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...Even if Russia relents, the resolution the Council is likely to adopt in the next week or so is likely to fall short of authorizing military action in the event of non-compliance. Right now it appears more likely to adopt France's approach of an immediate resolution setting strict terms and deadlines, and a second resolution authorizing force if Iraq fails to comply. But the time-frame between the two resolutions may be measured in months rather than weeks. But the UN process has not deterred the U.S. from pressing ahead with military preparations. Secretary of State Colin Powell...
...they have existed for decades. But until recently, the groups conducted local campaigns against local targets. Algerian organizations like the Armed Islamic Group (GIA), for example, focused their operations on the hated, secular Algerian government. In a similar vein, terrorist organizations in Pakistan concentrated on pressing the government to adopt Islamic law and waging a guerrilla war in Kashmir...
...funny thing about going from Harvard to Cambridge is that in some ways it is like having gone nowhere at all, aside from having to adopt a different vocabulary. Houses are Colleges, grills are butteries, bars are pubs, professors are doctors, tutorials are supervisions, and of course, pants are trousers. To top it off, even the same seventies-inspired riot-proof architecture makes an appearance...
...establish a separate board of specially trained individuals to hear these cases and determine the credibility of the individuals involved. Rather than depriving the accused of their rights, this would show the College’s dedication to fairness and equality for all students. Efforts to force Harvard to adopt rules akin to those applied in the criminal justice system must fail. Harvard is not the government; the Ad Board is not sending anyone to jail; and the Bill of Rights is not at stake...
...states will adopt these policies,” he said. “That will be the engine for reform...