Word: nils
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...trade into or out from Iraq, many experts estimated it would take at least six months, and perhaps even a year, before economic collapse would paralyze the Iraqi army and provoke street riots or coup attempts. So far, the political impact of the sanctions has been virtually nil. One effect, the imposition of gas rationing, was abruptly canceled last week when Saddam announced that the Oil Minister had underestimated the available supplies of necessary chemical additives. After firing the minister, Saddam gave...
...would represent a genuine sanction, by no means a certain conclusion--ignores or downplays serious threats to "innocent bystanders," namely Blacks in South Africa and neighboring states. Even worse, the chances that economic sanctions will actually produce a peaceful resolution to the tragic situation in South Africa are almost nil...
...retired doctor was promoting a homemade, low-tech device as a solution to the right-to-die dilemma. In recent years the agonizing debate over the issue has revolved around new technologies that can keep dying or comatose patients alive long after the quality of their lives is nil. Though most physicians will respect a patient's right to refuse treatment, they will not actively help bring about death. "This case seems to take the responsibility away from human beings and to put it in the hands of a machine," says George Annas, professor of health law at the Boston...
...there is a difference between reporting news and creating news. Even after recounting the highlights of the court proceeding, The Crimson did not stop. Reporters called Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III and interrogated him regarding his knowledge of and involvement in the affair, which, of course, was nil...