Word: cordialities
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...secret diplomacy resulted in what may be the most significant change in the Middle East situation since the 1973 war. Israel's role in Lebanon has been expanded from that of arms supplier to limited partner in the anti-guerrilla war effort. The change combines with the almost cordial relationship that Israel now has with Egypt and the slow disintegration of the unity the Arabs enjoyed in the wake of the 1973 conflict. With Libya at odds with both Egypt and Syria, and such oil-rich nations as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait supporting the region's moderates, Israel...
...initiate spartan economic measures, like higher interest rates and guidelines limiting price and wage increases, in an effort to restore monetary stability. To that end, he reserved the Economy and Finance portfolio in the Cabinet for himself. On the foreign front he is likely to echo Giscard's cordial internationalism, particularly toward the U.S. and the Common Market, in contrast to Chirac's brand of Gaullist nationalism. To soothe the Gaullists somewhat, Barre named Olivier Guichard-a Gaullist party baron and bitter Chirac rival-as Justice Minister. As to how the new Giscard-Barre team will get their...
...wish to extend my most cordial congratulations to the American people on the occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America, the anniversary of that historic day when, as a result of the struggle by men and women of the "New World" for liberation from colonial oppression and foreign domination, a revolutionary political charter-the Declaration of Independence-was proclaimed...
Nolen acknowledges that his fellow doctors gave him unusually cordial treatment-possibly, one young resident slyly suggested, because he might write another book. But his special status and posh private room ($154 a day) did not protect him from "screwups." Several times wrong pills were delivered; a blood test meant for him was taken from the patient next door. Once a nurse even forgot to hook up the crucial heart monitor. Nolen's advice to patients: keep aware of the number and variety of prescribed pills, ask why X rays are being ordered and demand explanations of everything...
...signs that the M.P.L.A. may be trying to broaden its base of international support, and even that it may be interested in establishing relations with Washington. Said M.P.L.A. Prime Minister Lopo do Nasciamento last week: "Our movement has been widely misunderstood in the West. We want and need cordial contacts with the West to develop our country...