The ethnic Uzbek leader, who was a candidate in the country's 2004 election, is widely reported to be at least partly responsible for the alleged massacre of some 2,000 Taliban prisoners after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and a cover-up of the deaths.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

The Millennial boom in finance that turned in many cases to bust led to other cover embarrassments.

FORBES: One of Those Magazine Covers I'd Like Back

In another bypass, they insert a wire into a silicon cover for an LED light that blinks red when the user enters an invalid code.

FORBES: Defcon Lockpickers Open Card-And-Code Government Locks In Seconds

Her career in journalism has led her to cover stories around the world, including the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the terrorist attacks in Bali and London, and the Asian tsunami.

CNN: Anchors & Reporters