Topic: Osama bin Laden

Iraqi insurgents forced underground

But even in hiding, Al Qaeda in Iraq can carry out high-profile attacks and has infiltrated security forces.

Joe Biden's harrowing helicopter ride

Raids into Pakistan: What U.S. authority?

Bush's orders to send special forces after Taliban militants have roots in previous presidencies.

U.S. trains sights on Taliban, Al Qaeda stronghold

It plans to send more troops to Afghanistan and ramp up attacks in Pakistan.

Biden? Biden? Anyone remember Joe Biden?

Top Taliban commander targeted in U.S. attack in Pakistani tribal area

The controversial effort by the United States to go after Taliban strongholds inside Pakistan is sparking outrage in Islamabad.

The Monitor's View: Obama vs. McCain as change agents

The conventions still left questions about the candidates' ability to change Washington.

Pakistan: Uproar grows over first ground assault by US troops

Pakistani military officials fear American intervention in the tribal areas could spark a rebellion, derailing counterterrorism operations.

Pakistani tribesmen organize private armies to fight Taliban

After weeks of fighting between the Pakistan Army and militants, the declaration of a month-long cease-fire may give the Taliban time to regroup.

Obama, McCain differ on abortion rights

After bin Laden driver serves sentence, will US release him?

Salim Hamdan's sentence is less than the Bush administration wanted. Officials have suggested he can be held indefinitely.

Hamdan sentenced in first terror tribunal

Sentence is far less than prosecutors sought, but Osama bin Laden's former driver could be held indefinitely.

Legal debate continues after the first conviction of a Guantánamo detainee

A mixed verdict against Salim Ahmed Hamdan has his defense lawyers preparing to appeal to federal civilian courts.

U.S. shifts 'hearts and minds' fight

Instead of trying to explain America, it promotes alternatives to extremism.

Verdict in bin Laden driver war crimes trial

The jury in the Hamdan case gives a mixed result, but it's seen as a victory for Bush administration.

Opinion: Stop the 'war' on terror

Calling it a 'war' is a boon to terrorist recruiters.

Rethinking the post-9/11 strategy

Analysts debate the rhetoric of war as part of the fight against terrorism.

Opinion: How the best and the brightest plan to fight terrorism

A peek at how the next generation will tackle the ‘Long War’.

USA

Detainees’ rights debated as Guantanamo trial begins

After issuing landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has yet to clarify the appeals process for more than 275 Guantanamo detainees.

Historic first terror trial opens at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba

Hamdan case tests special courts for 'illegal enemy combatants.'

Judge allows Hamdan military trial to go forward

It's a win for the Bush administration, which insists that Guantánamo proceedings are necessary to fight the war on terror.

Guantánamo video, deserter case draw Canadian criticism of U.S. ties

On Tuesday, a US Army deserter was deported. An unrelated but simultaneous video release showed a Canadian Gitmo detainee taken at age 15 crying, 'Oh Mommy!'

Deadly U.S. Army outpost assault in Afghanistan underscores growing threat

The attack focuses international pressure on neighboring Pakistan, where many of the militants are said to be based.

How the candidates' speaking styles play

McCain is unscripted. Obama is soaring. In these times, both styles have their advantages.