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...Tiananmen demonstrations eventually lost interest in taking in little-known dissidents who might jeopardize their delicate relations with Beijing. Now at least eight countries have grudgingly accepted the last batch. France accepted the first dissident late last year, followed by the Netherlands, which accepted two more. Sweden, Denmark and Norway are in line to take a handful, with three more on their way to Canada. But they all--particularly Britain, which has agreed to take 10 to 15 dissidents--want to limit media attention to avoid affronting China. The U.S. has agreed to take as many as eight asylum seekers...
...Curious George series has been translated into numerous languages. In France, George is known as "Fifi," while in Denmark he is referred to as "Peter Pedal...
...college essay question: it was not what it appeared. Pleased to be living more comfortably than it had in quite a while, it was, under the skin, uncomfortable with its comfort. It was not itself. In spite of the evident prosperity, most people understood there was something rotten in Denmark. Whatever. Along with moderate politics went moderate will, moderate standards of conduct, moderate rage. The country might turn its head away from certain unpleasant, blatant facts, but it knew that it had done nothing about poverty, nothing about persistent racism, nothing for education, for its homeless or for its deserted...
...enough about winning," and verges on being "incoherent." I found Kemp's behavior in the debate professional, mature and responsible. I may not necessarily agree with what Jack Kemp had to say, but he has one thing no other current U.S. political figure has: my respect. JONATHAN HORTON Fredericia, Denmark Via E-mail...
...stave off creditors, Lewis shut down unprofitable operations, including a dairy plant in Switzerland, and she accelerated the divestiture program started by her husband and Fugett. She quickly jettisoned eight businesses, including ice-cream companies in Denmark, Belgium and Germany. In addition to eliminating the corporate toys, Lewis cut 500 jobs, including half the corporate staff...