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...behind the congressional vote on an Iraq spending bill that includes withdrawal dates--and the inevitable Bush veto of that bill--arose a deeper debate about truth and its consequences. David Petraeus, the American commander in Iraq, briefed lawmakers on his progress after nine U.S. paratroopers died in one of the deadliest ground assaults of the war. Was that evidence that the new strategy was doomed, or only that it was dangerous, bringing soldiers into forward outposts to engage the enemy? Or both...
...Genomics seems like it’s now finally engaged in a partnership with infectious disease,” he went on. “This is just the very beginning.” Lander called on students, particularly undergraduates, to work together for the sake of scientific progress. A mathematician by training, he encouraged students “to get a sense of the derivative... how fast things really can move.” Shiv M. Gaglani ’10, who recently founded a student group for interdisciplinary science research called the Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association, said...
Five experts on Africa discussed the continent’s economic and political progress and prospects last night. Entitled “Africa: The Next 50 Years,” and featuring a World Bank official and an African and African American Studies professor, the panel convened at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG) days after the legitimacy of this Saturday’s presidential election in Nigeria was questioned by various international watchdogs. The event was also scheduled to fall during the year of the 50th anniversary of Ghana’s independence from Britain. Panel members emphasized progress...
Since the Hyde Amendment was passed in 1976, the federal government cannot lawfully fund abortions unless the mother’s life is in danger, or the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest. The Center for American Progress reports that in 2001, the number of federally or state-funded Medicaid abortions was 81. Furthermore, 70,000 women a year die from abortion procedures around the world because of faulty and sub-standard medical conditions according to a 2006 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics report. The political infrastructure in place in America currently does not adequately allow women...
...most Nigerians have long since been resigned to the dishonesty of their rulers. That's why millions did not bother to vote last Saturday. Nigeria's presidential election did not signify democratic progress. But the apathy shown by many Nigerians and the long-standing tradition of the country's rulers to simply buy off powerful opponents with a share of the spoils may actually help the country avert a violent political showdown...