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...survivors in the landslides triggered by the quake in that region will be very slim. Still, the Swiss team prepares the dogs for the journey to Pariaman by dunking the dogs in some water to cool them off before they begin their hard work. For long-haired golden retrievers, border collies and other breeds, the torrid Sumatran air is far tougher to endure than the flight over from Switzerland...
...Treaty includes major reforms in the way the E.U. is run, changing its voting and decision-making procedures to avoid institutional gridlock. Supporters of the treaty say it improves the Union's capacity to deal with 21st century challenges such as the economic crisis, climate change, energy security, cross-border trafficking and crime. It also establishes a full-time president for the Union, gives new powers to the European Parliament, and creates a European diplomatic service. (See TIME's photos: "New Hope For Belfast...
...trying to make an honest living in America puts the cart before the horse and politics before people. There are fundamental weaknesses in our immigration policy that need to be dealt with in advance of heavy-handed initiatives to punish violators of federal laws. Immigration across the U.S.-Mexico border has experienced a slight dip but still occurs at a considerable level. We still have not decided as a nation how we are going to solve the issue of assimilating immigrants into the U.S. in a matter that is equitable and ensures that every beneficiary and resident of the United...
...Obama is truly in favor of controlling our borders and curbing illegal immigration, then it is necessary to make it less appealing to disregard the law and sneak into the United States. By sending the clear message that illegal immigrants will not be hired—as well as convincing employers that they cannot retain illegal employees—other measures such as border security will be more meaningful and effective...
...Even by the standards of the Israeli army, which makes every effort to retrieve its fallen comrades - dead or alive - from the battlefield, Shalit's fate has taken on extraordinary importance. Following his capture along the Israel-Gaza border in June 2006, Israel has launched three major incursions into Gaza, with one of the main goals being the rescue of Shalit. Instead, the offensives killed 18 Israelis and around 1,700 Palestinians - and Shalit remains in enemy hands. Hamas also has not allowed the Red Cross to visit Shalit in violation of the Geneva Conventions, and the last sign that...