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Tuesday’s assassination of Rehavam “Gandhi” Ze’evi, the minister of tourism in the Israeli parliament, by Palestinian gunmen might prompt an ambivalent response from those who care deeply about the violence in the Middle East. Over the past year, Israel has operated a policy of locating Palestinian leaders whom they have linked with terrorist activity within Israel and killing them with surgical missile strikes on their homes and cars. Dozens of Palestinian leaders, as well as some bystanders, have been killed in such strikes...
...Each of their stories helped make the situation more real. The reports often brought tears to my eyes but bolstered my confidence that there is so much that is generous and heroic in our fellow human beings when a challenge arises. May the deaths of 6,500 people prompt us all to work toward a more peaceful world. WILLIAM A. GROSS Albuquerque...
...Necessity will prompt the U.S. to seek the collaboration of the governments of Muslim countries. This is understandable. But they do not hold all the answers to terrorism. The growth of democracy, political participation and civil society is the final answer. By softening its endorsement of the struggle for democracy and the protection of human rights, the U.S. will inadvertently strengthen dictatorial regimes, thus replicating past associations with Marcos, Suharto and the Shah of Iran...
...areas where Harvard struggled in the second half was on penalty corners. The poor conditions of the Northeastern turf, which included a giant patch-up job in the midfield, contributed to the Crimson’s prompt turnovers on each corner...
...inhaled anthrax--although it's never been directly tested in humans. Doxycycline and penicillin may help as well, if given over a long term. Streptomycin or gentamicin are preferred for plague, but tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones also do the trick. For tularemia, doxycycline and ciprofloxacin are the antibiotics of choice. Prompt treatment is essential...