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...began an odyssey that would transform al-Zarqawi from a brawling thug to the leader of the jihadist insurgency in Iraq, a man deemed so threatening to U.S. security that he commands the same $25 million bounty offered for bin Laden. By turning Iraq into a breeding ground for al-Qaeda foot soldiers, al-Zarqawi has given new shape to an organization that was fractured when the U.S., in retaliation for the 9/11 attacks, ousted the Taliban and sent bin Laden into hiding. And as al-Zarqawi's stature has risen, his relationship with bin Laden has apparently grown more...
...himself was charged with corruption soon after. The charismatic politician denies any wrongdoing and says he will fight the rape charges, brought by a 31-year-old aids activist. DIED. EDWARD MASRY, 73, cranky lawyer whose most famous case?a class-action suit against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for ground contamination fought with self-trained legal assistant Erin Brockovich?was made into a 2000 film starring Julia Roberts; of complications from diabetes; in Los Angeles. Nearly bankrupted by his defense of 648 residents of Hinkley, California, who said PG&E tanks caused high incidences of cancer and other illnesses, Masry...
...People Tree: Founder Safia Minney, one of ethical fashion's pioneers, got her start 15 years ago in Japan, where the casual-wear line is designed. She's once again breaking new ground with a fair-trade runway show to be held alongside the WTO conference this week, highlighting the viability of producing flattering, affordable clothes without resorting to sweatshop wages...
...Trade Center, not one Iraqi was involved. Furthermore, before the invasion of their country, no Iraqis were involved in suicide attacks. Now, even though al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian, says he masterminded the Amman attacks, all four of the bombers came from Iraq. That means Iraq has become a fertile ground for recruiting suicide bombers. Cheruthotathil J.M. Mathew Faridabad, India...
...Indian nationalistic politics to fictional works with strong South Asian connections. Along with their projects, many students openly discussed their frustration with their studies at Harvard.“In order to study South Asia, I have had to negotiate between a lot of disciplines, without really getting a ground in the practices of any specific discipline,” said Eric L. Beverly, a graduate student studying governmental institutions and ideologies in the Muslim world. “While this could be a blessing in disguise, I would really like to be able to focus entirely on South Asian...