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MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, Iranian President, on the launch of a rocket that likely cracked the 60-mile (96.5 km) mark, the technical threshold of space. An orbital mission is promised for the future...
...life that convey universal truths in defense of human dignity. His writing tackles the most pressing issues facing Egyptian society today, from dictatorship and corruption to economic inequality and Islamic extremism. "The greatest role of literature is its human message," said the gregarious, barrel-chested author at the recent launch of Chicago's English translation. "Literature teaches us how to be more tolerant...
...special two-euro coin is being minted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the launch of the common European currency on January 1, 1999 (although euro coins and notes were issued only in 2002). Five designs have been short-listed for the competition from 42 submitted by national mints, and are available for public viewing - and voting - on a European Commission website...
This Thursday will mark 40 days since the death of Bhutto, and the end of the traditional Islamic mourning period. Asif Zardari, Bhutto's husband and appointed co-chair of the party, will launch the national campaign a day later. But due to restrictions on large gatherings, historically the PPP's most fertile vote earner, the onus falls on candidates such as Hussain to keep Bhutto relevant. Hussain's speeches are filled with fiery condemnations of Musharraf, whom she blames for Bhutto's death, despite the fact that both the government and the CIA have fingered al-Qaeda affiliated militants...
...fell short of approving outside military intervention after Russia objected. Still, Sarkozy used that vote as a basis for his warning to rebels on Tuesday. Though France would clearly need U.N. approval to intervene, Sarkozy suggests that Monday's vote made such clearance only logical should the rebels launch a new assault on N'Djamena. "The French Army isn't there to confront anyone with arms, but now a unanimous legal decision has been made by the Security Council," Sarkozy said, indicating his belief that the U.N. would favor its enforcement if defied...