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...equate to 10 percent of the Boston Archdioceses’ assets. Though much of these assets are tied into property, which may be difficult to liquidate, there is quite simply no reason why Law should have given permission to back out of settlement deals when the church—albeit with some hardship—could have afforded it. The bankruptcy proceedings are little more than another step in the church’s denial of the abuse scandal as a whole; every day the bankruptcy charade is nurtured by Law, those who supply the church’s assets...
...close to call between the more hawkish Lee Hoi-chang, who favors a tough line with North Korea, and the ruling party's Roh Moo-hyun, who favors a continuation of rapprochement. A victory by Roh would likely increase pressure for Washington to follow the path of engagement, albeit on tougher terms than the Clinton Administration demanded...
Saturday’s events continued as planned—albeit with fewer people in attendance—with cookie-decorating at Sandrine’s and discounts at Square stores...
...most dramatic way to show European Muslims that their world is an inclusive one is to set a date for the start of E.U. accession talks for Turkey, which could happen at this week's E.U. summit. Turkey has made most of the legislative changes required by the E.U. - albeit with some significant loopholes - and its new Islamist government has pledged itself to European ideals of pluralism and tolerance. If Europe wishes to take a major step toward embracing its Muslims - and preempting the clash of civilizations that al-Qaeda seeks - it will set the process in motion...
...opening scenes as well, Gladys’s selective memory and confused interpretation of conversations make for some amusing, albeit uneasy, moments. The comedy remains tenuous, however, for as the play progresses and Gladys’s condition deteriorates, “what begins as uncomfortably funny,” as Kastleman says, “ends up being just uncomfortable...