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...Pakistan's Pluses Your story about Pakistan's new government was characteristically one-sided [July 21]. You said that "Pakistan is reeling from rising radicalism and a slumping economy." You went on to call Pakistan "a failing state" and a sanctuary for terrorists. Why not focus on some good news? In the February elections, Pakistanis totally rejected religious extremism, voting instead for democracy and the rule of law. Pakistan's economy is hardly the only one in the world faced with rising food prices and unemployment. Nor is it the only Asian nation where radicalism, terrorism and extremism are rife...
...Error Economy ACTION Images of Barack Obama meeting with world leaders, military commanders and U.S. troops were accompanied by credible talk of withdrawing U.S. forces from Iraq and a Bush Administration diplomat joining Iran discussions. John McCain faces the possibility of losing one of his few advantages: a firm focus on national security. With Obama on an international globe-trot, McCain was forced to spend the week reacting to the Democrat's every move rather than aggressively shaping the debate with his own message. The fight to control the agenda is usually an ongoing tug-of-war between...
...Northwestern decided to offer the accelerated program after conducting a nationwide two-year study in which focus-group participants were asked how its law school could be made more competitive with other top schools. The suggestions resulted in new required courses (on such subjects as accounting and leadership skills) as well as the launch of the two-year program. "Part of our thinking was to be competitive and open up a whole new market of applicants," says David Van Zandt, dean of Northwestern Law, which is vying for students with its prestigious neighbor, the University of Chicago School...
...their substance and their symbolism. The Illinois Senator, whom some American Jews have accused of not being sufficiently pro-Israel, said over and over again that he would put prime importance on Israel's security needs. And he promised that if he is elected President, he will keep his focus on helping to foster peace between the Israelis and Palestinians...
...Haroun has committed crimes and is in a position to commit new crimes. They'd listen, go back and then forget." This time Costa Rica vowed to put forth a resolution, which would require 9 out of 15 Security Council votes. With the Olympics approaching and the international focus on its handling of Tibet, China did not want to be seen as accommodating the Sudanese. Nor did Libya or Russia. The presidential statement went through and for the first time, the Security Council in effect said that the ICC exists and its rulings are legally binding...