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...officials are spinning the formation of Iraq's new government as a triumph of democracy and the first step toward stabilizing the civil war-ravaged country. But Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's cabinet, sworn in Saturday after five months of bickering and brinkmanship, has been greeted with a mixture of incredulity and skepticism by many Iraqis. "All that time spent in negotiations, and they couldn't fill the most important positions," says schoolteacher Salah Ubeidi, referring to three security-related posts that have been left vacant for now. "Why should we trust them to make the important decisions that...
...Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, desperate for the creation of a "national unity" government that includes representatives of all the ethnic and sectarian groups, has declared Maliki's 37-member cabinet a giant leap forward. "With the political change that has taken place, with the emphasis on unity and reconciliation, with effective ministers, with associated activities, conditions are likely to move in the right direction and that would allow adjustments in terms of the size composition and mission of our forces," Khalilzad said. Expect that sentiment to be echoed by Bush Administration officials in Washington, where political progress is regarded as essential...
...cabinet, Jabr has been made Finance Minister. "The message this sends to Iraqis is that incompetence is acceptable, even in the most crucial ministries," says a Western diplomat in Baghdad. "Any cabinet that has Bayan Jabr in a top position is starting with a huge credibility...
...challenge,” said second varsity coxswain Amanda Caplan. “Everybody is going to show up with their game faces on.” For the Harvard varsity, the 2006 Sprints race is a chance to add a fourth consecutive Sprints crown to the trophy cabinet, something no crew has done since the Crimson did so in 1977. In the 60-year history of the regatta, only Harvard has claimed four consecutive Sprints titles—a feat the Crimson has accomplished twice. Standing in the way, however, is a senior-laden Princeton varsity that has spent...
...world needs leaders, that crowd has disgraced public service. Margaret Ray Pearisburg, Virginia, U.S. Can Bolten rescue the Bush presidency? No. To save it, he would have to remove the root cause of the problem, the President himself. David Airth Toronto Luckily for Bush, he can revamp his Cabinet whenever he pleases. But the American electorate - barring an impeachment - unfortunately has to wait four years to be able to replace the occupant of the Oval Office. Stanley Richard Olivar Vista, California, U.S. Escaping from North Korea time's story about the trials of North Koreans fleeing their country made...