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...this led observers to expect him to eventually make a major statement about Islam, although most assumed that it wouldn't stray too far from John Paul's fraternal tone. Nobody anticipated what happened in southern Germany...
Steps to dismantle the Hamas-led government should begin this week now that Hamas and Fatah have agreed on a Prime Minister. Officials expect to declare a unity government before December...
...deal, US Airways has to get a full look at Delta's books; so far Delta execs have shown little interest in sharing. Another trouble spot may be pilots, who have waged and mostly lost battles with the airlines over salary and benefit concessions. US Airways should expect no favors. "Management must first focus on fulfilling the promises made to their investors, customers and employees for the America West--US Airways merger," says Captain Kevin Kent, a representative of America West's pilots union. Then there's Delta's status as a bankrupt. That gives creditors like GE and Boeing...
...into a more open approach--by strongly highlighting the ethical teachings the religions have in common and the ways they can contribute together to the future of a pluralistic Europe. Benedict XVI should be free to express his opinions without risk of impassioned denunciation. But the least one can expect from the Pope--especially in this difficult era of fear and suspicion--is that he help bridge the divide and create new spaces of confidence and trust...
...establish a measure of stability. And that will necessarily be a long and drawn-out discussion, during which the security needs will remain unchanged and urgent. That may have been why President Bush's basic message on Iraq this week boiled down to this: Don't expect results in a hurry...