Word: curbing
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...Israel realizes the consequences as well, which is why for now it wants the U.S. and Europe to pursue robust diplomacy, backed by economic sanctions if needed, to curb Iran's nuclear program. "The economic and diplomatic leverages are there," says one Israeli diplomat, "It's only a matter of political will to bring about a different reality in Iran. There's a lot that can be done in terms of pressuring the Iranian leadership through diplomacy and economic sanctions." But if all that failed and Iran's nuclear program moved closer to a bomb, this diplomat warned, a military...
...human life is evil. Jim McCluskey Twickenham, England Anyone with even a casual interest in current affairs could see what was coming years ago, given the British government's attitude on immigration and eagerness to please everyone. Now when any plan is brought forward to attempt to curb immigration or terrorism, there are screams of racism or violation of human rights. We are suffering badly from the legislation instituted under Tony Blair. Brian Wylie Oxon, England Why Such Discontent? In spite of all the efforts by western governments and Western news media to shield Pakistan from being branded "terror center...
...rebound season after a disappointing, tragedy-tinged 5-5 finish last season, including four straight losses to end the year. To get back to winning, Penn needs to topple a Lafayette team that pushed both Harvard and Princeton to the brink a year ago and currently sits on the curb of the 1-AA Top 25. The Leopards tote a workhorse running back named Jonathan Hurt, who ran for 141 in their opener, and a competent QB in Brad Maurer. Penn counters with what could be the Ancient Eight’s best defense. The losing streak moves to five...
According to CBS, the driver, Lenore Liner, came up behind Badaracco, reportedly jumped the curb, and hit the young woman who was walking alone. Liner has been charged with vehicular homicide, negligent operation, and failure to keep right, Newton Police Lt. Bruce Apotheker told the Brookline...
...view that culpability for the Taliban's resurgence lies with Pakistan, for harboring the movement's leaders (a charge Pakistan denies), and with the U.S., for not committing sufficient troops to fight them. In a visit to Kabul last week, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf vowed to do more to curb the support the insurgents receive from their brethren, but Karzai has yet to be convinced. "That is what I want the international community to focus on," he says...