The World's Franc Contreras reports on continuing violence in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Federal troops siezed control of the city from protesters this weekend. Several people were killed.

Saudi Arabia encouraged hundreds of Saudis to go fight the Soviets in 1980s Afghanistan. Many came home radicalized and a threat to the Saudi government. Now the Iraq war has lured a new generation of young Saudi fighters. Saudi officials fear they'll cause trouble when they return home. The BBC's Kim Ghattas reports.

Democrats are poised to benefit from public dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Iraq war. But, even if Democrats gain control of one or both houses of Congress, they may not be able to alter the course of the war. The World's Katy Clark explains.

With the violence in Iraq continuing unabated, anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Los Angeles Times Baghdad bureau chief Borzou Daragahi. He describes low morale among both American troops and ordinary Iraqis.