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...told Noorzai they would like him to meet more senior officials and that the U.S. was the place to do it. Noorzai responded cautiously: only, he says in a transcript, "if they make sure we become free people and don't capture us." The agent named Brian tried to allay Noorzai's fears: "After this meeting, the immediate threat to apprehend [you] will be diminished." Brian then told Noorzai if he didn't want to go to the U.S., the meeting could take place in Dubai or Pakistan...
County election officials who spoke to TIME reported that most of the fears they field about the new machines come from Democrats, who have not won a national election in three cycles. It may be that a solid Democratic win in 2006 will allay some of their worries. It follows, of course, that if the Republicans lose, they will take up the charge. In fact, that's already happening in some places this year...
...neither boats nor beer could fully allay the nagging effects of the wind, which—in addition to buffeting rowers—was interfering with recreation on the banks...
...local and state officials. But out in the still-dark neighborhoods, homeowners had a far more pressing worry - a city deadline Tuesday to gut their houses. Those left open and in ruins face possible demolition. The deadline - part of the city's Good Neighbor Program - is meant to allay fears that some areas will end up with "jack-o-lantern" development, one or two rebuilt houses amid a block of devastation. But because Mayor Ray Nagin favors a "market-driven solution", residents aren't really sure which neighborhoods will come back. On Monday, competing development groups - representing the mayor, city...
...Many Israelis are still suspicious of Europe. How do you allay their concerns...