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...whether the arms deals were designed as part of a larger scheme to fund the contras. I know nothing about that, and that is absolutely untrue as far as the origin of the President's operation -- totally untrue...
...principle of not discriminating againstindividuals on the basis of race, color, sex,sexual orientation, religion, age, national orethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status,or disability unrelated to job or course of studyrequirements is consistent with the purpose of auniversity and the law," the policy reads."Harvard expects that those with whom it dealswill comply with all applicableanti-discrimination laws...
Indeed, the theory could explain not only the large-scale structure of the universe but also the origin of galaxies and other puzzling celestial phenomena. It combines some of the most advanced ideas in astrophysics and elementary-particle physics, and joins the independent research of Ostriker and Physicist Edward Witten. The unifying element: the cosmic strings -- bizarre, hypothetical entities that are thinner than an atomic nucleus, as long as the universe is wide, and so dense that a mile-long segment would weigh as much as the earth...
...place like Mauritius where 70 percent of the population is of Indian origin, such an assignment is both a difficult and a privileged one for me," says Singh. "It's difficult, because the Indian people make more demands on me and expect more from me because I'm Indian, and let me tell you, it's quite hard to fulfill their needs," he explains...
...trouble exporting gold, diamonds and other minerals, many of which are available from few other sources. The problems will center on coal, agricultural products and manufactured goods. Such items will be sent to foreign "front firms," which will launder shipments, principally by repacking, relabeling and attaching false certificates of origin. The goods will then be transported to buyers as non- South African products. A lot of South African wine shipments, for example, may soon be carrying Mediterranean markings. Government officials are openly advising South African businessmen on how to get around sanctions. Says Kent Durr, Deputy Minister of Finance...