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...Bhutto's hit-and-run visit was a radical departure from the PPP's traditional style of massive campaign rallies that are equal parts entertainment and politics. In Pakistan, political strength is often measured by crowd counts, and no other party has been able to match the PPP's draw. "In our part of the world, politicians have to take their campaigns to the street," says political analyst Nusrat Javed. "Bhutto's base doesn't watch TV. They need rallies, cavalcades. Unless you do it this way, you cannot survive as a populist party. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible...
...rivalry there?EH: There is always rivalry. Friendly rivalry though! But yeah I want to go and cheer for Harvard while she’s cheering for Yale and then put it in her face when we win!4. FM: Speaking of your sister, the media always tends to draw comparisons between you. How do you feel about that?EH: There are always comparisons with siblings but she’s at Yale and I’m at Harvard now, so there shouldn’t be any more comparisons!5. FM: What kind of advice does Sarah give...
...jobs in the 27 member states of the E.U. The combination residence permit and work visa would allow holders and their families to live, work and travel within the Union. If agreed by member state governments, it could be introduced by 2009, alongside a global advertising campaign to draw in qualified migrants...
...hosted approximately 1,000 to 1,200 students on Friday night. Saturday night was similarly busy. Taylor said that the event had been in the works since May of last year, with the Woodbridge Society helping to organize publicity and logistics. Publicity was not alcohol-focused in order to draw a wider array of undergrads to the event. Even so, a large portion of the Saturday night crowd were seniors sipping an Oktoberfest brew. Attendees compared the event to the real thing. B. Alex Lewis ’08, an attendee, complimented the food and said...
Until last year, the PKK seemed to have all but faded as an armed movement. The group spoke of democratic struggle and improved cultural rights. However, since then, observers say, the group's hawkish wing has taken over and now wants to draw Turkey into north Iraq. Any incursion is potentially treacherous and could lead Turkey into a quagmire much like the U.S. is facing in the rest of Iraq. The PKK's Kandil Mountain stronghold is notoriously rugged terrain well suited to guerrilla warfare. Air strikes alone are unlikely to be effective against it. A major land offensive, depending...