Word: freighting
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...University contends that it has no rights to use or maintain the land, since freight transportation company CSX has an easement on the Beacon Park Yard parcel...
...DENIS DOUTE, vice president of France's SNCF freight network, on the difficulties of implementing a plan to streamline rail-freight delivery between France and Germany
...conflict between their peoples. Among many Israelis and Palestinians, the election of Abbas as Palestinian President on Jan. 9 stirred hopes of a chance to revive the peace process. But the mood of optimism was shattered, at least temporarily, when Palestinian militants last Thursday killed six Israelis at a freight-crossing point between Israel and the Gaza Strip. In response, Sharon suspended contact with Abbas' Palestinian Authority and ruled out a meeting with the new Palestinian leader until Abbas punishes the perpetrators of the attack. And yet there is sufficient respect between the two leaders that it may be just...
...Arafat's successor and, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials, said he was "looking forward to meeting with you to discuss issues." Abbas responded that they would meet soon, "God willing." Four days later, the optimism was shattered, at least temporarily, when Palestinian militants killed six Israelis at a freight crossing point between Israel and the Gaza Strip. Sharon suspended ties with Abbas the next...
...north, about 120 miles east of the Ebola River, where deep tropical forest breaks up into patches of savanna. Civil war and neglect have left the region nearly untouched by man. Overgrown dirt roads with bridges of rough-hewn logs string together thatched-roofed villages. Nearly all freight is carried in by bicycle. Locals hunt with homemade shotguns and crossbows seemingly modeled on 16th century Portuguese design. "This area is the last part of Africa where there are still wild animals," says Pontier, who grew up in the region. "It's not a game park. It's not a reserve...