The U.S. military helped reopen several public pools in steamy Baghdad this summer, restoring some normalcy for beleaguered residents. But the openings were not without problems.

The U.S. military helped reopen several public pools in steamy Baghdad this summer, restoring some normalcy for beleaguered residents. But the openings were not without problems.

The West's weak response to Russian aggression is triggering concerns about a new cold war.

The West's weak response to Russian aggression is triggering concerns about a new cold war.

Musharraf's resignation puts pressure on a weak coalition

Musharraf's resignation puts pressure on a weak coalition

Pakistan's president will resign and leave the country, according to NEWSWEEK sources.

Pakistan's president will resign and leave the country, according to NEWSWEEK sources.

As Russian troops divide Georgia, tales of civilian hardship spread.

As Russian troops divide Georgia, tales of civilian hardship spread.

The Russia-Georgia conflict is yet another example of why a leader caught up in the romance of resistance should not rely on Washington. What Saakashvili should have learned from history--and the American South.

The Russia-Georgia conflict is yet another example of why a leader caught up in the romance of resistance should not rely on Washington. What Saakashvili should have learned from history--and the American South.

Throngs take to the streets in Tbilisi as news of a ceasefire spreads, but Russian troops may still be on the move.

Throngs take to the streets in Tbilisi as news of a ceasefire spreads, but Russian troops may still be on the move.

Paraguay's president-elect, Fernando Lugo, says his views stand 'above political parties.'

Paraguay's president-elect, Fernando Lugo, says his views stand 'above political parties.'

With Russia and Georgia apparently agreeing to a ceasefire, a reporter looks back at the lingering images from the bloody conflict.

With Russia and Georgia apparently agreeing to a ceasefire, a reporter looks back at the lingering images from the bloody conflict.

In an interview, embattled Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says Russia intends to occupy Georgia and overthrow his government. And he claims Moscow's real target is the United States, Europe and NATO.

In an interview, embattled Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says Russia intends to occupy Georgia and overthrow his government. And he claims Moscow's real target is the United States, Europe and NATO.