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...that they have no intention of defaulting, and the Pakistani rupee rose this week amid signs that the International Monetary Fund might step in to rescue this frontline state in the war on terror. The IMF confirmed Wednesday that it would soon enter discussions with Pakistan over ways to assist its economy. But help from the international community will almost surely be conditional on a more robust effort against the militants - an option that raises political problems for Zardari - and also on economic reforms that might prove unpopular. There are clear and challenging downsides to any of the choices available...
...State Department in 2006. Mandelson and Deripaska have known each other for several years. Although invited to Corfu by his close friend Rothschild, Mandelson stayed on the oligarch's yacht because Rothschild's villa was full. In his E.U. post, Mandelson was theoretically in a position to assist the Russian's business interests. He angrily denied any impropriety in an interview with the BBC. "There has been innuendo in the newspapers that I gave favors or I gave benefits as Trade Commissioner to individuals because of my personal friendship with them," he said. "The entirety of the European Commission...
...Fucito said. “I think overall our defense played pretty well.” Fucito scored the only goal of the first half in the 24th minute, blasting the ball into the right side of the net past Crusader goalkeeper Thomas Booth. Junior Andre Akpan had the assist on the play. Akpan had a standout performance as he notched two goals, increasing his season total to six. He accumulated a team-high five points on the day. Akpan appeared in top form just in time for the Crimson, as it makes its stretch run toward an Ivy championship...
...Nowhere does Niall Ferguson inform readers that under the Clinton Administration, the Internal Revenue Service began giving out Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to assist illegal aliens in paying taxes, which also enabled them to take out home loans. Previously, a valid U.S. Social Security number was required to purchase a home, thereby excluding illegal immigrants from qualifying for such loans. Every media feature on the bursting of the housing bubble describes decimated neighborhoods in Florida, Arizona and California - all areas with large populations of illegal aliens - but no one tells us about the government's change in regulations that...
...would also have noticed something more remarkable than the score—the skills of the Crimson’s main offensive threat, Fucito.A perfect blend of speed and explosiveness, Fucito was especially effective against the counterattack this weekend. Offensively, he led his squad with one goal and one assist. For his performance against the Bears, Fucito earned himself the title of Ivy League Player of the Week.Fucito tallied his first points of the night when he found the net off of a pass from junior Adam Rousmaniere in the 63rd minute of play. The goal, which brought the Crimson?...