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Africa. When Christopher went to Africa in October to show U.S. interest there, a junior French Minister made the snide comment that the trip was a campaign ploy to win black votes for Clinton. The official was chastised by Chirac, but both sides swapped barbs about the other's imperious claims to "private domains...
...away, Milosevic supporters - many of whom were elderly people and blue-collar workers bused into Belgrade from out of town - denounced the anti-government protesters as traitors and chanted "We won't give up Slobo." Members of the opposition voiced their concern that the pro-government rally was a ploy by Milosevic's Socialist Party to spark a violent confrontation and give them an excuse for cracking down on opposition demonstrators. Opposition leader Zoran Djindjic urged his followers to exercise restraint: "We are stronger, and there is no reason to use force against them. That is exactly what Milosevic wants...
...officials say the recent activity is defensive and insist they have no plans to strike. Moreover, many Arab analysts accuse Israel of playing up the war talk as a means of diverting attention from the paralysis in the peace process since Netanyahu came to power. "This is a propaganda ploy," says a senior Egyptian official...
...charming new live-action remake of "101 Dalmatians" is more than a keen marketing ploy, although Disney is sure to accumulate plenty of doggie dollars. Director Stephen Herek has smartly chosen to remain faithful to the cartoon, maintaining the story's buoyant wit and inherent cuddliness. One hundred and one adorable Dalmatians are difficult to resist, and the film works well even without the luxury of canine dialogue. But the best reason to see "101 Dalmatians" is the wickedly entertaining performance of Glenn Close, who is perfectly cast at the dastardly Cruella...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "[A minimum-wage increase] is going to pass, and people are going to pat themselves on the back for it. What's lost in this debate on how we really raise wages. This is a short-term political ploy...