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...much of this country is disconnected and quite distant—geographically and culturally—from Washington and from the bastions of liberalism. And there the let-me-make-my-choices mentality is the rule, not the exception. It does not matter what the government is trying to do. It’s that the government is trying to do more at all. Sure there are nominal benefits; fierce individualists can certainly see what’s in it for them. But for so many, it’s not worth it. They don’t truly fear...
...pulling him in different directions. One wing of supporters is made up of industrialists from the East who are interested in European markets; the other reportedly makes its money from the gas trade with Russia. "Yanukovych is very much influenced by the circles around him. Now it's a matter of which circle will have more influence over him. The problem is that nobody knows yet," says Shumylo. (Read "In Ukraine, a Parting Shot from an Unpopular President...
...bald attempt to spin the situation last week, Toyota executive Hiroyuki Yokoyama said the brake problems came down to a matter of each and every driver's "feel," refusing to admit to any flaws in the cars themselves. Several hours later, after being loudly criticized by the Japanese press for dodging responsibility, Toyoda tried to undo the damage by offering his first personal apology over the recalls. He did not, however, offer any specific solutions. On Tuesday, Toyoda finally announced that the company determined the brakes of the Prius and other hybrid models are prone to malfunction for a split...
...considered a military officer for six months (after retirement), Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeyawardena told reporters today. Fonseka retired from the post of Chief of Defense Staff on Nov. 12. The government minister also warned that until court proceedings are concluded, any public expression of opinion about the matter is prohibited. "The opposition is trying to get innocent civilians onto the streets to achieve their political ends. They should not put innocent lives at risk," he said...
...past decade have seen at least two former Presidents investigated (but so far not charged) in major financial-kickback cases. Still, he says, "the generational change she represents is the most significant." Being the first Tica President is definitely important - but taking Costa Rica back to the future will matter even more...