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...world that we value the lives of civilians wherever they live and whatever their religion." British Home Secretary John Reid described the letter as a "dreadful misjudgment." But it is not only because of Europe's Muslims that the old patterns are changing. Recent controversies have inspired a broader and deeper re-examination of what it means to be European, reviving the ancient struggle between Christian and secular values. The Spanish parliament's recent decision to legalize gay marriage, for example, was met by severe disapproval from the Vatican, as were the 2004 objections to Italian politician Rocco Buttiglione...
...plight of the town reflects the broader collapse of order in the center of Iraq. Insurgents have destroyed the town's water and electricity facilities. Mayor al-Zubeidy says he needs at least 200 more people from the police or Iraqi National Guard to secure the entrances and exits of Dujail. He says he has been unable to persuade the Iraqi government to send reinforcements to the town. "We haven't gotten any support from any of the governments," he says. "There is almost a siege of Dujail, and we can't move out. If they catch...
...permitted to expand it, and continues to voice its aggressive intentions.It is both a practical and psychological necessity to force Hezbollah to disarm. If allowed, Hezbollah will rearm itself with the aid of Iran, renewing its threat to Israel and further undermining the Lebanese government as well as the broader Middle East peace process. Disarming Hezbollah will weaken its ties to Iran and allow Lebanon to rebuild itself without remaining a slave to the regional goals of both Iran and its next door neighbor, Syria. Arms will continue to flow through Syria to Hezbollah if UN troops are not given...
...battery against an ex-girlfriend. In August, Murphy suspended quarterback Liam O’Hagan ’08 for five games for an undisclosed violation of team rules. It is difficult to extrapolate any simple lesson from these disparate incidents. There seems to be little problem with the broader athletic culture at Harvard; these incidents are confined to the football team. It is even difficult to say whether Coach Murphy is to blame; he has issued penalties and has encouraged all of his players to get involved in community outreach, which he said he plans to formally implement into...
...While there's still plenty more I could say, the first thing iPod owners should do is download iTunes 7 and have a look at the new software. The new look and feel convey the broader options without sacrificing user-friendliness, and by spending some time just fiddling around, you'll learn quite a few things on your...