Walking a tight rope 
Traditional US allies are positioning themselves so that they will be in the Bush administration's good books once it occupies Iraq. But they must do so without
antagonising their own citizens    

Crumbling defiance  
In Baghdad, brave statements of fighting the  enemy has given way to resignation

Surprise win
Islamic conservatives won the municipal elections in Iran, crushing Reformists’ hopes of bringing about social change

Sealed fortunes
Underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau’s family has finally reached an agreement on the distribution of his estate

Dreaming in California
Mc Doodle By L K Sharma