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...remarkable occurrence: the president of the Basque region routinely speaks the Basque language. But the swearing in of the Socialist López represents the first time in the three decades of Spain's democracy that the leader of the Basque region does not come from the pro-autonomy Basque Nationalist Party (PNV). As a result, every gesture - even the number of sentences he spoke in euskera - is being read for signs of how "Basque" the new Basque president will...
...Even at that time, however, French Jewish leaders denounced Sharon's comments as unfounded, deeming them a misguided swipe at the pro-Arab policies of France's then President Jacques Chirac. Current President Nicolas Sarkozy has made priorities of cultivating strong relations with Israel and fighting anti-Semitism at home - factors that have partially contributed to a slowing of French emigration to Israel. Last year, the number of French Jews moving to Israel was 1,562 - a 33% decline from the 2007 figure, which itself had been down from...
High rates of illiteracy in rural areas compel the Taliban to rely on more traditional means of communication. Threatening phone calls to influential tribal elders are supplemented with pamphlets and audio cassettes containing pro-Taliban songs and poems. Those who would dare cooperate with the authorities are reminded they are likely to be killed...
...Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which governs a large part of the area around India's capital, and a pro bono lawyer for Shanno's family are investigating the case. The teacher has denied doing anything wrong, saying that she did not punish her and that Shanno was epileptic, a claim her father denies. So far no action has been taken against the teacher. But her death has renewed calls to stop corporal punishment in schools; the issue is explosive because in India physical abuse in schools is widespread. According to a 2007 joint study by UNICEF, Save the Children...
...Head2:30 p.m.Finzi and MozardSanders Theatre2:30 p.m.Solo ConcertDudley House2:30 p.m.Flute, Clarinet, and Piano TrioHolden Chapel2:30 p.m.The Brinton Sister PianistsPaine Hall2:30 p.m.Animated ShortsCarpenter Center2:30 p.m.The ‘Cliffe NotesScience Center C2:30 p.m.Japanese Tea CeremonyTearoom2:30 p.m.Dance FestivalLowell Lecture Hall3 p.m.Harvard StyleDudley House3 p.m.Missa pro DefunctisAdolphus Busch Hall3 p.m.VoiceLab A CappellaScience Center C3 p.m.Bach Suites for Unaccompanied CelloPhillips Brooks House3 p.m.South Asian MusicHarvard Yard Stage3 p.m.Old American Songs of Aaron CopelandSanders Theatre3 p.m.Student Composer ShowcasePaine Hall3 p.m.A Lite ConcertMemorial Church3 p.m.Selections for Violin and PianoHolden Chapel3 p.m.Original Pop RockCambridge Queen’s Head3...