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Meanwhile, Masako's demure and traditional sister-in-law, the wife of the Emperor's second son Akishino, seems born to be a Japanese princess. Earlier this year, as conservatives searched for a way to defeat legislation that would allow women to ascend to the throne--a move that had the support of some 80% of the Japanese public--it was Kiko, then 39, who conceived her miracle boy out of pure imperial duty, according to some of her fans. "The Emperor had been worried and depressed that the crown princess had no more children," says Nishiyama. So Kiko...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letter From Japan: The Princess Wars | 9/10/2006 | See Source »

...second day of the Invitational, the Crimson tasted both victory and defeat. To open the day, Harvard convincingly won its first match over Washington & Jefferson...

Author: By Ted Kirby and Vincent R. Oletu, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: In Season Tune-Up, Men's Water Polo Treads Water | 9/10/2006 | See Source »

...line’s tremendous play, especially against the Trojans. Led by Odorczyk and All-Tournament Team member Nichols, the team played solid defense to support freshman keeper Lauren Mann. However, two defensive lapses in the 16th and 39th minutes resulted in the team’s 2-0 defeat. The Southern California offensive effort, which led to 12 shots, proved too much for Harvard...

Author: By Emily W. Cunningham and Walter E. Howell, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Ranked Foes Lead to Set of Losses for Women's Soccer | 9/10/2006 | See Source »

...Khatami: I would say Israel lost the war. Israel has fought Arabs many times. It could even defeat, in six days, three or four Arab armies. But, you know, confronting Hizballah, it couldn't achieve any of those objectives. Unfortunately, U.S. rushed into defending Israel, wholeheartedly...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Khatami: American "Conceit and Pride" Led to Iraq Mess | 9/8/2006 | See Source »

...case that was too subtle, Boehner added: "Now is not the time for a weak and indecisive approach that has been offered by Capitol Hill Democrats, and that's why Republicans are working to keep America safe through policies based on strength and purpose, rather than confusion and defeat...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Bush Plans to Repackage the War | 9/4/2006 | See Source »

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