Word: heinously
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...What does it mean for Sierra Leone? This country suffered enormously during this conflict. Some of the most heinous and brutal acts in the history of human warfare were committed here. Tens of thousands were murdered. Tens to hundreds of thousands of women were raped or turned into bush wives and sex slaves. There was this incredibly bestial practice of cutting off limbs, chopping arms and hands. Children were made to commit acts that adults could not commit. It was a campaign of terror. And this was not a war fought as we think of it, but one exclusively targeted...
Texas has executed prisoners with a regularity and in record numbers that has earned the state worldwide attention. But, while Texas still led the U.S. in executions in 2008, juries in the state appear to have began to turn away from the ultimate punishment even for the most heinous crimes...
...Another heinous act of terrorism has been committed in India. A great tragedy, apart from the loss of a large number of innocent lives, was the killing of the chief of the local Anti-Terrorism Squad, Hemant Karkare. He had been leading investigations into earlier bomb blasts that had uncovered evidence suggesting the complicity of Hindu extremists, including politicians and a serving Army officer. His investigation, which had given a new twist to the discourse on terrorism in India, is another casualty. T. Maryam, New Delhi...
...Mumbai Attacks Another heinous act of terrorism has been committed in India [The World, Dec. 8]. It is disgusting to observe that our political leaders, instead of rising above political lines in the fight against this common evil and cooperating in the investigations, indulge in political oneupmanship with an eye on the forthcoming elections. A great tragedy, apart from the loss of a large number of innocent lives, is the killing of the chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Hemant Karkare. He was heading up the investigations into earlier bomb blasts and had started to reveal some startling information...
...Bush years have been pretty heinous on all counts. And though they composed the bulk of my formative years, I still have a few foggy memories of a brighter time in history. I think we’re all looking forward to getting back there. Here are just a few reasons why: 5. The Clintons: No elaboration really necessary; Bill and Hil are back and this time they’ve got nothing to lose. 4. The Economy...Psych! 3. No Doubt: Getting back together. 2. SNL: Seems like it is sucking less now, either because there?...