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...those who died; fear as the buildings still standing were rattled by repeated aftershocks; even the guilty relief that I wasn't out there searching for my family among the muddy ruins. But beneath all that there was a steady thrum of outrage: Why, of all people on the planet, was it the Acehnese who had been hit by this calamity? It seemed so unfair. For 30 years and more, they had been caught between the Indonesian armed forces and secessionist rebels, and had suffered a living hell of rape, torture and violent death...
When delegates from 161 nations hammered out an agreement in December 1997 to save the planet from global warming, they picked an appropriate venue: Kyoto, the well-preserved cultural capital of ultra-industrialized Japan, a city where high-rises aren't allowed to ruin vistas of venerable temples in maple groves. The toughly negotiated pact became known as the Kyoto Protocol, although it's actually a treaty: 141 countries have ratified it, legally binding themselves to reduce their emissions of six greenhouse gases by 2012. From the start, there were doubts about the effectiveness of the plan. Developing countries that...
...Bartholomew the Great in size and influence for 500 years. Smithfield may be marvelous, but Merton Priory is monumental and moving. Mark Atkinson Friends of Merton Priory London The report on some of Europe's awe-inspiring places, celebrating the wonders of a part of our glorious planet, was one of Time's finest. We look forward to your covering the rest of the planet with the same incredible enthusiasm. But what saddens us is humankind's penchant to hasten its destruction. The question is, Shall we all inherit the earth and enjoy it, or shall we destroy our planet...
discovered. A possible new planet, as yet unnamed; by scientists at Caltech, Yale and the Gemini Observatory. The researchers said the ball of rock and ice is the first object larger than Pluto to be found in the outer reaches of the solar system. won. lance armstrong, 33, in his last professional competition; a record seventh consecutive Tour de France; by 4 min. 40 sec. over Ivan Basso of Italy; in Paris. Of the race that defined his career, the world champion, who announced his planned retirement in April, said, "Vive le Tour, forever!" Charged. Vladimir Arutyunian, 27, ethnic Armenian...
DISCOVERED. A possible NEW PLANET, as yet unnamed; by scientists at Caltech, Yale and the Gemini Observatory. The researchers said the ball of rock and ice is the first object larger than Pluto to be found in the outer reaches of the solar system...