Analysis and Perspective
ATTACK
on AMERICA
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Afghan beggar boys, one who sings for money, receive money in front of a mosque after the prayer celebrating Eid, the end of Ramadan, in the Afghan capital Kabul, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001.
Weighing the costs of a war on terrorism.

War timeline
WASHINGTON – The U.S. anti-terrorism effort in Afghanistan seems as though it's winding down, but there's much more to be done

Women in action on combat ships
ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT – In today's U.S. Navy, women have jobs on combat ships that were once the preserve of men.

Sky's the limit for capitalism in Afghanistan
Entrepreneurs young and old have quickly begun filling the marketplace with goods and services that, little more than a month ago, could have brought punishments ranging from imprisonment to public flogging.

Saturday, Jan. 5
Prisoners could be vital to terrorism fight

Friday, Jan. 4
America's Bin Laden strategy hasn't worked
How to tell friend from foe

Thursday, Jan. 3
Afghan allies have goals beyond those of U.S.
Charges of extortion, bribery grow

Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002
Aviation experts say new equipment needed to fight terrorism
New year, new problems for Bush

Friday, Dec. 28
Incident shows airlines' dilemma of security vs. bias

Saturday, Dec. 22
Did American commit treason?

Monday, Dec. 17
More guards than inmates in Kandahar

Sunday, Dec. 16
Strict social code remains for women

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