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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Islamic revival? Most experts agree that in the long run the answer is no. In the immediate future, though, Washington obviously does worry about the consequences of more instability in the Middle East. Thus, as a result of the Iranian revolution, U.S. analysts are taking a much closer look at the social forces simmering in other Islamic nations, both poor and wealthy. Says Secretary of State...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World of Islam | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

Sudan. The largest nation in Africa is linked to Egypt by a defense treaty, and the two countries have moved closer toward a political and economic confederation. President Gaafar Nimeiri endorsed Sadat's visit to Jerusalem and the Camp David accords, but that stand is not universally popular. Despite a policy of reconciliation aimed at ending the intrigues and coups that have plagued the Sudan since it became independent in 1956, Nimeiri still faces opposition from the National Front led by Anwar Sadiq al-Mahdi, who advocates an Islamic state like neighboring Libya. If Sadat were to fall from power...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World of Islam | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

...going to happen here.' " Indeed American work ers do not want to be directors, but, Diebold argues, "their desires to have some participation are just as real here as in Europe. We could get genuine increases in productivity by involving employees in decision making much closer to their levels of work...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Executive View by Marshall Loeb: Meeting Activists Halfway | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

...decision is important. The Fifth Circuit covers the six Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas) that have 75% of all the prisoners now on death row. It means that Spenkelink has nearly exhausted all possible legal remedy, and scores of inmates in other Southern states are closer to death. There will be no sudden bloodbath, predicts Legal Defense Fund Lawyer John Boger, but unless Florida Governor Robert Graham grants clemency, the state's electric chair will be back in use this summer for the first time since...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Law: Death Wish Denied | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

Israel had hoped Hussein would join in the peace process that led to the Egyptian-Israeli treaty, but reportedly now believes Jordan is growing closer to the Arab states that oppose the pact...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Israeli Soldiers Kill Four Arab Guerrillas | 4/16/1979 | See Source »

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