OSAMA BIN LADEN: The Saudi-born millionaire and other leaders of

OSAMA BIN LADEN: The Saudi-born millionaire and other leaders of his al-Qaida group are still at large in spite of a massive U.S. military operation in Afghanistan.

THEYS HIYO ELUAY: The death of the Papuan independence leader in November galvanized demands for a separate state in the eastern province of Irian Jaya.

HUTOMO MANDALA PUTRA: The son of former president Soeharto was arrested in November after a year in hiding. He is charged with the murder of a senior judge and bombings in Jakarta.

GLORIA ARROYO: Appointed as the president of the Philippines in January to replace Joseph Estrada, who was impeached on corruption and embezzlement charges.

JOHN HOWARD: The Australian prime minister was returned to office on an election platform many in Asia considered racist.

ABDURRAHMAN WAHID: Beset by scandals, Indonesia's fourth president was impeached by the People's Consultative Assembly in July after a long and ugly battle.

MEGAWATI SOEKARNOPUTRI: The daughter of first president Sukarno was promoted to the number one job from vice president with a mandate to rule until 2004.