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...most Muslims do not want either an Iranian-style theocracy or a Western-style democracy. They want a blend, with clerics playing an advisory role in societies, not ruling them. As a consequence, Islamist parties are now under intense scrutiny. "Islamists, far from winning sweeping victories, are struggling to maintain even the modest gains they made earlier," says a recent survey by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. In Iraq's recent elections, for example, secular parties solidly trumped the religious parties that had fared well four years...
...able to do what I can do, and I think vice-versa.”Growing up as stars in a small-time program in Fremont, Mich., the Jones twins had little structure to guide their workouts and instead relied on each other to help maintain their intensity.“[Our] competition is kind of a silent rivalry,” Dan says. “You don’t see it right away, but we’re always there pushing each other, and definitely supporting each other.”The two gained so much notoriety...
...treatment of Binyam Mohamed has seriously undermined its relationship with Britain. The British government first requested the release of Mohamed in 2007 but was denied, and the US military later declared that it would formally charge Mohamed. These charges have since all been dropped, but the CIA continues to maintain its stubborn policy of non-communication regarding the case. American threats to withhold future information or comparably pressurizing statements are completely inappropriate and violate the respect deserved by America’s closest ally. The stereotyped depiction of a bullying United States is strongly associated with the Bush era; Obama...
Most speculation is motivated by the desire for profit. It seems that recent interest in gold is instead motivated by the desire to maintain value. After all, the price of gold in dollars has not shown a steady return. As the government continues to enact costly but what many believe to be inadequate solutions to the financial crisis, investors fear the worst for the future of the economy and the the dollar. Thus, the price of gold has become a measure of confidence in the government to handle the crisis...
Dining Hall: Geriatric. Cabot, its dining space marked by a horrific “retirement home” ambiance, impresses as Havard’s most reliable example of d-hall fail. And while the staff always manages to maintain a chipper demeanor, it’s rarely enough to kick the feeling that you’re eating in Pfoho’s afterthought of a basement...