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...your story "Can Israel Survive?" [Jan. 19]: I propose that the U.S. say, "Israel, we love and support you but not your unethical occupation of Palestinian territory. If you really recognize the right to the existence of a Palestinian state, prove it by getting out of the occupied territories. You might say, 'Well, we did, in Gaza - and look how that turned out!' But the moral high ground would be yours. And you would certainly have more worldwide sympathy and support as the Palestinians continue to bad-mouth your right to exist." Larry Sarner, HAIKU, HAWAII...
...sake of fairness, I would like to remind you of what occurred: a New York jury held that TIME's article was defamatory and false and that TIME had acted "negligently and carelessly" but held that Sharon, my father, had been unable to prove it was written "with actual malice or reckless disregard." The case was therefore dismissed. The case was also brought before an Israeli court, which agreed that TIME was guilty of defamation; TIME paid court costs and compensation. If such a judgment is a victory, we have different concepts of honesty. Gilad Sharon, SHIKMIM FARMS, ISRAEL...
...become characteristic of the standout senior, Kalfayan and Fish expressed excitement over the stellar contribution from Harvard’s freshmen.“[The rookies] played extremely well,” Kalfayan said. “It was definitely a step up and a chance for them to prove that they can be strong college players.”Although Liinus Hietaniemi continued to struggle in his first season, the trio of Felton, Mangam, and McAnulty combined to go 10-9 (6-3 in singles), peaking at an opportune time before Ivy League play begins.“Those...
...wouldn't the billion-dollar expansion drive of McDonald's suggest that the company is seeking to lure more time- and cash-strapped European clients as frequent diners? If so, Berger says the objective may well prove elusive - at least among continental Europeans. "People will make concessions to time pressures when necessary for convenience's sake, but will often reserve evening and weekend meals for quality, sit-down, often homemade food," he says. "The British are a bit different in that regard - which may be why the U.K. seems to be a particularly strong market for McDonald...
...point of potentially hostile contention, Pakistan's ambiguous relationship with Islamist militancy is likely to continue. While negotiating the Dayton Accords in 1995, Holbrooke earned the nickname "Balkans Bulldozer" for his confrontational approach in bringing the warring leaders of Bosnia to the negotiating table. If anything, Pakistan may prove a more daunting challenge...