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...proof of guilt before they deliver the reckoning. "These men are killers," says Aws. "And since there is no government, we will judge them." The U.S. plan to reduce its forces in Iraq and turn over sovereignty to a new Iraqi government next July, they say, has made their brand of vigilantism all the more urgent. Says Aws: "If America pulls out, we're going to make sure the killers are not around to continue their old ways...
...known old leadership has been killed or captured, bin Laden has been forced into hiding, and at least some of the group's financial resources have dried up. But that may not add up to a decisive blow as al-Qaeda reverts to its roots as a diffuse brand name for the ideology of international Islamic terrorism. Even without direct ties, bin Laden provides the militants' inspiration. Al-Qaeda, says French terrorism expert Roland Jacquard, has become the mentor for "local actors plotting and launching attacks along the guidelines and long-term instructions of al-Qaeda leaders." According...
Guilty by Design? What happens when a respected brand falls in with the wrong crowd? In the case of British luxury-goods label Burberry, it gets shown the door. Recently, bands of soccer hooligans have adopted the firm's trademark beige plaid as an informal uniform. Some establishments assume anyone wearing the tartan has a checkered past...
...Scottish pub recently turned away a respectable patron for sporting Burberry accessories. (The situation recalls other brand hijackings, such as Mitsubishi-tagged ecstasy tablets and gangster-rappers praising Lexus.) A Burberry spokeswoman pointed out that it does not need the attention - half-year profits rose 21% this year. Dubbed "Suburberry" for spreading beyond its niche, the brand may be getting too familiar. Burberry - majority-owned by retailer GUS - needs to broaden its look "and reinforce its price and distribution," says Andy Palmer, account director at London-based ad agency St. Luke's. The company is trying to wean itself...
...enjoy the graceful curves of the parliament building and shop at Ela Beach market. Here are some tips: Go with the locals Melanesian culture is as gregarious as it gets, so hanging out with local peers is the best way to have fun and avoid trouble. Use discreet transport Brand-new suvs are prized by Moresby's carjackers. Ensure your local office sends something modest to pick you up. Don't self-drive Driving is tricky in Moresby. You have to go slow enough to avoid accidents (a collision with the wrong people might become the cue for violent confrontation...