and neglect.

Substance on shoes empties S.F.'s airport
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco International Airport was evacuated Wednesday after security guards detected explosives residue on the shoes of a man who then disappeared into the crowd.

Plans for destruction were rude and crude, but they're out there
WASHINGTON -- Diagrams of American nuclear power plants found by U.S. forces in Afghanistan show al-Qaida's interest in striking them, but it's unclear how far along those plans were.

'Axis' angered, allies not too pleased
Iran, initially seen as a partner in the war on terror, lashed out Wednesday at being characterized as a terrorism supporter in President Bush's State of the Union speech. Iraq called Bush's comments "stupid," and several other nations worried Bush's tone was too aggressive.

Saudis' unexpected parcels raise cautious eyebrows
The Saudi Embassy has mailed out more than 5,000 padded envelopes -- bulky with videos and books about Islam -- to schools nationwide in the last few weeks.

Palestinians hail woman suicide bomber
The woman's family says her experiences tending to Palestinians injured by Israeli fire led to her deadly act.