Ambassador of Germany Wolfgang Ischinger Germany Stands by Friend in Times of Need by Shaazka Beyerle Six days after the heinous terrorist attack on New York and Washington, D.C., Germanyís new ambassador to the United States, Wolfgang Ischinger, expresses the shocked sentiments of Americaís friends across the Atlantic. "Europeans have instinctively understood that this is an attack not just against the American people, but against humanity and the civilized world as a whole," says Ischinger. "Therefore we regard it as an attack on us.... more... Editorial: The Spirit of Democracy by Victor Shiblie, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief How You Can Help: Contact information for oranizations engaged in helping in the aftermath of September 11. Letters to The Editor ï Contesting Some Statements ï Show Me the Money Henry Hyde Congressman Says America Must Win War Against Terrorism by John Shaw Henry Hyde, the chairman of the House International Relations Committee, said the United States faces one of the most daunting challenges of its history in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Washington, D.C., and New York .... more...

Culture Section Perspective From an Arab Country Jordanian Politicians, Officials State Their Views in Aftermath of U.S. Attacks by Caroline Faraj Apprehension and shock caused Arabs and Muslims alike to be glued to their television sets since Sept. 11, condemning the horrific scenes in New York and Washington, D.C., and anticipating a harsh retaliation against their nations. What they saw was beyond imagination, and naturally they were in a state of disbelief and shock.... more... Amid Turmoil, Africaís ëOtherí Congo Tries to Boost Its Image and Economy by Larry Luxner A ëBreath-Takingí Illness Experts Try to Understand Rise of Asthma Rates Around World by Gina Shaw Asthma rates continue to skyrocket all over the world. The World Health Organization estimates that between 100 million and 150 million people around the globeómany of them childrenósuffer from asthma, a disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing.... more... Living with Asthma Asthma specialists recommend a few key steps...