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Ottawa In an effort to balance protection for children with individual civil rights, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a law banning child pornography, but killed two subsections that dealt with possession of material such as private sketches or writing. The top court had deliberated for exactly one year over a legal challenge initiated by a Vancouver man who had written violent, pornographic stories about young boys, and had claimed that the blanket ban on such material was both too broad and unconstitutional. The Supreme Court agreed, saying that the law should stand but overturning provisions that made it illegal...
Arabs have an old tradition of hospitality, but George W. Bush should not expect a hearty welcome if he takes his war on terror to the Middle East. Crushing al-Qaeda's base has dealt a severe blow to Arab terrorists operating out of Afghanistan, yet moving the front line to the heart of the Arab world risks a serious backlash. And the Administration should note that victory depends as much on the battle for Muslim minds as on defeating terrorists militarily...
...structured to help focus the minds of the men who run the world (and yes, it is run mostly by men) on the problems of poverty, the digital divide, environmental challenges and other challenges of the future. But the organizers may find that such concerns are more easily dealt with at moments when the power brokers are feeling flush and confident. This time around, most of their attention may be focused on trying to read the message in the clouds gathering on the horizon of the world economy...
...SAINT LAURENT, 65, famed designer for 40 years and a pioneer of both the pantsuit and the female tuxedo; in Paris (see tribute). RETIRED. GEORGE CAREY, 66, from the position of Archbishop of Canterbury; in Canterbury, England. During 11 turbulent years helming the world's 70 million Anglicans, Carey dealt with such divisive issues as female priests and the church's bad financial investments. Prime Minister Tony Blair will appoint the 104th Archbishop by October. DIVORCED. MICHAEL JORDAN, 38, from Juanita, his spouse of 12 years, due to "irreconcilable differences"; in Chicago. The couple, who met in a windy-city...
...Taylor was hopeful for Ryan's future in his new position. "This is an exciting opportunity for him," she said. "It's exciting, dynamic and fast-moving. His practice in recent years has dealt with intellectual property...