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...government's critics claim it is failing to crack down on violence by religious extremists partly because it needs the support of two Islamic fundamentalist parties to stay in power. Prothom Alo editor Rahman says one of the politicians leading the angry demonstrations against his newspaper is a lawmaker from an Islamic party that is part of the ruling coalition. Former Foreign Minister Hossain remarks: "It is almost an irresistible inference that what has been allowing [the terrorists] to carry on their attacks with impunity is that they have patrons and protectors in high places." Zia's adviser Chowdhury denies...
Making matters worse was the absence of Sistani, who left his home in Najaf two weeks ago for medical treatment in London. Al-Sadr supporters say the U.S. was exploiting his absence to crack down on the populist cleric. But Sistani's associates say al-Sadr was the one taking advantage of the ayatullah's departure to intensify his campaign against the U.S. Just before undergoing angioplasty, the Grand Ayatullah issued a strong statement calling on all parties to stop the fighting...
...thick golden light of a setting African sun, under the speckled shade of an acacia tree, three young lions are feasting on a baby giraffe. The hindquarters are gone; the chest is laid bare. Dry, snapping noises can be heard across the grasslands as the animals crack the ribs of their prey to get to the vital organs. Coolly, with utter confidence, a mature lioness--the oldest of the seven-member pride--approaches. A 3-year-old male tries to scare her off with a snarl, but she lunges at him, baring her teeth and biting at his neck. After...
Just last month, another tiger shook up New York City after it escaped from a circus in Queens. The animal caused a multicar crack-up but no serious injuries when it strolled down the Jackie Robinson Parkway and lay down on a nearby street. A handler lured the tiger back into its cage and returned it to the circus...
...higher price tags is that companies are no longer willing to ante up for anyone besides those at the top of the pyramid. "There's no real middle layer anymore," says Adidas global-communications chief Jan Runau. And the endorsement deals are becoming longer term. "If you get a crack at potentially the most compelling Olympic athlete to come around in a long time, I don't think you want to do a one-year deal," says Phelps' agent, Peter Carlisle, who heads the Olympic division of sports marketer Octagon. Phelps' contract with Speedo--and the accompanying $1 million bonus...