Word: bents
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...this artificially created state, to the detriment of everything else. While the state champions a rigid sense of identity, the land reforms and economic, social and legal reforms that are critical to nurturing democracy and development have been totally ignored by feudal lords masquerading as politicians and hell-bent on retaining power. East Pakistan split away to become Bangladesh; given half a chance, Baluchistan or some other restive regions would do just the same. Sanjay Sarkar, Mumbai...
Takemura, the popular sushi outlet in Cambridge, has a new special—and it's got a nice political bent...
...helping Kim run the North, Chang has his work cut out for him. Sources in Washington and Seoul acknowledge that there have been reports of discontent within North Korea's military, despite the fact that Kim has bent over backward to keep the armed forces on his side. He has succeeded in securing loyalty from older, senior officers, intelligence analysts believe. But the economic crisis has put a serious crimp in the cash flows of illicit businesses run by North Korean military officers either directly or through cutouts. Trade with China has plummeted, in part because of the sharp drop...
...What’s ’at?”“I’m fine.”He leaned in. Of course. His good ear was on the other side. Even this close he couldn’t hear. Then he bent in even more, just waiting for me to speak. Eyes wide. So patient. He finally said, “We can sit with the Negroes if you want.”“No.”No, sir. You will hear Reverend Lewis’s sermon today. Even if it?...
...later in the day, when Michelle Obama finished speaking at the school, she spent time hugging each of the 24 girls who had joined her onstage after singing in a choir. Some, she hugged more than once. Then she bent down, kneeling on the lip of the stage, to hug the girls in the audience, sending a sudden shock through her Secret Service detail. The embraces did not seem awkward or forced; Michelle was simply celebrating the young talent around her and her newfound ability to inspire others. This is her new role, it seems, a balance to her husband...