Word: provisionally
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It all seemed to be standard diplo-speak, designed to set up a provision calling for lower numbers of U.S. forces. But a close parsing of the statement shows that Abawi and the government of Iraq are seeking to replace the existing United Nations-sponsored pact permitting U.S.-led forces...
Text messages started to fly around Pakistan a little after midnight on Sept. 22 as the government began detaining or arresting what would become nearly 100 opposition activists. "Has Mush gone mad?" asked a critic of President Pervez Musharraf. "Let them do their worst," another texted. "We will carry on...
But here's the snag: only a week ago, King wrote the Treasury committee explaining, "the provision of such liquidity support undermines the efficient pricing of risk." He went on: "That encourages excessive risk-taking, and sows the seeds of a future financial crisis." Why the change of heart? "Decisions...
The most immediate threat to Musharraf comes from the Supreme Court, which can block his bid to remain in power by enforcing a constitutional ban on elected officials holding military rank. Musharraf previously got around that by obtaining an exemption from tame judges. That exemption expires on Nov. 15, and...
On Monday, Democrats unveiled a plan that would place tighter restrictions on gifts from and travel paid for by lobbyists; force the disclosure of "bundled" campaign contributions; require that the content and sponsors of earmarks be listed on the Internet 48 hours in advance of a bill vote; and ensure...