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...will be Islamic fundamentalism, the chief opposition movement in the country. Ben Ali displayed sound judgment when he reportedly intervened to prevent mass executions of the militants convicted in September. "He recognizes the danger of going too far," said one Western diplomat. An acknowledgment of limits will be an asset if Ben Ali is to succeed as the second President of the troubled North African nation...
...Soviet leader's trip was originally scaled back because of concerns that a prolonged visit would be a political asset to President Reagan, according to published reports. Gorbachev's visit was also limited because Soviet officials felt that he could not be adequately protected in a multi-city tour...
...valuable asset to Crimson soccer since her freshman season, the senior standout is valued for far more than sheer numbers in a squad deep with talent. As a leader and a captain, Wheaton calls Pinezich "very sensitive to the needs of others, while still keeping goals in mind. She's taken alot more responsibility on herself...
...Someone with the experience that I have couldbe valuable asset because I have had the exposureto the Jewish community--but I feel I'd representall students," Schreiber said...
...sailboat is Solow's primary passion. He plans to use part of his $340,000 Nobel Prize money to equip the boat with a new Genoa jib. "I've been just a poor academic up to now," he says, noting that the value of his only other major asset, his share of the M.I.T. pension fund, was reduced in last week's debacle. But some good may yet come of the Crash of '87, he says, if it lessens the flow of bright graduate students to investment banks. "It may make engineers out of some yuppies," he smiles. "Sweet...