Who's who in the Pakistan Taliban, The great electric car race of 2010, In Pictures: Air Shows

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Try the new weekly Monitor at a price so low ... it’s like getting 18 issues FREE!  Order Today!    Kermly Herme sits on a 'committee' of nine that organizes food, sanitation, and healthcare in one section of the sprawling Champ de Mars camp in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. (Howard LaFranchi / The Christian Science Monitor) Haitians in makeshift camps organize services 'platoons' Small groups have taken it upon themselves to establish security, organize assistance deliveries, and maintain a minimum of sanitation in the sprawling 'tent cities' that cropped up in the wake of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Share this newsletter Digg   Facebook   LinkedIn   Twitter     Today's News - Feb. 1, 2010 After Afghanistan conference, an optimistic Karzai After last week's Afghanistan conference in London, the country's President Hamid Karzai returned home optimistic, with money pledged for reconciliation with the Taliban and promises that his government will soon be given control over half of western aid. Who’s who in the Pakistan Taliban New reports resurfaced Sunday that Pakistan Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud died after a US drone attack Jan. 14. A look at other senior figures in the group. Shiite pilgrims targeted as Iraq bombings intensify A female suicide bomber killed at least 46 Shiite pilgrims as violence intensifies ahead of elections next month. Commentary The Monitor's View: On board for fast trains Obama’s high-speed rail plan starts America down the track to a more efficient way of transport. But this high-cost investment will need long-term commitment from the public and private sectors. From the OpEd desk... Trash: America’s best bet for energy independence. Move over Kanye West, Taylor Swift and the Millennial generation are taking over music Featured stories Innovation: The great electric car race of 2010 This year, more automakers will roll out electric cars to American roadways. Join the 8,600+ Monitor fans on Facebook More great articles... Environment: In California, quest for cleaner power hits tortoise-sized speed bumps Money: Unemployed for six months or more – and still looking for a job The Culture A Christian Science perspective: Embracing Haiti's orphans My heart took a leap when I saw my local paper’s photo of a man proudly holding his two newly adopted Haitian toddlers. These children were among the "Haiti 80" arriving at Miami Airport to be eagerly embraced by their new parents, who had flown in from all over the country. Gardening Blog: Five tips for creating natural-looking waterfalls Most gardens are enhanced by waterfalls, but you want them to look natural. Here are five tips to show you how. Become a Facebook Fan of  CSM's Book Editor   @andrewjh Email Admin Center This newsletter is a service of The Christian Science Monitor. To edit your mailings preferences, please click here. The Christian Science Monitor - www.csmonitor.com 210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston Massachusetts 02115 Tel: 617-450-3000 To view our Privacy Policy click here. To unsubscribe from all CSMonitor.com mailings, please click here.